IMPORTANT NOTE !
Due to the fact that Turkiye is a non-EU country, customs legislation and practices may differ from EU countries. This guide has been prepared to help / assist to reduce the problems that might be faced at the Turkish Customs duriıg clearance process(es).
(Deadline: 30/04/2025)
- It is a must that each participating vehicle have an A.T.A. Carnet carrying the chassis number of the associated vehicle. Prepare the Carnet and its attachments (as exemplified in the templates.. 1.a, 1.b and 1.c) and e-mail them to the organization’s e-mail address customs@bajatroia.com
► 1.a) The complete set(s) of the A.T.A. Carnet(s) to include all supplementary and complementary documents. (The carnet itself in pdf-format, others in specified formats).
► 1.b) A pdf-format list to include the names of participants (if applicable, with team details), customs gate (Kapikule or lpsala) to be used, and the intended clearance date. (see sample table-1)
► 1.c) An Excel-formatted document to include the complete list of the items to be cleared through customs. (see sample table-2)
- Passport image(s) of the person(s) in charge for each A.T.A. Carnet shall be e-mailed to the organization’s e-mail address.
- Provide photos of the participant’s vehicle, chassis number of the vehicle and other items to the organization’s e-mail address.
- Due to changes that may occur after the deadline, we kindly ask that any revised information and/or document have be sent to us via organization’s e-mail without delay, so that the custorns procedures can be processed in timely manner.
Organization’s e-mail address (to remind):
► Custom Officers:
Baybora KOK
Seval DUBAN
► CRO:
Seval DUBAN
Barbaros ARIOGUL
Attachments
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
What is ATA Carnet?
An ATA Carnet (Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission) is an international customs document that allows the temporary import and export of goods without paying duties, taxes, or customs fees. It serves as a “passport for goods,” simplifying customs procedures in over 80 participating countries.
Key Features of an ATA Carnet:
- Duty-Free & Tax-Free: Allows goods to be temporarily imported/exported without paying customs duties or taxes.
- Multiple Entries & Exits: Can be used multiple times within its one-year validity.
- Simplified Customs Clearance: Reduces paperwork and streamlines border crossings.
- Accepted in Over 80 Countries: Recognized by customs authorities worldwide.
Types of Goods Covered:
- Professional equipment (e.g., cameras, medical devices, tools)
- Commercial samples (e.g., product prototypes for trade shows)
- Goods for exhibitions, fairs, or trade shows
- Sporting and cultural equipment
Goods NOT Covered:
- Consumables (food, fuel, promotional giveaways)
- Goods meant for modification or repair (excludes parts to be used in your race cars)
- Items intended for sale
Who Issues ATA Carnet in European Union in General Terms?
In the European Union (EU), ATA Carnets are issued and prepared by national chambers of commerce or other authorized guaranteeing associations in each member state. These organizations are approved by the World Chambers Federation (WCF), which manages the global ATA Carnet system under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Key Organizations Handling ATA Carnets in the EU:
Each EU country has a designated National Issuing Association responsible for preparing and issuing ATA Carnets. Examples include:
- Germany: DIHK (Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry)
- France: Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) France
- Italy: Unioncamere (Italian Union of Chambers of Commerce)
- Spain: Cámara de Comercio de España
- Netherlands: Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK)
- Belgium: Belgian Chambers of Commerce (BECI)
- Poland: Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG)
Each chamber provides the necessary forms, assists with documentation, and guarantees the proper use of the carnet.
How to Obtain an ATA Carnet in the EU:
- Contact your national chamber of commerce or authorized issuing body.
- Provide details about the goods: Description, quantity, value, and intended use.
- Complete the carnet application (usually online or via paper forms).
- Pay the required fees (costs vary by country and value of goods).
- Receive the carnet and use it at customs for duty-free, temporary import/export.
Who Prepares ATA carnet in each European Country?
| Country | National Guaranteeing Association | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Albania (UCCIAL) | uccial.al |
| Andorra | Cambra de Comerç, Indústria i Serveis d’Andorra | ccis.ad |
| Austria | Austrian Federal Economic Chamber | wko.at/carnet |
| Belarus | Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) | cci.by |
| Belgium | Fédération des Chambres de Commerce belges (Belgian Chambers) | belgianchambers.be |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina | komorabih.ba |
| Bulgaria | The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry | bcci.bg |
| Croatia | Croatian Chamber of Economy | hgk.hr |
| Cyprus | Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry | ccci.org.cy |
| Czech Republic | Economic Chamber of the Czech Republic | komora.cz |
| Denmark | Danish Chamber of Commerce | danskerhverv.dk |
| Estonia | Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry | koda.ee |
| Finland | The Finland Chamber of Commerce | kauppakamari.fi |
| France | Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de région Paris Ile-de-France | entreprises.cci-paris-idf.fr |
| Germany | Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK e.V.) | dihk.de |
| Greece | Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry | acci.gr |
| Hungary | Hungarian Chamber of Commerce & Industry | mkik.hu |
| Iceland | Iceland Chamber of Commerce | chamber.is |
| Ireland | Dublin Chamber of Commerce | dublinchamber.ie |
| Italy | Unione Italiana delle Camere di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura (UNIONCAMERE) | unioncamere.it |
| Latvia | Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry | chamber.lv |
| Lithuania | Association of Lithuanian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Crafts | chambers.lt |
| Luxembourg | House of Entrepreneurship | houseofentrepreneurship.lu |
| North Macedonia | Economic Chamber of Macedonia | mchamber.mk |
| Malta | The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry | maltachamber.org.mt |
| Moldova | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova | chamber.md |
| Montenegro | Chamber of Economy of Montenegro (CEM) | privrednakomora.me |
| Netherlands | Netherlands Chamber of Commerce | kvk.nl |
| Norway | Oslo Chamber of Commerce | chamber.no |
| Poland | Polish Chamber of Commerce | kig.pl |
| Portugal | Câmara de Comércio e Industria Portuguesa | ccip.pt |
| Romania | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania | ccir.ro |
| Russia | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation | tpprf.ru/en/ |
| Serbia | Serbia Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia | pks.rs |
| Slovakia | Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) | sopk.sk |
| Slovenia | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia | gzs.si/ata |
| Spain | Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria, Servicios y Navegación de España | camara.es |
| Sweden | The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce | chamber.se |
| Switzerland | Alliance des Chambres de commerce suisses | ataswiss.org |
| Turkey | Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) | tobb.org.tr |
| Ukraine | Ukraine Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry | ucci.org.ua |
| United Kingdom | United Kingdom London Chamber of Commerce and Industry | londonchamber.co.uk |
