UK, EU, Norway and Switzerland Begin Digital ATA Carnet Processing, Paper Backup Still Required
EFM Global urges temporary import operators to carry paper carnets as backup during the transition from the paper-based system used since the 1960s.
swissinfo.chDigital ATA Carnet processing began June 1, 2026, across the United Kingdom, European Union, Norway, and Switzerland. The change ends the paper-based system that has operated since the 1960s and applies to any operator moving goods temporarily across borders in these territories.
Sectors affected include live events productions, touring artists and athletes, exhibition freight, film and television equipment, automotive samples, and high-value prototypes.
EFM Global, a London-based international logistics consultant specializing in complex projects, issued the advisory on the same day the system went live. Ben Silas, Group Chief Commercial Officer of EFM Global, said customs authorities have confirmed they will work with operators through the transition.
"June 1 is not a drop-dead deadline; customs has confirmed it will work with operators through the transition, and we want that message to reach everyone moving goods across these borders, because as we know, ‘the show must go on,’" Silas said.
Silas added that operators must have their paper carnet as backup. EFM Global advises all temporary import operators to carry paper carnets as backup and expect customs flexibility during the transition period. The company stated that the digital carnet go-live date is June 1, 2026, and urged businesses relying on ATA Carnets for temporary international shipments to take immediate action.
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