How will Digital / eATA Carnets work?
Carnet users will apply for Digital Carnets via Business West using eCert. Once the application has been approved, the applicant will be able to download the Digital Carnet to their smartphone and create travel codes in the Carnet app. Customs will scan the QR code in order to process the declaration. The user will receive a notification in their Carnet app once the transaction has been finalised by Customs.
A detailed overview of this process is shown below.
1- Apply for a Carnet
User applies for the Carnet online via the Business West’s documentation platform, eCert.
2- Obtain PIN and ID
Once the Carnet application has been approved, the applicant will receive a digital PIN and ID. Some systems will also provide a QR code that can be scanned in order to download the Carnet to the Wallet.
3- Install Carnet app to your smartphone
User downloads the ATA Carnet app from the App Store to their smartphone and registers their profile.
4- Download Carnet to the app
User downloads digital Carnet with a Carnet ID and PIN (or by scanning the Carnet QR Code).
5- Prepare Travel
User prepares outbound and return travel declarations in the ATA Carnet app.
6- Share the Travel Code with the person travelling with the goods
The holder can share travel codes or the entire Carnet with the person carrying the goods.
7- Declare goods to Customs
User presents the relevant QR code to Customs. Customs process the declaration.
Guides to help you use Digital Carnets
For Carnet users
The following guides have been produced to provide useful information on Digital / eATA Carnets and instructions on how to use them:
ATA CARNETS
Apply for a Digital eATA Carnet today on eCert
Apply for your Digital Carnet today. Currently, Digital or eATA Carnets are being trialled alongside paper Carnets, so you will need to use both concurrently.