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Diploma in ATA Carnet, Customs and Temporary Exports

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in ATA carnets, customs and temporary exports. 8 modules covering the international customs framework, ATA carnets, temporary admission, export and re-export, the Carnet de Passages, taxation and logistics, and customs compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Diploma in ATA Carnet, Customs and Temporary Exports — studying from the United States

Restoration and classic vehicle engineering is a niche but active field in the United States, supported by a large enthusiast community and well-established events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Hershey's AACA Fall Meet. Specialist restoration shops, museums and collector car firms require engineers who understand historic materials, mechanical systems and period-correct design. Work often combines traditional craftsmanship with modern diagnostics and documentation. Professional connections are typically built through clubs and heritage organizations.

Fees for the United States: 1,440 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in the United States

  • Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA)
  • Historic Vehicle Association (HVA)
  • Society of Automotive Historians (SAH)
  • Classic Car Club of America (CCCA)

Typical roles

  • Restoration Engineer
  • Classic Vehicle Technician
  • Historic Vehicle Specialist
  • Restoration Project Manager

Questions from the United States

Are fees shown in US Dollars?

Yes. All fees on this site are shown in US Dollars, and instalment options are available for many programmes.

Do I get a tutor?

Yes. Every learner is assigned a dedicated technical tutor who supports progress throughout the programme and the final project.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the Union customs framework and how it applies to vehicles.

02

Manage ATA carnets and Carnets de Passages.

03

Apply temporary admission and processing procedures.

04

Handle temporary exports and re-importations.

05

Calculate the costs, guarantees and taxation of an operation.

06

Identify compliance risks and apply controls.

07

Plan complete customs operations for events.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Foreign trade specialists.
  • Customs agents.
  • Logistics coordinators for motoring events.
  • Managers of touring collections.
  • Customs compliance officers.
  • Classic vehicle transport consultants.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to move into the classic vehicle trade.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ATA Convention (Brussels, 1961) (temporary admission of goods under ATA carnets)
  • Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission (1990) (harmonised temporary admission procedures)
  • Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (supplementing the Union Customs Code)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 (implementing rules of the Union Customs Code)
  • Regulation (EC) 116/2009 (export of cultural goods)
  • Incoterms 2020 (international trade terms)
  • CMR Convention (international carriage of goods by road)
  • TARIC
  • AEAT Electronic Office
  • SAP Global Trade Services
  • Descartes CustomsInfo
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1World Customs Organization
  2. 1.2Union Customs Code
  3. 1.3Customs status of goods
  4. 1.4Tariff classification of vehicles
  5. 1.5Customs value
  6. 1.6Origin of goods
  7. 1.7Authorised economic operator
  8. 1.8Customs representation
  9. 1.9Electronic declaration systems
  10. 1.10Case study: classifying a collector vehicle
  1. 2.1ATA Convention and Istanbul Convention
  2. 2.2Member countries and permitted uses
  3. 2.3Issuing chambers of commerce
  4. 2.4General list of goods
  5. 2.5Guarantees and security
  6. 2.6Exportation, importation and transit sheets
  7. 2.7Counterfoils and vouchers
  8. 2.8Extensions and duplicates
  9. 2.9Regularising incidents
  10. 2.10Practical: completing an ATA carnet
  1. 3.1Temporary admission in the Union
  2. 3.2Total and partial relief from duties
  3. 3.3Vehicles for exhibitions and fairs
  4. 3.4Professional and competition equipment
  5. 3.5Inward processing in restorations
  6. 3.6Outward processing
  7. 3.7Customs warehousing
  8. 3.8Time limits and discharge
  9. 3.9Liability of the holder
  10. 3.10Case study: temporary admission for a concours d'elegance
  1. 4.1Export declaration
  2. 4.2Proof of exit and the ECS system
  3. 4.3Permanent versus temporary export
  4. 4.4Re-importation with relief
  5. 4.5Returned goods
  6. 4.6Licences for cultural goods
  7. 4.7Dual-use controls
  8. 4.8Vehicle documentation
  9. 4.9Re-export time limits
  10. 4.10Workshop: temporary export file for a motor show
  1. 5.1Carnet de Passages en Douane
  2. 5.2Temporary admission of touring vehicles
  3. 5.3Registration, insurance and international driving permit
  4. 5.4Cross-border rallies
  5. 5.5Third-country regulations
  6. 5.6Competition vehicles in transit
  7. 5.7Coordination with organisers
  8. 5.8Border incidents
  9. 5.9Associated insurance
  10. 5.10Practical: documentation plan for an intercontinental rally
  1. 6.1Import VAT
  2. 6.2Special tax on certain means of transport
  3. 6.3Incoterms 2020 and cost allocation
  4. 6.4Container and ro-ro shipping
  5. 6.5CMR Convention
  6. 6.6Transport insurance
  7. 6.7Freight forwarders and customs agents
  8. 6.8Budgeting the operation
  9. 6.9Document traceability
  10. 6.10Case study: costs of a shipment to the United States
  1. 7.1Customs infringements and penalties
  2. 7.2Smuggling and its legal regime
  3. 7.3Due diligence for cultural goods
  4. 7.4Anti-money-laundering in luxury vehicles
  5. 7.5Post-clearance controls
  6. 7.6Managing discrepancies
  7. 7.7Communication with authorities
  8. 7.8Internal procedures
  9. 7.9Team training
  10. 7.10Practical: documentary audit of an operation
  1. 8.1Defining the event and destination
  2. 8.2Analysing the applicable procedure
  3. 8.3Selecting documents
  4. 8.4Logistics plan
  5. 8.5Calculating guarantees and costs
  6. 8.6Timeline of formalities
  7. 8.7Contingency plan
  8. 8.8Complete file
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working tools are TARIC, the AEAT Electronic Office, SAP Global Trade Services and Descartes CustomsInfo, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: preparing an ATA carnet for an international show, simulating a temporary admission and carrying out a documentary audit of a vehicle shipment. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: ATA Convention (Brussels, 1961), Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission (1990), Regulation (EU) 952/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, Regulation (EC) 116/2009, Incoterms 2020, CMR Convention.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the ATA Convention, the Istanbul Convention and Regulation (EU) 952/2013 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:TARIC, AEAT Electronic Office, SAP Global Trade Services and Descartes CustomsInfo, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete customs operation file for a motoring event abroad, from the applicable procedure to guarantees, costs and contingencies, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Vehicle classification
Classify a collector vehicle for customs purposes.
ATA carnet
Complete an ATA carnet for an international motor show.
Temporary export file
Prepare a temporary export and re-importation file for a vehicle.
Cost and tax estimate
Calculate the costs, guarantees and taxes of a shipment abroad.
Final project
Plan a complete customs operation for an international event, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Foreign trade specialistCustoms agentMotoring events logistics coordinatorTouring collections managerCustoms compliance officerClassic vehicle transport consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with TARIC, AEAT Electronic Office, SAP Global Trade Services and Descartes CustomsInfo, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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