The ATA Carnet (commonly known as the ATA Handbook or Passport for Goods) is an internationally accepted customs document created by the World Customs Organization for goods imported and exported on a temporary basis. The abbreviation ATA derives from the French *Admission Temporaire* and the English *Temporary Admission*, meaning temporary admission. In China, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) / China Chamber of International Commerce is the sole issuing and guaranteeing body. It provides a general guarantee to the General Administration of Customs for goods exported temporarily under an ATA Carnet, so holders do not need to pay deposits or apply for guarantees item by item with customs. The ATA Carnet covers three core categories: exhibition goods (items displayed or used at international expos, trade fairs, exhibitions and international conferences), professional equipment (news filming gear, measuring instruments, medical devices, performance props, etc.), and commercial samples (demonstration items displayed to secure overseas orders). Goods explicitly excluded include: perishable and consumable items, goods imported for resale, gifts, goods brought in for processing or repair, and equipment for industrial manufacturing, resource exploitation, construction and excavation. An ATA Carnet is valid for a maximum of one year and cannot be extended directly. If the goods cannot be returned within the validity period, a renewal application must be filed. The destination country or region must be a contracting party to the ATA Convention or the Istanbul Convention and have implemented the ATA Carnet system.

Shanghai Yiqi International Freight Co., Ltd. provides full-process logistics services for exhibitors’ temporarily imported and exported exhibition goods, including: logistics plan design (international air, sea, rail and multimodal transport), consultation and document assistance for ATA Carnet application, export customs declaration and inspection, coordination for port inspections, on-site delivery and booth setup at overseas exhibition venues, return shipment arrangements for goods re-imported after the show, plus reminders for re-import deadlines and customs cancellation. Important note: The ATA Carnet can only be issued by CCPIT / China Chamber of International Commerce. As a freight forwarder, Shanghai Yiqi does not issue carnets but offers application guidance and full logistics execution. Exhibition goods must be re-imported in their original condition (excluding normal wear and tear). If goods are sold, gifted, purchased or abandoned overseas, you must file a customs declaration and complete tax payment and formal cancellation procedures. Promotional materials and giveaways (consumables) are generally not listed on the main cargo list of the ATA Carnet and require a separate list for consumable items. All documentary requirements and time limits are subject to the latest rules issued by the local competent customs and CCPIT.