Temporary Import

Customs & Trade

Definition

A customs procedure allowing goods to enter a country temporarily without paying full duties, on the condition that they will be re-exported within a specified period. Common in time-critical logistics for AOG parts (sent for installation, defective part returned), exhibition equipment, and professional equipment. An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that simplifies temporary import across 80+ countries. FlashGL arranges ATA Carnets and temporary import declarations for qualifying OBC shipments.

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