UAE Becomes First Non-European Country to Roll Out eATA Carnet
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Dubai – November 09, 2026 -- The UAE began rolling out the electronic eATA Carnet system on 9 November 2026, the first country outside Europe to do so. Dubai Chambers, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and Dubai Customs are implementing the project jointly.
Digital declarations and QR codes replace paper carnets
The system issues and processes ATA Carnets electronically, using digital declarations, QR codes and transaction records in place of paper procedures. It is designed to speed up customs clearance, improve transparency and ease the movement of goods for international trade and events.