ATACPD04350 - ATA carnet procedures: format of the ATA carnet: contents

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Istanbul Convention Volume II Part 3; ATA Convention Part 1 - Annex to the Convention

An ATA carnet is made up of the following:

Voucher colour

Purpose

Green

The cover sheets both front cover and back cover. See ATACPD04355 

Yellow

Temporary exportation and re-importation vouchers. The corresponding counterfoils are provided on a separate yellow sheet. See ATACPD04370 

White

Temporary importation and re-exportation vouchers. The corresponding counterfoils are provided on a separate white sheet. See ATACPD04365 

Blue

Transit vouchers. These may or may not be present depending on the requirements of the countries through which the goods are travelling to reach their destination. See ATACPD04375