The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) reports that China will begin accepting ATA* Carnets for the temporary admission of goods for sport purposes as of January 1, 2020. The expansion has been made under national law, according to a notification from the General Administration of Customs of China and the World Customs Organization.

The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that permits the tax- and duty-free temporary export and import of goods for up to one year. The document is currently accepted in 78 Customs territories and is administered by the ICC's World Chambers Federation.

Commenting on the announcement, ICC's World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC) Chair Ruedi Bolliger said: "We are glad to see China's expansion of ATA Carnets. This development comes at an opportune time, as they will host the Winter Olympics in 2022. The country's acceptance of ATA carnets will be much appreciated by athletes and all entities involved in sports business."

China implemented the ATA Carnet system in 1998, starting with goods for exhibitions and fairs. The previous expansion was in January 2019, allowing for professional equipment and commercial samples to enter the country.

Link: ATA Carnet - Canadian Chamber of Commerce

* ATA stands for Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission

Source: ICC

   

 

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