Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the payment of a ATA Carnet on the temporary movement of boats from the UK to the EU.

The UK is a signatory to the Customs Convention on the ATA Carnet and the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission. Approximately 80 countries around the world (including all EU member states) accept ATA Carnets. ATA Carnets are an option for moving goods temporarily between the UK and EU. During negotiations on the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the UK and the EU, both parties proposed text on the temporary admission of goods, which reflect practices set out in the ATA Carnet and Istanbul Conventions. These proposals are reflected in the final Trade and Cooperation Agreement text.

There is no requirement to use an ATA Carnet for the temporary movement of leisure boats from the UK to the EU. The use of an ATA Carnet is optional and is a commercial decision depending on an individual or business’s specific circumstances.