The UKFT Guide to ATA Carnets for UK fashion and textile companies
01/02/2021
UKFT has published a new Guide to ATA Carnets for UK fashion and textile companies in light of the UK’s exit from the European Union (Brexit). This is available to UKFT members. For more details on membership read more here or contact info@ukft.org
About ATA Carnets
From 1st January 2021, you must have an ATA Carnet to take samples to trade shows in the EU and for other temporary exports to and from the EU.
If you do not have a Carnet you will be charged tariffs and import VAT when you take your samples overseas and when you bring them back.
If showing at an exhibition or taking commercial samples overseas temporarily, an ATA Carnet is the most effective way to clear Customs without paying import duties, tariffs or VAT.
The UKFT Guide covers:
- What is an ATA Carnet?
- Applying for and using the Carnet
- Textile swatches
- ATA Carnets in other markets
- Where do I get an ATA Carnet?
- Discounts available on ATA Carnets for UKFT members
UKFT Brexit Guidance for the UK fashion and textile industry
UKFT has been working very closely with the UK government during all the negotiations with the EU. We know and understand how the UK-EU TCA will impact on UK fashion and textile businesses and we can help and advise companies on how to develop new strategies to ensure they can continue to trade successfully with the EU and the rest of the world.
Downloadable documents for members (published or updated in January 2021) include:
- UKFT Brexit Guidance Toolkit
- UKFT Guide to ATA Carnets
- UKFT Guide to Rules of Origin for Trading with the EU
- UKFT Guide to Garment Labelling in the EU post Brexit
- UKFT Guide to the UK’s GSP
- UKFT Guide to the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
- UKFT Guide to the UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement
- UKFT Guide to the UK-Canada CETA Free Trade Agreement
- UKFT Guide to the UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement