ATA Carnet

An ATA Carnet is generally valid for one year. The goods must be returned, and their re-import into Norway documented, before the Carnet expires.

A foreign customs authority may set an earlier deadline for re-exporting the goods from its territory. You must comply with that deadline even if the Carnet itself remains valid for longer.

A Carnet can cover several destinations and trips during its validity period, provided the goods remain on the approved goods list. Oslo Chamber of Commerce allows a maximum of ten round trips on one Carnet.

Before your first departure, sign the front cover and present the Carnet to Norwegian Customs for validation.

At each relevant border crossing, present both the Carnet and the goods to customs. The customs officer records the movement of the goods on the appropriate counterfoil and voucher. Check that the information is consistent, and sign and date the voucher where required. Customs keeps the voucher; the counterfoil remains in your Carnet as a record.

The Carnet uses different pages for export and re-import in Norway, temporary import and re-export abroad, and transit where applicable. Which pages you need depends on your route. Plan your customs stops before travelling, especially if your journey passes through several countries.

Check customs opening hours for each relevant border crossing, including your return journey. If you expect to arrive outside opening hours, contact the customs authority concerned in advance to find out what arrangements are available.

You are responsible for obtaining the required customs endorsements.

We advise against using a Carnet for travel by rail. It can be difficult to reach customs officials and obtain the required endorsements when entering and leaving a customs territory.

Contact us before booking rail travel with Carnet goods so you can assess the customs arrangements for your route.

Yes. If a freight forwarder, carrier or other representative travels with the goods, we recommend providing written authorisation in English. Make sure they understand the route and the customs procedures required at each crossing.