ATA Carnet

• commercial samples;
• goods for presentation or use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions or similar events;
• professional equipment.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the official issuing agent of ATA Carnets in Canada. Carnets are issued at five locations across Canada: Ottawa, Toronto, Kitchener, Montréal and Vancouver.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Activity
Carrying products or equipment abroad temporarily.

Summary

The ATA Carnet is a simple international customs document with two vouchers for presentation to foreign customs for each foreign country you wish to visit, and two vouchers for presentation to Canadian customs when leaving and returning to Canada. One voucher is presented when you enter the foreign country and the other when you leave it - the same applies when departing and returning to Canada.

The Carnet is recognized in over 58 countries and territories worldwide. To view the list of countries, please consult the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Web site http://www.chamber.ca/carnet

Cost
There is a basic processing fee that is determined by the value of the shipment, number of countries to be visited and total trips taken. It ranges from $95 to $480.

In addition to the processing fee, each applicant must provide the Canadian Chamber of Commerce with security, equivalent to 40% of the value of the goods being exported, but this may vary depending on the nature of the goods and/or the countries being visited.

Information Sessions
Information sessions on the ATA Carnet model are held on an ad hoc basis. Please contact the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at (613) 238-4000 or toll free 1 800 661-2930, if you wish to attend a session.

Additional Information
For more information, please contact the ATA Carnet service of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Northwest Territories Contact(s):
See National Contact.