what is a carnet
A Carnet or ATA Carnet is an international customs & temporary export-import document. It is used to clear customs in 84 participating countries without paying duties and import taxes on goods such as Samples, Professional Equipment, Goods for Fairs & Exhibitions that will be re-exported within 12 months.here are 84 countries that are members of the carnet system See a complete list of Carnet countries here. HOW LONG IS A CARNET VALID FOR?Carnets are valid for up to 1 year from its issue date except for Exhibitions & Fairs which is valid for 6 months from date of issue.