IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ATA CARNET SYSTEM IN SAUDI ARABIA
From 1 JUNE 2024, The Federation of Saudi Chambers will become the 80th guaranteeing organisation member of the ICC WCF/ATA international guarantee Chain
- ATA Carnets will be accepted by the Saudi Customs for the following categories of goods: goods for display or use at exhibitions, fairs, meetings
- ATA Carnets are accepted for transit
- ATA Carnets are accepted for postal traffic (procedure to be advised!)
- ATA Carnets are accepted for both hand-carried goods and freight
- Importation in multiple / split consignments is accepted
Special Notes:
Restricted items
The following types of goods require prior approval from the Saudi authorities: live animals, books, periodicals, movies, and tapes; religious books and tapes; wireless equipment and radio-controlled model airplanes; horses; products containing alcohol; archaeological artifacts.
The following types of goods are not allowed into Saudi Arabia on ATA Carnets: any materials contrary to the Islamic culture, pornographic materials, distillery equipment, rethreaded or used tires, religious sculptures or sculptures depicting nudity.
Travelers to Saudi Arabia must ensure that they are also aware of general prohibitions concerning personal items, food, alcohol etc.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ATA CARNET SYSTEM IN THE PHILIPPINES
From 15 JULY 2024, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) will become the 81st guaranteeing organisation member of the ICC WCF/ATA international guarantee chain.
- ATA Carnets will be accepted by the Philippine Customs for the following categories of goods: goods for display or use at exhibitions, fairs, meetings or similar events, Commercial Samples and Professional Equipment
- ATA Carnets are not accepted for transit
- ATA Carnets are not accepted for postal traffic
- ATA Carnets are accepted for both hand-carried goods and freight
- Importation or re-exportation in multiple split consignments is not accepted. However, importing only a part of the goods listed in the General List (GL) is allowed, while the rest of the goods remain in the country of exportation, under the condition that the said imported goods are to be re-exported in one consignment.
Special Notes:
Customs Offices All Customs offices at points of entry/exit and express consignments offices are authorised to accept and process ATA Carnets. Goods may be cleared via any authorised Customs office within regular office hours:
A) Hand-carried goods and accompanied Air Cargo may be cleared 24/7 at International Airports.
B) Unaccompanied Air Cargo and Sea Cargo may be cleared from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Sea Cargo Ports processing ATA Carnets:
- District Port of San Fernando, and the subport of Sual
- District Port of Manila
- Manila International Container Port
- District Port of Batangas, and the subports of Siain and Puerto Princesa
- District Port of Legaspi
- District Port of Iloilo
- District Port of Cebu
- District Port of Tacloban
- i. District Port of Surigao
- District Port of Cagayan De Oro, and the subports of Iligan and Mindanao International Container Terminal
- District Port of Zamboanga
- District Port of Davao
- District Port of Subic
- District Port of Clark
- District Port of Aparri
- District Port of Limay, and the subport of Mariveles
Airports processing ATA Carnets for Air Cargo:
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila)
- Puerto Princesa International Airport (Palawan)
- Bicol International Airport (Albay)
- Kalibo International Airport (Aklan)
- Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Aklan)
- Mactan International Airport (Cebu)
- Bohol-Panglao International Airport
- Zamboanga International Airport
- i. Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao)
- Subic International Airport
- Clark International Airport
- Laoag International Airport
NEW TO USING ATA CARNETS OR NEED A REFRESHER?
- ATA Carnets for temporary exports Step by Step Workshop, 23rd May, Online
- ATA Carnet for temporary exports (e.g. taking exhibition stand/equip or other) Step by Step Workshop, 25th June, online
- Attending a Trade Exhibition in any of these markets or across the globe? Are you a new or experienced exporter? We have designed a unique masterclass to help you generate more business when attending/exhibition at Tradeshows. We still have places for our upcoming class on the 23rd May.
- Do you have more questions about documentation services? Please email our team at exportdocs@gmchamber.co.uk or call at 0161 393 4314.