Exhibiting abroad means navigating customs in a foreign country — often under deadline pressure. An ATA Carnet lets you bring booth displays, product samples, and demonstration equipment to 90+ countries without paying import duties or posting a bond.
What is an ATA Carnet? An ATA Carnet (also called a “passport for goods”) is an international customs document issued by the U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB) or the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. It guarantees customs authorities that your goods will be re-exported within the validity period — so you don't pay duties on temporary imports. For trade show exhibitors, a carnet is the fastest and most cost-effective way to move equipment across borders.
Avoid paying customs duties on booth displays, product samples, and equipment worth thousands — or hundreds of thousands — of dollars.
Pre-approved carnet paperwork speeds you through customs. No lengthy declarations, no bond posting, no waiting for duty assessments.
One carnet covers 90+ countries. If your trade show circuit spans Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands, a single carnet handles all three.
Select your show for a dedicated guide covering what carnet you need, typical equipment, customs entry points, and application timeline.
The world's leading beauty trade show. US brands shipping packaging, tools, and display equipment to Italy need a carnet.
The Middle East's largest beauty trade fair. US beauty brands need a carnet to bring professional equipment into the UAE.
Europe's leading trade fair for jewelry, watches, and gemstones. US jewelers need a carnet to bring merchandise and display equipment to Germany.
The premier watch industry trade show (formerly Baselworld). Even EU brands need a carnet — Switzerland is outside the EU customs area.
Europe's premier broadcast technology show at RAI Amsterdam. A carnet is required for all non-EU companies bringing equipment.
The world's most prestigious film festival. Crews and production companies use carnets to bring equipment and reels to France.
One of the world's leading film festivals with a major international film market (EFM). Production crews need a carnet for Germany.
The world's largest entertainment content market. US studios and distributors need a carnet to bring AV equipment and screening systems to France.
One of the world's most important film festivals. US film crews and production companies need a carnet to bring cameras, audio gear, and reels to Canada.
The UK's largest photography event at NEC Birmingham. US camera brands and photographers need a carnet to bring equipment into the UK.
The world's largest electronic media show. US broadcast companies exhibiting here often also attend IBC — a multi-country carnet covers both.
World's largest medical trade fair. US medical device companies use carnets to bring demonstration equipment to Germany duty-free.
The Middle East's largest healthcare trade show. US medical device companies need a carnet to bring equipment into the UAE duty-free.
The global mobile industry event. US tech companies shipping prototypes and demo hardware to Spain need a carnet.
The world's largest AV and systems integration show. US AV companies need a carnet to bring display hardware, audio systems, and control equipment to Spain.
The world's largest games trade show. US game studios and hardware companies need a carnet to bring demo systems and AV equipment to Germany.
The world's largest tech show. Non-US companies exhibiting at CES need a US-bound carnet — common for Asian and European tech brands.
Standard processing takes 5–10 business days. Rush same-day service is available for last-minute bookings.
Every item you plan to bring must appear on the carnet general list with a description, serial number, and value. We help you prepare this.
We can ship your completed carnet overnight or have it ready for pickup. For urgent requests, same-day courier delivery is available.
Show your carnet at the customs desk when entering and leaving the country. Officers stamp the appropriate voucher and you're on your way.
Once all items are back home, return the stamped carnet to us. We handle the discharge with USCIB or the Canadian Chamber.
Starting at $499 for equipment valued under $10k. Same-day processing available.