Brexit & The Irish Border
We don’t yet know if the UK (and Ireland) will soon need to display similar notices. Irish border discussions are at the top of the Brexit agenda and unresolved. Political implications apart, worth looking at the scale of the problem. Over 90,000 Irish companies trade with the UK, €18 billion in goods travel in the […]
The Creative Sector & Brexit
Dynamic Dox are pleased to support a wide range of UK businesses, although the creative industry plays a part and is larger than many appreciate. A contribution of around £100 billion to the economy, above average wage levels and consistent growth deserve recognition. Those working in the field feel this is not the case regarding […]
Long Distance ATA Carnets
As far as we know, there are no customs posts in space, although one ATA carnet supported item is on the way out of our atmosphere. The European Space Agency have provided a South Korean university with an advanced, portable magnetometer. Built to measure planetary magnetic fields and due to spend a few months orbiting […]
Growing ATA Carnet Use
From a standing start in 1961, ATA carnet use has now grown to over 180,000 per year globally. Not bad for a document described in 1961 as “an interesting experiment” and actively adopted by nine countries at the time. We are now beyond seventy countries, the International Chamber of Commerce publish guides in eight languages, […]
ATA Carnets & Export Control on Cultural Items
Historic portraits are often considered to be of cultural significance. The core point to appreciate is that export controls on art, antiques and archaeological objects generally apply to temporary export, as well as permanent. Whilst there are precedents for objections to export for younger items, age is a key factor. To require an export licence, […]
ATA Carnet & The Phillipines
The pod of dolphins seen off the Philippines look to be in unison, not so sure this is the case for the government and their business community. In a recent statement, the Philippines Business Network slated the government for achieving little progress in taking their policy recommendations forward. Amongst other concerns, from security to corruption, […]
ATA Carnets & Brexit
The EU and UK are drifting apart. Where will this leave temporary exports ? Web visitors often use our site to check which countries accept, or require an ATA carnet. What none of us know is whether the list will soon grow. Our exit from Europe is coming, with negotiations for the future still to […]
Digitalisation Of ATA Carnets
The goods we use are becoming a digital network, should the carnets they travel on join them? The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is working towards a digitalised ATA Carnet system. Following a stakeholders meeting at the World Customs Organization in June 2017, to discuss the principles. The system demonstrated there is based on a […]
Worldwide ATA Carnet Developments
To see an interactive example of this map and a complete list of current member states, go to ATA carnet Countries ATA carnet use continues to develop within member countries and new members are joining, carnets now cover most of the trading world. A few notes below on the most recent member and changes in […]
Growing ATA Carnet Use In The UAE
The Dubai Chamber video highlights the continuing growth they are seeing. With The UAE being relatively new members of the ATA carnet family, interesting to note the importance they place on carnets to help with business. Dubai Chamber recently help a meeting with Ras Al Khaimah and Madinah (Saudi Arabia) chamber staff, to share best […]