ATR certificates: the latest clarifications confirmed by the Customs Directorate

Last March, we shared with you information on the establishment of ATR certificates and their formalism applicable on 1 April 2024 (see:EU/Turkey Customs Union: reminder of ATR movement certificates)

Some questions remained outstanding and the Customs wished to answer them very precisely. The summary of the note is as follows:

• ATRs covered by Turkish Customswith the entry « EEC »in box 4no longer valid since 1 Aprildate of the document. In other words, it isdate on Turkish Customs stampthe date of customs clearance in France.
• The ATRs covered by the French Customswith the entry « EU » in box 4 are not valid butremain authorised by derogation until 31 December 2024to dispose of stocks of certificates.
• French ATRs referring to the EECremain allowed until the text of Decision 1/2006 changes; In fact, a translation error in the text misleaded publishers, the customs will keep operators informed of the update of the text.
• The visa for certificates is subject to theproof of the free movement of goods in the EU/Turkey Customs Union. As a result, French operators must be able to supply the declaration of import for a third party or proof of manufacture in the EU at the earliest opportunity.

Last clarification concerning ATRs established by Customs Representatives Registered on behalf of French exporters: a representation mandate must be signed by the customer.

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We invite you to read this very clear and complete note:Details of ATR movement certificates

Source(s): Note to operators

Editor(s): L. SPRIET