35 The A.T.A. Carnet

The A.T.A. Carnet is an international customs document used worldwide to facilitate customs clearance of goods that are temporarily imported into a member country. Its legal basis is the Customs Convention on the A.T.A. Carnet for Temporary Admission of Goods, which entered into force in Norway in 1965. Use of the Carnet eliminates the need to make deposits at the time of importation, and simplifies customs procedures.

The Carnet may, for example, be used in connection with the import of commercial samples and goods for exhibitions organised by a diplomatic mission or consular post.

The Carnet may be used for the transit of goods through more than one country, and may be used multiple times for goods forming part of the same exhibition. It is valid for up to one year. The A.T.A. Carnet system is administered by chambers of commerce in the member countries.

Further information on the A.T.A. Carnet can be found on the website of the Oslo Chamber of Commerce at www.chamber.no.

Diplomatic missions and consular posts of countries that are not party to the Customs Convention on the A.T.A. Carnet, and which wish to import goods for display or use at exhibitions, fairs, meetings or similar events, should contact the Oslo office of the Directorate of Customs and Excise, whose website can be found at www.toll.no.