- From June 1, 2026, the ATA Carnet will also be available in digital form (eATA).
- The ICC’s “ATA Carnet Customs” application will launch EU-wide, with initial use in Germany, EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, and the UK.
- A transition period until at least 2027 will still allow paper-based procedures in certain cases.
- The ICC’s Global Transition Plan governs the move from paper to digital ATA Carnets.
- Existing legal rules remain fully in force.
Source: zoll.de
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