eATA Carnets to Launch in Europe in June 2026

On June 1st, 2026, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland will become the first thirty countries to officially issue eATA carnets, according to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Authorities in these four customs territories will process ATA Carnets electronically through the ICC’s eATA system, improving efficiency, data accuracy, and border processing for temporary admissions. This marks the first large-scale rollout of the electronic ATA Carnet system and the start of the global transition from paper to digital carnets.

US-issued ATA Carnets used for travel to the EU, the UK, Norway, and Switzerland will be impacted by this change, though no immediate action is required for holders at this time. USCIB, as National Guaranteeing and Issuing Association for ATA Carnets in the US, will work closely with the ICC and our authorized service providers, Boomerang Carnets and Roanoke Insurance Group, to provide clear guidance to holders in advance of these changes.

The US plans to join the next wave countries implementing eATA carnets in the second half of 2026, subject to final readiness and coordination with US Customs and Border Protection. We will continue to share updates and instructions as more details are released in the coming months. Stay tuned and get excited for a new era of ATA Carnets!