UK Digital ATA Carnet Benefits
Carnet Wizard is a part of the UK digital carnet pilot offering UK businesses a quick and secure solution that lets them move goods in and out of the country without having to worry about lost paper, complex compliance issues, or any unexpected stress.
Carnet Wizard provides border support and expert advice to make applying for, receiving and using a carnet completely digital. Whether you are exporting to trade shows and exhibitions or you are travelling on business, we make the process as quick and simple as possible.
UK Digital ATA Carnet Project Timeline
The digital carnets are currently being tested and must be issued alongside the paper carnets. Here’s what to expect in the next few years in terms of eATA Carnets:
Preparation (2024-2025)
Countries are getting ports and Customs ready.
Digital Carnets are being used for test purposes and must be processed alongside the paper Carnet.
Transition (2026-2027)
First countries will start using digital Carnets.
Digital Carnets are used in digital countries, and paper Carnets in paper countries.
Digital (2028+)
All countries have adopted digital Carnets.
Paper Carnets are no longer used (all transactions must be done on digital Carnets).
The UK Digital ATA Carnet Process
Step-by-Step Guide for Using a Digital ATA Carnet
With an ATA carnet, you won’t need to deal with a lengthy customs process when transporting goods temporarily. This is particularly helpful for industries such as:
Creative and Performing Arts (e.g. theatre, music, film)
Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
Motorsports
At Carnet Wizard, we have helped countless businesses across various sectors secure a customs carnet in time for their departure - read below to learn more:
1. Apply For A Digital Carnet
Apply online through Carnet Wizard, or alternatively, via your issuing chamber.
2. Download the Carnet App
Once approved, you will be sent a secure PIN and will be able to access your digital carnet on our app.
3. Plan Your Journey
Plan your travel route, select goods and countries and generate QR codes for export, import, and return as needed.
4. Cross Borders Seamlessly
Customs officers scan your QR code at each border and the app records and confirms each transaction instantly.
Countries and Ports That Accept Digital Carnets for Testing
The countries and airports where the pilot project is being conducted are listed here:
UK
Heathrow Airport – Passenger / Cargo
Edinburgh Airport – Passenger / Cargo
Dover (Sevington IBF) – Passenger / Cargo
Felixtowe (TBC Shortly) – Passenger / Cargo
Harwich Port (TBC Shortly) – Passenger / Cargo
Holyhead – Passenger / Cargo
Southampton Port (TBC Shortly) – Cargo
Portsmouth Port (TBC Shortly) – Passenger / Cargo
Austria
Lustenau – Passenger / Cargo
Vienna Airport – Passenger / Cargo
Belgium
Brussels International Airport – Passenger / Cargo
Liege Airport – Cargo (including horses)
Canada
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport – Air Cargo
China
Beijing Capital International Airport – Passenger / Cargo
Beijing Daxing International Airport – Passenger / Cargo
Czech Republic
Customs office Praha Ruzyne – Passenger / Cargo
Customs office for the Moravian-Silesian Region – branch Cargo Mošnov – Passenger / Cargo
Customs office for South Moravian Region – branch Airport Tuzany – Passenger / Cargo
Customs office for the Moravian-Silesian Region – branch Paskov – Passenger / Cargo
Customs office for South Moravian Region – branch Brno – Slatina – Passenger / Cargo
Estonia
EE1310EE – Airport Customs Office Valukoja 32/3, Tallinn 11415 – Cargo
Germany
Main customs office Potsdam: Customs office Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) – Passenger / Cargo
Main customs office Berlin: Customs office Marzahn, Customs office Dreilinden – Passenger
Main customs office Lörrach: Customs office Appenweier, Customs office Freiburg, Customs office Weil am Rhein – Cargo
Main customs office Lörrach: Zollamt Rheinfelden-Autobahn, Customs office Weil am Rhein-Autobahn – Passenger / Cargo
Customs office Garching-Hochbrück, Customs office Flughafen-München – Cargo
Customs office Augsburg, Customs office Ingolstadt – Cargo
Norway
Tollstasjon Oslo Harbour, Utstikker II – Sea Passenger / Cargo
Sola Airport (Stavanger) – Air Cargo / Passenger
Risavika Port (Stavanger) – Sea Cargo / Passenger
Gardemoen Airport – Passenger / Cargo
Slovenia
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) – Passenger and Cargo
Customs Office Ljubljana – Passenger and Cargo
Switzerland
Zurich Airport – Check-In 1, Airside Centre, Arrival 2, General Aviation Centre – Passenger
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