Madagascar Implements ATA Import Documents Collection System

Enterprises with export to Africa should pay attention: Madagascar, the African island country, has started implementing the ATA certificate register system. ATA is widely used in the world as a customs document, also known as free import of passports, allowing temporary imports of goods to be exempt from customs duties.

The reporter learned from the Madagascar daily newspaper that Madagascar has started implementing the ATA (temporary import, Admission Temporaire) system. In March 14, 2014, the CCIA launched the launching ceremony.

according to Madagascar Josielle Rafidy, President of the Federation of industry and Commerce (FCCIM), said ATA is a customs document widely used internationally, also known as free imports of goods, allowing temporary imports of goods to be exempt from customs duties.

　　 ATA The certificate book only applies to certain specific goods, such as product samples, products for display or use at international exhibitions and trade fairs, as well as professional equipment for all kinds of professionals (engineers, photographers, athletes, etc.).

The purpose of the ATA system is to simplify the provisional system. Imported goods Customs clearance procedures. The ATA certificate book covers the customs declaration documents required from the temporary import of goods to the reexport process. Therefore, the holder does not need to fill in the domestic declaration documents of the countries of entry or transit countries, and at the same time, he can avoid the guarantee of the import duties of the goods. However, if the goods fail to return at the specified time in the importing country, the holder should pay the import tax to the importing country.

At present, more than 80 countries in the world have accessions to the ATA Convention and the Istanbul convention. The parties should apply the customs system to each other to enjoy tariff reduction.

The Madagascar Federation of industry and commerce is the only authorized issuing body of the ATA document of Malaysia. The ATA certificate book is valid for one year and expires at maturity.