FICCI : Industry's Voice for Policy Change

Ms Chai Yuan, ATA Carnet Manager, World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC) International Secretariat, Paris yesterday said that often called the ‘passport for goods’, the ATA-Carnet is an international customs document permitting duty-free & tax-free temporary export for goods up to one year.

Addressing the webinar on ATA Carnet organized by FICCI, jointly with the Film & Television Producers Guild of India, highlighting the importance of ATA Carnet instrument for the Media & Entertainment sector, Ms Yuan said, WATAC under the aegis of the World Customs Organization (WCO) is working towards digitization of the carnet system and currently six countries, i.e., UK, Russia, Switzerland, USA, Belgium and China are undertaking an e-carnet pilot project and on success, it will be implemented in other member countries of the ATA chain.

Ms Yuan further stated, “ATA Carnet facilitates duty-free and tax-free temporary export/ import of goods into foreign countries. It eliminates posting financial guarantee and no additional registration in the country of departure is required.” She further explained that the ATA Carnet reduces the risk associated with carrying large sums of foreign currencies and eliminates the need for a temporary importation bond and a cash deposit of duties & taxes.

“We have established a 5-layer risk management control scheme in order to make sure that duties and taxes are safe and secured and the risks are under control,” added Ms Yuan.

Mr PS Pruthi, Senior Consultant, FICCI & Former Member, Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), said, “ATA-Carnet is also called the highway to easy import for its ease of process. The whole basis of the ATA is a single document that can be used for temporary import and export of goods.”

He also mentioned that in the past few years there have been various initiatives by FICCI such as the adoption of Carnet for various sectors such as press, TV & media, sporting events, film shootings as well as professional equipment. Mr Pruthi also touched on the expansion of customs ports authorized for ATA Carnet transactions and India-Taiwan Carnet protocol for free movement of exhibition goods between both countries. “India was not a very temporary- import friendly country but FICCI’s initiatives on Carnet have been successful in transforming the country into one,” he added.

Mr Ashok Kaul, Former CEO, RK Studio said, “If difficulties of temporary import are eased by ATA-Carnet, it will help filmmakers to go all over the world and shoot, and it will only add to uniting the world creativity.”

ATA Carnet is the simplest method of exporting goods on a temporary basis. Carnets are replacing normal Customs documentation enabling fast trouble-free importation into member countries without having to pay duty/ tax. The system gives several advantages to businessmen seeking new opportunities on foreign markets. It can benefit Business travelers/sales executives, Fair Exhibitors, Film and TV crews, Artists, Engineers, Educationalists, Entertainers, Sports teams and many more during their overseas trips. The key benefit is that it can be used for multiple trips throughout the period of its one-year validity. It allows a reduction of delays and standardization of procedures that are vital in today’s economic world. In addition, it significantly cut the amount of customs paperwork.

FICCI has been functioning as sole ‘National Issuing and Guaranteeing Association’ (NIGA) for the operations of ATA Carnet system in India.

Port Wings | Sep 27, 2020

Webinar on "ATA & UN TIR Carnet" facilitates free movement of goods across Multiple International Borders

Transports Internationaux Routiers (International Road Transport –TIR) will facilitate intermodal transport and act as enabling document to cross multiple international borders without any additional checks, Mr Sunil K Mall, Commissioner of Customs, Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, has said.

Address a webinar on ‘ATA & UN Carnet – Facilitates Free Movement of Goods Across Multiple International Borders’, organized by FICCI, jointly with the Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Association in India (FFFAI) and IRU, Geneva on 22 September 2020, Mr Mall added that TIR will further help to improve trade between India, Central Asia & CIS countries.

Mr Raphael Hirt, IRU, Geneva said, “The International Road Transport Union was very pleased to acknowledge the interest shown by Indian exporting industry towards the TIR procedure, especially the efforts made by CBIC, FICCI and FFFAI to promote this trade facilitation tool. IRU will continue to support all stakeholders involved in the implementation of TIR and its electronic version – eTIR in India. This will enable trade actors and Customs to benefit fully from the immense advantages provided by the TIR Convention which includes simplification of border crossing procedures, reduction of time and cost for the international movements of goods.”

While sharing his experience as the first TIR holder in India Mr Shankar Shinde, Chairman-Elect, FFFAI said, “Customs procedures in India should be further simplified under TIR to benefit large traders and exporters in India.”

Mr A.V. Vijaykumar, Chairman, FFFAI, Mr Raphael Hirt, Project Manager, IRU Geneva, Mr Shankar Shinde, Chairman-Elect, FFFAI; Mr P.S. Pruthi, Senior Consultant, FICCI & Former Member Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) also shared their perspective.

The webinar was also attended by freight forwarding and shipping companies, exporters from various sectors, fair and exhibition organizers. The experts discussed issues involved with respect to temporary imports of goods.

ATA Carnet is a temporary admission document, which simplifies the customs procedures and clearances in a foreign country, without paying duty or a bank guarantee for temporary import into that country. Like a passport for goods, ATA Carnet allows for the goods for which it was issued to enter any of the participating countries for up to one year. An ATA Carnet holder can avoid customs declaration and can do away with security deposit or guarantee in the country of temporary importation.

TIR aims to facilitate the international transport of goods under customs seal with a maximum coverage. The system provides a guarantee covering the customs taxes and duties at risk which is required to pass transit countries and provides a balance between the responsibilities of the customs authorities and the international business community. It prevents delays in border crossing operations- by minimizing the formalities decreases the transportation costs, as a result, encourages the development of international trade.

FICCI is the sole National Issuing & Guaranteeing Association (NIGA) for the operation of ATA & UN TIR Carnet system in India and has been closely working with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) for the smooth operation of system in the country.

SME Times | Sep 24, 2020

TIR to improve trade India-Central Asia trade: Official

Commissioner of Customs, Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, Sunil K Mall, said that total indicator reading (TIR) will help improve trade between India, Central Asia & CIS countries.

"TIR will facilitate intermodal transport and act as enabling document to cross multiple international borders without any additional checks," he said.

Address a webinar Mall added that TIR will further help to improve trade between India, Central Asia & CIS countries.

Raphael Hirt, IRU, Geneva said, "The International Road Transport Union was very pleased to acknowledge the interest shown by Indian exporting industry towards the TIR procedure, especially the efforts made by CBIC, FICCI and FFFAI to promote this trade facilitation tool," he said.

"IRU will continue to support all stakeholders involved in the implementation of TIR and its electronic version ? eTIR in India. This will enable trade actors and Customs to benefit fully from the immense advantages provided by the TIR Convention which includes simplification of border crossing procedures, reduction of time and cost for the international movements of goods," he added.

While sharing his experience as the first TIR holder in India Mr Shankar Shinde, President-Elect, FFFAI said, "Customs procedures in India should be further simplified under TIR to benefit large traders and exporters in India."

TIR aims to facilitate the international transport of goods under customs seal with a maximum coverage.

The system provides a guarantee covering the customs taxes and duties at risk which is required to pass transit countries and provides a balance between the responsibilities of the customs authorities and the international business community.

It prevents delays in border crossing operations- by minimizing the formalities decreases the transportation costs, as a result, encourages the development of international trade.

United News of India | Feb 28, 2020

Trade and Industry should take advantage of ATA Carnet: FICCI Workshop

Business community should come forward to utilise the vast possibilities of ATA carnet, according to an awarness workshop organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of commerce(FICCI) in co-operation with Ministry of Commerce, Government of India with the support of affiliated Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Associations.

Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) Sumit Kumar, who inaugurated the workshop, said ATA Cornett has been instrumental in greatly simplifying customs procedures related to temporary imports and exports.

"If you have an ATA Carnet Certificate, you can import and export vehicles, equipment and exhibition materials to any countries for a fixed period of time without any custom duty."

"The biggest port in India is opening up a huge development opportunity in Thiruvananthapuram and the Customs Department is always ready to do whatever it takes," he added.

The Hindu | Mar 13, 2019

India gets first TIR shipment via Chabahar Port from Afghanistan

Global goods transport gets easier

The first shipment under the United Nations ‘Transports Internationaux Routiers’ (TIR) convention arrived in India from Afghanistan through Iran’s Chabahar Port.

The consignments arrived at port of Nhava Sheva, Mumbai and Mundra on Wednesday, officials said.

Welcoming the arrival of the maiden shipment, Pranab Kumar Das, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, said the TIR convention will help in fast and easy movement of goods across multiple countries under a common customs document and guarantee.

TIR Carnets

India had joined the TIR Convention (the United Nations Customs Convention on International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets) on June 15, 2017.

The convention allows goods to be outlined in a TIR carnet and sealed in load compartments.

Customs officials verify the carnet and check the seals, with no need for physical checking of the contents, enabling shipments to pass through countries without being opened at borders.

“Reciprocal recognition of customs controls is at the heart of the Convention. This enables a facilitative and non-intrusive environment for multi-modal transport of goods through several countries,” Mr. Das said.

He said the convention will help boost India’s exports and enable greater participation in the global value chains.

Dilip Chenoy, Secretary General, FICCI, said, “TIR will play a pivotal role in improving ease of doing business and pave the way for smoother and safer transport of goods across international borders and will help boost trade between India, Central Asia, Europe and Russia.”

Strong catalyst

“It will act as a strong catalyst for moving goods using the multi-modal transportation route like Chabahar and International North-South Transport (INSTC) Corridor. The system is a win-win-win model for Customs, FICCI and the business community,” he added.

“The opening of Chabahar Port for TIR is hugely significant — offering connectivity for landlocked countries, seamless border crossing facilitation and intermodal capabilities,” said Umberto Pretto, IRU Secretary General.

“It also highlights how TIR has been chosen by these three countries as a key tool to help activate the Chabahar transport agreement. The operation will definitely open the door for activation of other intermodal corridors such as International North South Transport Corridor — connecting India to Central Asia, Russia and eventually Europe,” Mr. Pretto said.

FICCI has been appointed as National Issuing & Guaranteeing Association and system is managed worldwide by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), Geneva and overseen by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

More than 34,000 operators are authorised to use the TIR system and in 2017, around 1.2 million TIR Carnets were issued worldwide. Ultimately, the system facilitates and encourages international trade, and thereby provides many advantages and benefits to the national economy by simplifying the movement of national and international transport, giving access to over 62 TIR operational countries.

Zee Business | Mar 13, 2019

Breakthrough in TIR Convention: First shipment from Afghanistan arrives in India from Iran's Chabahar Port

The first shipment on TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) from Afghanistan to India through Iran Chabahar Port arrived at the port of Nhava Sheva, Mumbai and Mundra on March 13. India joined the TIR Convention on 15th June 2017. The convention allows goods to be outlined in a TIR carnet and sealed in load compartments. Customs verify the carnet and check the seals, with no need for physical checking of the contents, enabling shipments to pass through countries without being opened at borders.

Welcoming the arrival of the maiden shipment, Pranab Kumar Das, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India said that the TIR convention will help in fast and easy movement of goods across multiple countries under a common customs document and guarantee. “Reciprocal recognition of customs controls is at the heart of the Convention. This enables a facilitative and non-intrusive environment for multi-modal transport of goods through several countries. The convention will help in boosting India’s exports and enable greater participation in the global value chains. We will leverage technology to make the movement more secure and facilitative. I urge our exporters to use this facilitative system to make our exports more competitive,” he added.

Dilip Chenoy, Secretary General at FICCI said, “TIR will play a pivotal role in improving ease of doing business and pave the way for smoother and safer transport of goods across international borders and will help boost trade between India, Central Asia, Europe and Russia. It will act as a strong catalyst for moving goods using the multi-modal transportation route like Chabahar and International North-South Transport (INSTC) Corridor. The system is a win-win-win model for Customs, FICCI and the business community.”

IRU Secretary General, Umberto Pretto said, “The opening of Chabahar Port for TIR is hugely significant – offering connectivity for landlocked countries, seamless border crossing facilitation and intermodal capabilities. It also highlights how TIR has been chosen by these three countries as a key tool to help activate the Chabahar transport agreement. The operation will definitely open the door for activation of other intermodal corridors such as International North South Transport Corridor – connecting India to Central Asia, Russia and eventually Europe”.

FICCI has been appointed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India as National Issuing & Guaranteeing Association for its operation in India like ATA carnet. The system is managed worldwide by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), Geneva and overseen by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

More than 34,000 operators are authorized to use the TIR system and in 2017 around 1.2 million TIR Carnets were issued worldwide. Ultimately, the system facilitates and encourages international trade, and thereby provides many advantages and benefits to the national economy by simplifying the movement of national and international transport, giving access to over 62 TIR operational countries.

ANI | Mar 13, 2019

First shipment under TIR Convention reaches India from Afghanistan via Iran's Chabahar Port

The first shipment from Afghanistan under the TIR Convention through Iran’s Chabahar Port arrived at India’s Nhava Sheva port in Mumbai and Mundra port in Gujarat on Monday.

The TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) is a United Nations Convention that allows goods to be sealed in compartments and requires no need for physical checking of the contents, enabling shipments to pass through countries without being opened at borders.

Welcoming the arrival of the maiden shipment, Pranab Kumar Das, chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, said, “The TIR convention will help in fast and easy movement of goods across multiple countries under a common customs document and guarantee.”

"The convention will help in boosting India’s exports and enable greater participation in the global value chains. We will leverage technology to make the movement more secure and facilitative. I urge our exporters to use this facilitative system to make our exports more competitive,” Das added.

Secretary-General of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Dilip Chenoy said: “TIR will play a pivotal role in improving ease of doing business and pave the way for a smoother and safer transport of goods across international borders and will help boost trade between India, Central Asia, Europe, and Russia."

"It will act as a strong catalyst for moving goods using the multi-modal transportation route like Chabahar and International North-South Transport (INSTC) Corridor. The system is a win-win-win model for Customs, FICCI, and the business community.”

India joined the TIR Convention (the United Nations Customs Convention on International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets) on June 15, 2017.

Secretary-General of International Road Transport Union (IRU), Umberto Pretto said, “The opening of Chabahar Port for TIR is hugely significant – offering connectivity for landlocked countries, seamless border crossing facilitation and intermodal capabilities."

"It also highlights how TIR has been chosen by these three countries as a key tool to help activate the Chabahar transport agreement. The operation will definitely open the door for activation of other intermodal corridors such as International North-South Transport Corridor–connecting India to Central Asia, Russia and eventually Europe,” said Pretto.

Sputnik News | Mar 13, 2019

India receives first shipment from Afghanistan via Iran's Chabahar Port

The first shipment from landlocked Afghanistan through the Iranian Chabahar port has arrived in India, marking a new beginning of trade ties between the two countries, bypassing Pakistan. The cargo arrived at the Mumbai and Mundra port Wednesday morning under the TIR ("Transports Internationaux Routiers") Convention that enables shipments to pass through countries without being opened at borders.

In May 2016, India, Iran, and Afghanistan signed an agreement on the establishment of a Transit and Transport Corridor among the three countries using Chabahar port as the regional hub for sea transportation. The agreement aimed at developing the southern Iranian port into a regional trade hub.

Chabahar port, inaugurated in 2017, has been built largely by India and provides a key supply route for Afghanistan while allowing India to bypass rival Pakistan to trade with Central Asia. Most of Afghanistan's imports and exports currently go through Pakistan, which Kabul accuses of harbouring the Afghan Taliban. The US State Department in November 2018 exempted the Chabahar port project from its sanctions on Iran in recognition of its importance to war-torn Afghanistan.

Afghanistan's exports to India reported an increase of 40 percent after the launch of an air corridor between Kabul and New Delhi in 2017. On 11 March 2019, India and Afghanistan operationalised another air corridor between Herat and New Delhi that is expected to further boost the bilateral trade.

DNA | Nov 14, 2018

World ATA Carnet Council meet in Jaipur

The World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC) meeting and workshop will be held in Jaipur on 15 and 16 November at Hotel Jai Mahal Palace and SMS Convention Centre respectively. The events aim to discuss and review various aspects pertaining to operation and administration of ATA Carnet System in member countries and to spread more awareness about ATA Carnet among Indian exporting fraternity & Indian customs.

This is jointly organised by WATAC, Paris and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) under the aegis of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, said Deputy Secretary General, FICCI, Nirankar Saxena.

On November 15, the inaugural session will be addressed by Special Secretary & Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Government of India, Pranab Kumar Das and Additional Chief Secretary Industries & CMD, RIICO Ltd, Government of Rajasthan, Rajeeva Swarup.

The inaugural session will also witness special addresses by Principal Additional Director General, Directorate General of Analytics and Risk Management (DGARM), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Government of India Sandeep Kumar; Consultant, Asian Development Bank, New Delhi, Satish Kumar Reddy; Chair, World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC), ICC, Paris & Executive Director, Alliance des Chambres de commerce suisses, Switzerland, Ruedi Bolliger and Deputy Chair, WATAC, ICC, Paris & ATA Carnet Manager, Netherlands Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Netherlands, Henk Wit.

Financial Express | Dec 06, 2017

First consignment from India to Russia under TIR in January

While India joined the United Nation’s Transport Internationaux Routiers (TIR) convention in March earlier this year, it will see the first consignment of goods dispatched to Russia from Mumbai port on January 16 under the convention. The TIR convention is an international transit system meant to facilitate seamless movement of goods within and among the parties to the convention. Currently, there are 71 parties to the convention, including the European Union. “The exports will have goods going via Iran to countries like Russia and Turkey,” said Sandeep Kumar, commissioner (customs & EP), CBEC. He added that the consignment would reach its destination in half the time under TIR route compared to old routes.

The TIR routes used for exports would do away with the the need for inspection of goods at intermediate borders as well as physical escorts. Further, customs clearance can take place at internal customs locations thereby avoiding clearances at border crossing points and ports that may often be congested. “Earlier exports would go through three to four international borders but this route via Iran seems less time consuming. Our focus is to transport goods exempting them from any duty or tax,” Kumar added. A dry run conducted by a freight association found that TIR routes led to halving of time and cost of such transport. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) was appointed by CBEC as national guaranteeing association for the operation of TIR system in India. Movement under the TIR can be allowed by checking only the seals and the external conditions of the load compartment or the container thereby reducing border delays, transport and transaction costs.

The Hindu Business Line | Dec 06, 2017

India to export box cargo to Russia

India to start exporting container cargo to Russia via Iran and Azerbaijan from next month as it moves forward to operationalise international corridor INSTC, CBEC (Customs) Commissioner S Kumar said. The move, he said, would cut down cargo transport time by half to nearly 17 days, from the earlier 35 days, using just the sea route. “India will shift its first export consignment via Bandar Abbas to Russia from mid-January. It will probably transit Iran, Azerbaijan and then reach Russia,” Kumar told reporters on the sidelines of a FICCI event here.

millenniumpost | Dec 06, 2017

CBEC join hands with FICCI for TIR system's smooth implementation

Sandeep Kumar, Commissioner (Customs & EP), Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) & Dr Sanjaya Baru, Secretary General, FICCI interacted with the participants of a press meet organized by FICCI in association with CBEC and IRU to discuss the benefits and smooth implementation of TIR System in India.

Making his welcome address, Dr Sanjaya Baru talked about the benefits of TIR system and said, "TIR plays an important role in trade facilitation and has been a successful model for reducing trade transaction costs and facilitating higher growth of intra-regional and inter-regional trade."

He further stated that based on FICCI's vast experience on ATA Carnet management, CBEC has chosen FICCI as the National Guaranteeing Association for the operation of TIR System in India. It's a proud moment for FICCI and will be committed to work towards smooth and successful implementation of the system in India.

He also mentioned that given the significance of TIR in boosting regional connectivity, and India's accession to the convention, it is recommended for other BBIN countries to opt for TIR to improve the effective transit procedures among the four countries and by connecting the BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal) region to other world markets. FICCI will extend its maximum support to CBEC to help other BBIN countries to accede to the convention and reap the benefits.

In his special address, Sandeep Kumar said that "The Government is looking at very active participation by the business sector to be able to use this particular convention that India has acceded to. Further he stated that the accession process will be completed on 16th December 2017 and planning to ship out first containers from Nhava Sheva to Russia via Iran under TIR by early January 2018"

millenniumpost | Dec 06, 2017

India to export container cargo to Russia via Iran from next month

India will start exporting container cargo to Russia via Iran and Azerbaijan from next month as it moves forward to operationalise international corridor INSTC, CBEC (Customs) Commissioner S Kumar said on Tuesday.

The move, he said, would cut down cargo transport time by half to nearly 17 days, from the earlier 35 days, using just the sea route.

"India will shift its first export consignment via Bandar Abbas to Russia from mid-January. It will probably transit Iran, Azerbaijan and then reach Russia," Kumar told reporters on the sidelines of a FICCI event here.

The Customs department has been receiving a lot of enquiries from garments and pharma sectors for using this route, he said, adding that the route would help in saving money as well as time.

"This initiative will operationalise the INSTC," Kumar said.

Currently, one has to either use Rotterdam port or land route via China to reach Russia and Central Asia. These are long, expensive and time-consuming.

International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a multi-mode network of sea, rail, and road route for moving freight among India, Russia, Iran, Europe and Central Asia.

The proposed 7,200-km long corridor is expected to increase trade connectivity among major cities of Mumbai, Moscow, Tehran, Baku, Bandar Abbas, Astrakhan and Bandar Anzali.

Kumar said India has become the 71st country to ratify the United Nations TIR Convention with an aim to boost trade and regional integration across South Asia and beyond, fast- tracking the region's potential to become a strategic trade hub.

TIR -- International Road Transport -- is the global standard for goods Customs transit managed and developed by IRU (International Road Transport Union).

FICCI has been appointed by the CBEC as the National Guaranteeing Association for the operation of the TIR system in India.

About functioning of the association, Kumar said the exporter fills in a document in the country where the export starts and the body guarantees making good the duty for these goods in case these do not reach the destination safely.

Outlook | Nov 27, 2017

CBEC appoints FICCI as National Guaranteeing Association for operation of TIR system in India

FICCI has been appointed by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) as National Guaranteeing Association under the Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under the Cover of TIR Carnets or the operation of TIR System in India.

TIR is an internationally successful customs transit system that enables movement of goods between countries affiliated to the TIR Convention, a 1975 UN-ratified agreement allowing for duty-free movement of freight across nations. It is overseen by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), and managed by IRU, Geneva. TIR stands for "Transports Internationaux Routiers."

India ratified the convention on June 15, 2017, and today, it has 71 contracting parties and 58 operational countries, including India. It covers the whole of Europe and reaches out to North Africa and the Middle East. More than 35,000 operators are authorized to use the TIR system and in 2016 around 1.5 million TIR Carnets were issued. Ultimately, the system facilitates and encourages international trade, and thereby creates benefits for individuals and nations.

TIR will be a boon to India's trade and aims to integrate the economy with global and regional production networks through better connectivity. It can be an instrument for movement of goods along the International "North-South" Transport (INSTC) Corridor and would be helpful in boosting trade with the Central Asian Republics and other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), particularly using ports in Iran like the Chabahar port.

"I would like to acknowledge and thank the CBEC for its proactive role in early ratification of TIR system in India. He stated that the system which removes cross-border barriers is one of the successful examples of Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Model in international trade facilitation and will effectively contribute Government of India's 'Ease of doing business - Make in India' initiative," said Dr. Sanjaya Baru, Secretary General, FICCI.

"FICCI will deliver its best for the smooth implementation in India and look forward to working closely with CBEC and IRU for the successful first TIR pilot in early 2018," added Nirankar Saxena, Assistant Secretary General, FICCI.

FICCI, in its capacity as an apex organisation is already recognised as National Guaranteeing Association of India under the ATA Carnet System since 1989. ATA Carnet covers several areas for use including trade fairs, shows, exhibitions, meetings etc. for temporary export / import into a country, which is a signatory to the conventions governing ATA Carnets. It is administered worldwide by the World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC), Paris in association with the World Customs Organization (WCO).

At present 77 countries recognise ATA Carnet including India. A large number of Indian exporters are benefited and a number of Carnets were issued by FICCI contributing to the growth of exports from India.

ABP Live | Nov 27, 2017

CBEC appoints FICCI as National Guaranteeing Association for operation of TIR system in India

India | Nov 27, 2017

CBEC appoints FICCI as National Guaranteeing Association for operation of TIR system in India

TIR will be a boon to India’s trade and aims to integrate the economy with global and regional production networks through better connectivity. It can be an instrument for movement of goods along the International “North-South” Transport (INSTC) Corridor and would be helpful in boosting trade with the Central Asian Republics and other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), particularly using ports in Iran like the Chabahar port.

“I would like to acknowledge and thank the CBEC for its proactive role in early ratification of TIR system in India. He stated that the system which removes cross-border barriers is one of the successful examples of Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Model in international trade facilitation and will effectively contribute Government of India’s ‘Ease of doing business – Make in India’ initiative,” said Dr. Sanjaya Baru, Secretary General, FICCI.

“FICCI will deliver its best for the smooth implementation in India and look forward to working closely with CBEC and IRU for the successful first TIR pilot in early 2018,” added Nirankar Saxena, Assistant Secretary General, FICCI.

The Financial Express | May 26, 2017

Introduce ATA Carnet: FBCCI

The government should introduce the ATA Carnet system in Bangladesh as soon as possible, the country’s apex trade body says.

Moreover, the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) should be appointed as the National Guaranteeing Association (NGA) for ATA Carnet, it adds in its formal proposal for the national budget for the next fiscal year (FY18).

ATA Carnet is an international uniform customs document that permits duty-free temporary entry of goods into a member country without the need to raise customs bond, payment of duty and fulfilment of other customs formalities in one or a number of foreign countries.

The countries that sign and ratify the Customs Convention on ATA Carnet are considered as members of the system.

According to the FBCCI: “ATA Carnet will prompt our export interests as well as facilitating monitoring temporary imports which, take place in the business process including trade in transit.”

The FBCCI stressed on ratification of World Customs Union (WCO) ATA Carnet convention as well as Istanbul convention 1990.

The apex trade also urged the government to appoint itself as the NGA, which has to be approved by the National Revenue Board (NBR).

The FBCCI is the only licensed organisation with its 357 affiliated associations and 74 chambers representing the entire Bangladesh business system.

Moreover, being a founder member of the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB), it is the only legal trade body to be appointed as ATA Carnet NGA.

In India, the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is the sole national issuing and guaranteeing association for ATA Carnet.

The system is jointly administered by the WCO and ICC globally.

Outlook | Mar 11, 2017

FICCI Organised Workshop on ATA Carnet

Mr. Pranab Kumar Das, Chief Commissioner of Customs, Chennai Zone and Mr. P.S. Pruthi, Former Member, Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) interacted with the participants of the Workshop on ATA Carnet and responded to several queries while clarifying doubts on the operational aspects of ATA Carnet.

The workshop was organized by FICCI jointly with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), Chennai highlighted the importance of the ATA Carnet instrument for the business community.

The workshop drew participation from industry experts, extensive representation from export promotion councils, film associations, freight forwarding companies, customs house agents, fair and exhibition organizers. This event provided exporters and business experts with a unique opportunity to share their mutually beneficial knowledge and experiences. The industry discussed issues involved with respect to temporary imports of goods and drew benefit from the deliberations of the sessions.

At present 76 countries recognize ATA Carnet, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Spain, UAE, UK, and USA.

The Hindu | Mar 01, 2017

FICCI launches special drive to increase export turnover

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has launched a special drive to increase export turnover from tier-2 and 3 cities by creating awareness on ATA Carnets.

Carnet is a temporary admission document, which simplifies the customs procedures and clearances in a foreign country without paying duty or bank guarantee for temporary import into that country. It is valid for one year and considered a passport for goods to gain entry into various countries without checks at various points.

ATA is an acronym of French and English word ‘admission temporaire/temporary admission.’ “It is useful for goods like jewellery, exhibition products, pharma products, TV channels and film shooting crew,” FICCI joint director S. Vijayalakshmi told The Hindu . She said as it was restricted to only metros. They decided to create awareness through Vizagapatam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Visakhapatnam and chambers in Vijayawada, Tirupati and other tier-2 and 3 cities.

She said they were registering an increase in use of ATA Carnet by 10% over past few years. The present value of transaction is put at $25 million. India and 75 countries are signatories to the conventions governing ATA Carnets. FICCI is the designated agency to facilitate it. It was introduced in 1963 and in India through FICCI in 1990.

She said ATA Carnet was a joint initiative of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and World Chambers Federation (WCF), which initiated the system. Ms. Vijayalakshmi said it entailed less administrative work and increased customs safety since the payment of import duties and taxes were guaranteed by the guaranteeing association affiliated to the ATA guarantee chain in the territory of temporary admission.

The Hindu | Mar 01, 2017

FICCI launches special driveto increase export turnover

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has launched a special drive to increase export turnover from tier-2 and 3 cities by creating awareness on ATA Carnets.

ATA is an acronym of French and English word ‘admission temporaire/temporary admission.’

“It is useful for goods like jewellery, exhibition products, pharma products, TV channels and film shooting crew,” FICCI joint director S. Vijayalakshmi told The Hindu. She said as it was restricted to only metros. They decided to create awareness through Vizagapatam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Visakhapatnam and chambers in Vijayawada, Tirupati and other tier-2 and 3 cities.

Transaction value

She said they were registering an increase in use of ATA Carnet by 10% over past few years. The present value of transaction is put at $25 million.

India and 75 countries are signatories to the conventions governing ATA Carnets. FICCI is the designated agency to facilitate it. It was introduced in 1963 and in India through FICCI in 1990.

She said ATA Carnet was a joint initiative of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and World Chambers Federation (WCF), which initiated the system.

Ms. Vijayalakshmi said it entailed less administrative work and increased customs safety since the payment of import duties and taxes were guaranteed by the guaranteeing association affiliated to the ATA guarantee chain in the territory of temporary admission. The guarantee is automatic and the customs need not check its validity for each carnet.

Business Wire India | Oct 17, 2016

Ease of Doing Business - Expansion of Scope of ATA Carnet System in India

The Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India announces the Expansion of Scope of ATA Carnet System in India vide its Notification No.58/2016-Customs dated 5th October 2016 by amending the earlier Notification No. 157/90-Customs dated 28th March 1990 extending the scope to cover private exhibitions, fairs, meetings, demonstrations, similar show or display. Presently, the ATA Carnet facility is restricted to only goods meant for government approved exhibitions, fairs, meetings or similar events. This was one of the major hurdles faced by the foreign businessmen who wish to do business in India.

Welcoming the government’s announcement, Dr. A. Didar Singh, Secretary General, FICCI said, “The expansion of scope of ATA Carnet System is one of the various initiatives by FICCI and the Government to encourage greater usage of the ATA Carnet and smooth functioning of the system in India. It will contribute effectively to the government’s ambitious programme of ‘Ease of doing business – Make in India’ and lead to increase benefits of the Indian and foreign businessmen in a big way.”

Mrs Lee Ju Song, Executive Director, ICC Asia & Member of the World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC) said, “The expansion will contribute to India’s efforts in becoming a choice destination for investment, trade, cultural and sporting events, the arts and mega conventions/exhibitions. It will also send a strong message to the world that India is ready for new business opportunities as a result of greater trade facilitation and will help bring India to its next level of advancement.”

Mrs Lee also seizes the opportunity to pay a special tribute to Indian Customs and FICCI. She said that, “It has been an enriching experience working with Mr Sandeep Kumar, Commissioner (Customs & Export Promotion), Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC), Ministry of Finance and Mr Nirankar Saxena, Senior Director, FICCI. The dynamic commitment of Commissioner Mr Kumar to extend greater trade facilitation to the expanding international business community has provided the much needed impetus for a speedy early expansion. The ATA Carnet community also thanks the invaluable contributions and tireless efforts made by Mr Saxena and his capable Joint Director Ms Vijaya Lakshmi.”

Mr Vinay Shankar Mathur, Dy. Secretary General, FICCI stated, “This initiative will boost and support the development of Small and Medium Companies at the national and international level.”

Mr Nirankar Saxena, Senior Director, FICCI said, “I would like to acknowledge and thank the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) for their steadfast support and proactive role in early conclusion on the expansion of the system which was pending for more than a decade in India. The system which removes cross-border barriers is one of the successful examples of Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Model between Customs and Chambers of Commerce worldwide in international trade facilitation.”

ATA Carnet covers several areas for use including trade fairs, shows, exhibitions, meetings etc. for temporary export into a country, which is a signatory to the conventions governing ATA Carnets. Goods must be re-exported out of every country and re-imported into India within a year. At present 76 countries recognize ATA Carnet, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Spain, UAE, UK and USA.

The Hindu Business Line | May 04, 2016

'Temporary passports' for goods on the rise

How does an Indian filmmaker shooting a song-and-dance sequence in a European locale for a couple of weeks get to take his equipment there? Why does an art dealer needs to obtain a “passport” for a collection to exhibit in a US gallery for three days or how can a leather bag manufacturer ensure physical presence of sample of his products at a fair in Japan for a week?

These Indians need to get a ‘temporary’ customs papers — ATA Carnet — for the gadget or wares. “It’s like passport for goods,” said S Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Director at FICCI’s ATA Carnet wing, told Business Line. FICCI is the sole national issuer and guarantor for ATA Carnets in the country.

As many as 74 countries, which are also prominent trading partners of the country, now recognise and accept India-issued ATA Carnets.

ATA Carnet is an internationally accepted customs document used by exporters, manufactures, professionals from India, to travel abroad with commercial samples for participating in exhibitions, trade fairs or business and promotional tours.

This admission document simplifies the customs procedures and clearances in a foreign country, without paying duty or a bank guarantee for “temporary import” — up to one year — into that country.

Growing demand

“Usage of ATA Carnet has been growing in India. From just six issuances in 2003, the figure have grown to over 500 in 2015-16,” said Vijayalakshmi. The documents let short period of entry in a foreign country for goods worth $28 million. The permits sought last year was primarily for jewellery, automotive parts, leather goods and film equipment. Similarly, India accepted about 2000 ATA Carnets from overseas in the previous fiscal.

The FICCI official said the Centre is considering to expand the scope of ATA Carnet convention. “This would allow foreign professional equipment, commercial samples and private exhibition temporary entry into the country”, she explained. At present, India is a signatory to convention on exhibitors and fairs only. The proposed expansion would help overseas business community, professionals, film shootings units, musical troupes, sports people and media to carry their wares to India.

PS Pruthi, former Member (Tribunal) of the Union Ministry of Commerce said that FICCI was pursuing the subject with the Finance Ministry. The Centre needs to amend the relevant customs notification (157/90) through Parliamentary approval for accommodating new areas under ATA Carnet system.

The Hindu Business Line | Apr 29, 2016

Merchandise passport 'ATA Carnet' use growing in India

How a Indian film maker shooting a song-and-dance sequence in a European locale for couple of weeks gets to take his equipment there or an art dealer obtains a "passport" for a collection for exhibition in a US gallery just for three days or leather bag manufacturer can ensure physical presence of sample of his products at a fair in Japan for a week?

These Indians need to get a 'temporary' customs papers for the gadget or wares ATA Carnet (a. k. a. Merchandise Passport). "Its like passport for goods", said S Vijayalakshmi, deputy director at FICCI's ATA Carnet wing told Business Line. FICCI is the sole national issuer and guarantor for ATA Carnets in the country.

Some 74 countries, which are also prominent trading partner of the country, now recognises and accepts India-issued ATA Carnets.

This admission document simplifies the customs procedures and clearances in a foreign country, without paying duty or a bank guarantee for "temporary import" -- up to one year --into that country.

"Usage of ATA Carnet has been growing in India. From just six issuances in 2003, the figure have grown to over 500 in 2015-16", said Vijayalakshmi. The documents let short period of entry in a foreign country for goods worth $28 million. The permits sought last year was primarily for jewellery, automotive parts, leather goods and film equipment. Similarly, India accepted about 2,000 ATA Carnets from overseas in the previous fiscal.

The FICCI official said the Centre is considering to expand the scope of ATA Carnet convention. "This would allow foreign professional equipment, commercial samples and private exhibition temporary entry into the country", she explained. At present, India is a signatory to convention on exhibitors and fairs only. The proposed expansion would help overseas business community, professionals, film shootings units, musical troupes, sports people and media to carry their wares to India.

P S Pruthi, former Member (Tribunal) of the Union Ministry of Commerce said that FICCI was pursuing the subject with the Finance Ministry. The Centre needs to amend the relevant customs notification (157/90) through Parliamentary approval for accommodating new areas under ATA Carnet system.

Business Wire India | Apr 29, 2016

Workshop on ATA Carnet by FICCI

Mr. P.S. Pruthi, Former Member, Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ATA Carnet Workshop in Kolkata organised by FICCI and Mr. M.K. Sharma, Dy. Commissioner of Customs, Kolkata addressed the Workshop on ATA Carnet jointly organized by FICCI, ICC Asia, World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC), Paris and Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), Kolkata highlighted the importance of the ATA Carnet instrument for the business community and also challenges faced by Customs. Mrs. Lee Ju Song, Executive Director of ICC Asia and Member of the World ATA Carnet Council, Paris, addressed the gathering and participated in the deliberations and sessions which discussed the importance of expanding the ATA Carnet system in India.

The workshop drew participation from senior customs officials, industry experts, extensive representation from export promotion councils, film associations, freight forwarding companies, customs house agents, fair and exhibition organizers. This event provided exporters and business experts with a unique opportunity to share their mutually beneficial knowledge and experiences. The industry discussed issues involved with respect to temporary imports of goods and drew benefit from the deliberations of the sessions.

ATA Carnet covers several areas for use including trade fairs, shows, exhibitions, meetings etc. for temporary export into a country, which is a signatory to the conventions governing ATA Carnets. Goods must be re-exported out of every country and re-imported into India within a year. At present 75 countries recognize ATA Carnet, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Spain, UAE, UK and USA.

The Government is actively considering to expand the scope of ATA Carnet System. At present, India is a signatory to convention on Exhibition and fairs only. It is proposed to expand the same to cover commercial samples, professional equipment, private exhibitions, film shootings, musical troupes, sports and media coverage etc. FICCI, which is the National Issuing and Guaranteeing Association (NIGA) for implementing ATA Carnets in India, is pursuing the matter with the Ministry of Finance for the expansion of scope of system to cover professional equipment and commercial samples.

News Now | Apr 29, 2016

Workshop on ATA Carnet by FICCI

ATA Carnet covers several areas for use including trade fairs, shows, exhibitions, meetings etc. for temporary export into a country, which is a signatory to the conventions governing ATA Carnets. Goods must be re-exported out of every country and re-imported into India within a year. At present 75 countries recognize ATA Carnet, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Spain, UAE, UK and USA.

Business Line | Aug 26, 2013

Call to make full use of ATA Carnet facility

The exim community and traders in Kerala should use the ATA Carnet facility promoted by FICCI, K.N. Raghavan, Commissioner of Customs, Kochi, has said.

He was delivering the inaugural address at the FICCI Workshop on ‘ATA Carnet: Your visa for temporary export/import of goods between international borders’ organised by FICCI in association with Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sea Food Exporters Association of India (Kerala Region).

The ATA Carnet is a temporary admission document which simplifies the customs procedures and clearances in a foreign country, without paying duty or a bank guarantee for temporary import into that country.

Like a passport for goods, the ATA Carnet allows goods to enter any of the participating countries for up to one year.

An ATA Carnet holder can avoid customs declaration and do away with security deposit or guarantees. In India, FICCI is the sole national guarantor for ATA Carnets.

The Customs Commissioner also called for concerted efforts from stakeholders to attract more cargo through ICTT Vallarpadam.

Satish Kumar Reddy, Director (ICD), CBEC, Ministry of Finance, touched upon the importance aspects of ATA Carnet, its benefits and legal aspects.

Jagdish Singh, Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax also urged the trading community to utilise the ATA Carnet facility for their international business transactions whenever required.

Nirankar Saxena, Senior Director, FICCI, made a presentation on ATA Carnet and its benefits.

The Pioneer | Mar 21, 2013

FICCI inks deal with Taiwan's trade body

In a bid to facilitate duty free temporary admission of goods and exhibits between India and Taiwan, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) on Wednesday signed a FICCI-TAITRA Carnet Protocol similar to the ATA Carnet backed by an agreement between India-Taipei Association (ITA), Taipei and Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC), India.

The FICCI-TAITRA Carnet Protocol was signed on behalf of FICCI by Mr Sidharth Birla, Senior Vice President, FICCI, and on behalf of TAITRA by Mr Chao, Yuen-Chuan, President & CEO, TAITRA.

In terms of the FICCI-TAITRA Carnet Protocol, FICCI in India and TAITRA in Taiwan will facilitate the grant of ATA Carnet like document to Indian and Taiwanese businessmen for temporary movement of goods/exhibits for exhibitions/fairs in India and Taiwan.

Mail Today | Mar 21, 2013

FICCI & Taitra sign Carnet protocol

The Statesman | Mar 21, 2013

India-Taiwan protocol

In a bid to facilitate duty free temporary admission of goods and exhibits between India and Taiwan, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) today signed a FICCI-TAITRA Carnet Protocol. It is similar to the ATA Carnet backed by an agreement between India-Taipei Association (ITA), Taipei and Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC), India.

PBD | Mar 21, 2013

FICCI-Taitra carnet protocol to facilitate temporary duty free admission of goods

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) will sign a FICCI-TAITRA Carnet Protocol similar to the ATA Carnet backed by an agreement between India-Taipei Association (ITA), Taipei and Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC), India to facilitate duty free temporary admission of goods/ exhibits between India and Taiwan.

The FICCI-TAITRA Carnet Protocol was signed on behalf of FICCI by FICCI Senior Vice President Sidharth Birla and on behalf of TAITRA by Chao, Yuen-Chuan, President & CEO of TAITRA. In terms of the FICCI-TAITRA Carnet Protocol, FICCI in India and TAITRA in Taiwan will facilitate Indian and Taiwanese businessmen ATA Carnet like document for temporary movement of goods/exhibits for exhibitions/fairs in India and Taiwan.

ATA Carnet is an international uniform Customs document issued in 72 countries including India, which are parties to the Customs Convention on ATA Carnet. The ATA Carnet permits duty free temporary admission of goods into a member country without the need to raise customs bond, payment of duty and fulfillment of other customs formalities in one or a number of foreign countries. The ATA Carnet System is administered by ICC-WCF World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC), Paris in cooperation with the World Customs Organization (WCO). FICCI has been appointed as the National Issuing and Guaranteeing Association for the operation of ATA Carnet System in India.

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FICCI Interactive Meeting with ATA Carnet Holders

Sep, 2022

Workshop on 'ATA Carnet' - Facilitates Green Channel Route for Doing Business in India & Abroad

May, 2022

Webinar on Why Should Chambers in India Provide eCO services and Join ICC International CO Chain

Aug, 2021

Webinar on ATA Carnet - Facilitates Duty Free Temporary Export/Import of goods into Multiple Foreign Countries

Jul, 2021

Webinar on International Trade Facilitation under "ATA Carnet" & "UN TIR" system

Webinar on "ATA Carnet": Facilitates Duty Free & Tax-Free Temporary Export/Import of goods into Multiple Foreign Countries

Jun, 2021

Webinar on "UN TIR system" - An easy tool for hassle free movement of goods across international borders

May, 2021

Export Awareness Webinar on "UN TIR system" - An easy tool for hassle free movement of goods across international borders (postponed)

Export Awareness Webinar on "UN TIR system" - An easy tool for hassle free movement of goods across international borders

Mar, 2021

Webinar on "UN TIR" system and its benefits of expansion to Bangladesh and other BBIN countries (postponed)

Webinar on UN TIR system and its benefits of expansion to Bangladesh and other BBIN countries

Jan, 2021

Webinar on ATA Carnet: Facilitates Duty Free Temporary Export/Import into Multiple Foreign Countries

Nov, 2020

Webinar on International Trade Facilitation under ATA Carnet & UN TIR system

Oct, 2020

Webinar on ATA Carnet: Facilitates Duty Free Temporary Export/Import into Multiple Foreign Countries

Sep, 2020

Webinar on ATA & UN TIR Carnet: Facilitates Free Movement of Goods Across Multiple International Borders

Jul, 2020

Webinar on ATA & UN TIR Carnet - Facilitates Free Movement of Goods Across Multiple International Borders

Feb, 2020

Workshop on ATA Carnet: As easy tool for Doing Business in India and Abroad

Interactive Meeting with CBIC & IRU on Implementation of e-TIR in India

Dec, 2019

Workshop on ATA Carnet: As easy tool for Doing Business in India and Abroad

Nov, 2019

Workshop on Temporary Admission

Oct, 2019

Workshop on ATA Carnet: As easy tool for Doing Business in India and Abroad

Jun, 2019

Workshop on ATA Carnet: As easy tool for Doing Business in India and Abroad

Apr, 2019

Workshop on ATA & UN TIR Carnet: As easy tool for Doing Business in India and Abroad

Mar, 2019

Ceremony of First UN TIR shipment arrival to India from Afghanistan via Iran's Chabahar Port

Jan, 2019

Meeting on ATA & UN TIR Carnet with Mr Pranab Kumar Das, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, GOI

Nov, 2018

Interactive meeting with Mr Pranab Kumar Das, Special Secretary & Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, Government of India

2nd World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC) Meeting

Oct, 2018

Preparatory Meeting on 2nd World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC)

Aug, 2018

Webinar Panel Discussion on E-Commerce: Challenges and Opportunities for SME's & Startups

Jul, 2018

Training Programme on TIR System

FICCI-IRU Meeting on TIR System

Making INSTC Corridor Operational Under TIR System

Jun, 2018

Interactive Meeting with Mr Sandeep Kumar, Commissioner (Customs & EP), CBIC

May, 2018

World ATA Carnet Council Meeting

Dec, 2017

Press Meet on TIR System

Nov, 2017

Workshop on ATA Carnet: Your Visa for temporary export/import of goods between International Borders

FICCI-IRU Meeting on TIR System

Oct, 2017

CBEC,FICCI,UN-IRU Meeting on TIR System

Stakeholder Consultation on TIR System

Aug, 2017

Workshop on ATA Carnet: Your Visa for temporary export/import of goods between International Borders

Jul, 2017

Launch of ATA Carnet Insurance Policy for Start-Ups & SMEs

Jun, 2017

FICCI-UN IRU Meeting on TIR System