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Greece digitizes ATA Carnet procedures for faster customs clearance
🇬🇷 Greece /Economy & Trade

Greece digitizes ATA Carnet procedures for faster customs clearance

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • Greece is digitizing ATA Carnet procedures starting June 1, 2026, aligning with international standards to facilitate trade.
  • The new system, developed by the International Chamber of Commerce and the World Customs Organization, uses QR codes and unique transaction IDs for faster customs clearance.
  • Initially covering the EU, UK, Switzerland, and Norway, the system will expand to other contracting parties by the end of 2027.

Greece is set to streamline customs procedures with the full digitization of ATA Carnet management, beginning June 1, 2026. This move aims to modernize customs processes, align with contemporary international standards, and boost international trade and imports.

The digital transformation is being implemented through specialized applications like ATA Carnet Customs, ATA Carnet Gateway, and ATA Carnet App/Desktop. These tools, developed by the International Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the World Customs Organization, will enable transactions to be conducted digitally using QR codes and unique transaction identifiers. This digital shift is expected to accelerate customs clearance, improve the traceability and reconciliation of ATA Carnet movements, and significantly reduce the administrative burden on customs services.

The initial phase of the digital rollout will include the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Norway. Other parties to the International Convention on Customs will gradually integrate into the system by the end of 2027. Globally, the complete digitization of these procedures is anticipated by January 1, 2028.

For further details and assistance, individuals can contact the AADE's customer service center via phone at 1521 or through the my1521 digital platform. The AADE (Independent Authority for Public Revenue) is leading this initiative to enhance efficiency and transparency in customs operations.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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