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Exhibition & Event Cargo

ATA Carnet and bond-based temporary imports — cleared before doors open, re-exported without losing your security.

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Temporary Imports, Permanent Deadlines

Exhibition cargo lives on a clock: goods must clear before the event, perform flawlessly, and exit India compliantly afterwards. We manage temporary import structures for exhibitors, event producers, and touring technical productions.

Two Routes Into India — Temporarily

RouteHow It WorksBest For
ATA CarnetInternational customs passport — duty-free temporary admission, re-export within validityExhibitors from Carnet member countries; multi-country tours
Re-export bondImport under bond/security with customs, refunded on timely re-exportNon-Carnet origins; complex or high-value setups

What We Handle

  • Carnet validation and clearance at Indian ports and airports
  • Bond and bank-guarantee structuring where Carnet isn’t available
  • Event-deadline clearance planning — goods on the floor before doors open
  • Venue coordination and delivery windows with organisers
  • Re-export execution — the step that protects your security deposit and Carnet standing
  • Conversion to permanent import where items are sold at the event — duty regularisation done right

Sectors We Serve

  • Trade fair exhibitors — machinery, demo equipment, display stock
  • Pro-audio, lighting and broadcast productions
  • Sports and entertainment events
  • Product launches and corporate showcases

Our pro-audio client base means we clear tour-grade technical equipment routinely — we know what a load-in deadline means.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does India accept ATA Carnets?
Yes — for exhibitions and fairs under the ATA Convention, validated through FICCI as the national guaranteeing body. We manage validation and clearance at the port of entry and exit.
What if we sell exhibited goods at the event?
Sold items convert to permanent import — applicable duty is paid and the Carnet/bond regularised for those units. We handle the conversion paperwork so the remainder re-exports cleanly.
How early should exhibition cargo arrive?
Plan customs clearance completion 5–7 working days before your load-in date for sea freight, 3–4 for air — buffers included for examination. We build the timeline backwards from your event date.

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