Kolkata – The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) – West Bengal State Council – held a Workshop on “Why Should India Expand the ATA Carnet System” and “Why Should Exporters Use the ATA Carnet System” in Kolkata, India on April 29, 2016. FICCI organized the workshop with the support of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), through its World Chambers Federation (WCF), the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce & Industry (CACCI) and the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO).

The workshop, which was conducted by Mrs. Lee Ju Song, Executive Director of ICC Asia, was attended by more than 100 participants from India Customs, trade promotion agencies and members from FIEO. It covered the rationale for the early expansion of the ATA Carnet System in India to cover professional equipment and commercial samples. Discussions also addressed why exporters should use ATA Carnets to successfully develop their export markets.