ATACPD04400 - ATA carnet procedures: period of validity of a carnet

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Period for re-exportation (Istanbul Convention Article 7(1) and Annex A Article 5)

The period of validity is set by the issuing authority and cannot exceed a period of one year. This period runs from the date of issue up to the date by which the goods must be re-imported to the UK. This period can be extended by a further 12 months by purchasing a replacment Carnet. The maximum periof of Temporary Admission is 24 months, see ATACPD04450.

Although a carnet may have a period of validity of, say, 12 months, some goods are only eligible to remain in the territory of a contracting party for less than that period. Therefore, a situation may arise where a carnet is presented in the UK for temporary import but the goods must be re-exported well before the carnet expires. In such cases, the final date for re-exportation must be clearly stated in Box H(b) of the white importation voucher, see ATACPD06100 - Third country issued ATA carnets for temporary importation : action at the office of entry.

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