ATA Carnets & Customs

All vehicles, equipment and parts being transported temporarily anywhere into the EU and worldwide from the UK must have an ATA Carnet in place. This includes for transportation to events, rallies and races.

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Expertise

We work with customs contacts in the UK and across the globe to understand exactly what documentation and information is required for your trip

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In-house production

Through a well-established relationship with the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, we can provide a quick and efficient solution to producing all the required paperwork for passage into the EU

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Fast turnaround

With in-house production facilities and a dedicated team of experts, we can produce the documents required and have these available for collection or dispatch within a few hours

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Full management

Our dedicated team will work with you to manage all your documentation requirements in the most cost-effective way to provide a comprehesive and smooth process from start to finish

Managing every stage

An ATA Carnet is an international customs document which permits the temporary export and import of goods into a country for up to a one-year period. The documentation provides details of the items being transported and is used to clear customs without paying duties or taxes, acting as a record of the items at point of exit and return to the country of origin.

 

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Bespoke Handling is one of only a selected few logistics companies in the UK with the facilities in place to print and issue ATA Carnets in-house. This process prevents any delays and means that all documents can be created and available within hours.

What is an ATA Carnet, and do you need one?

There are a lot of questions around international transportation, and the documents that are now required. We are here to answer these queries, specialising in the production and coordination of all documentation required for temporary or permanent imports and exports. Get in touch with the team to find out exactly what you need and how we can help support

What is an ATA Carnet?

An ATA Carnet is an international customs document which permits the temporary export and import of goods into a country for up to a one-year period.

What information is on an ATA Carnet?

The documentation provides details of the items being transported and is used to clear customs without paying taxes or duties, acting as a record of the items at point of exit and return to the country of origin.

Do I actually need an ATA Carnet?

It is now a legal requirement for all vehicles, spares and equipment being transported anywhere into the EU and worldwide from the UK to have an ATA Carnet in place. This includes temporary transportation to events rallies and races.

How do I get an ATA Carnet?

Bespoke Handling can manage the full process for producing, issuing, managing and discharging an ATA Carnet. We have the facilities in-house to print the required documentation, and can usually turn them around in a few hours.

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Can Bespoke Handling help you with your next trip?

We can produce and print all required documentation in-house to help you on your way