How useful is the ATA certificate?

First of all, the ATA document declaration is actually the ATA Carnet, which is an internationally accepted customs document. It was specially created by the World Customs Organization for temporary permission to import goods.

The World Customs Organization adopted the "Customs Convention on the Temporary Admission to Import of Goods on ATA Carnets" in 1961, and subsequently adopted the "Convention on the Temporary Admission to the Import of Goods" in 1990, thereby establishing and The ATA carnet system has been improved.

After the ATA carnet system was put into effect in 1963, 62 countries and regions have implemented the ATA carnet system, and 75 countries and regions accept the ATA carnet. The total value of goods cleared through customs exceeded 12 billion US dollars. The ATA carnet has become the most important customs document used for temporary import of goods.

According to the purpose of import, the goods applicable to the ATA carnet are as follows:

1. In various international expositions, trade fairs, exhibitions, international conferences and similar Items displayed or used at events;

2. Commercial samples displayed or demonstrated to customers for the purpose of seeking overseas supply orders;

3. Professional products used by various professionals Equipment, such as publishing, audio-visual broadcasting, and photography equipment needed to report, record programs, and film overseas; various measuring instruments needed to install and debug machines overseas; medical equipment needed by medical personnel; actors, orchestras, and theater troupes Required performance costumes, props, etc.;

4. Packaging items used for internal and external wrapping of goods, or for winding, tying and other purposes of goods that have been used or are to be used;

5. Items used by seafarers when performing tasks at sea, including supplies for cultural, sports, recreation, religious or sports activities;

6. Instruments, equipment and equipment used for scientific research and education Accessories, etc.;

7. Various settings, instruments, equipment and spare parts used for teaching or vocational training;

8. Various types of private vehicles;

9. Private aircraft and yachts;

10. Various promotional items, small gifts, audio and video products, etc. to promote tourism;

11. Freight containers;

12. Various types of commercial vehicles.