ATACPD01100 - Introduction: what this guidance is about

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This guidance:

  • sets out the Department’s objectives on ATA, CPD and UK/CPD/China-Taiwan carnets
  • outlines the conditions and procedures for importers/exporters
  • explains what to do when procedural requirements are followed
  • provides guidance on the framework for the control of carnets to minimise the risk of abuse and ensure that decisions taken at a local level comply with the law
  • should be read together with the following links:

https://www.gov.uk/taking-goods-out-uk-temporarily/get-an-ata-carnet

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-cpd-carnet#vehicles-your-carnet-will-cover