Expert Jakup Bellaqa: ATA Carnet facilitates the participation of Kosovo businesses in international markets

Kosovo’s admission to the international ATA Carnet system is being viewed as a beneficial development for the business community, as this mechanism aims to simplify customs procedures and enable local businesses to participate in international fairs and activities.

Economics expert Jakup Bellaqa told “Bota sot” that inclusion in this system could help expand Kosovo businesses and promote their products in foreign markets.

According to him, membership in ATA Carnet is a positive, albeit temporary, step, as it gives Kosovo companies the opportunity to participate in international fairs without paying customs duties on imports made as part of these activities. Bellaqa stressed that this makes it easier to export “Made in Kosova” products by avoiding import customs duties and having a positive impact on Kosovo’s economic development. According to him, this process could support the economy’s development trends and the presence of local products in the international market.

Bellaqa also emphasized that this document, also known as the “passport for goods,” gives Kosovo products the right to be exported without customs duties and taxes for a temporary period while participating in international fairs.

He added that participation in these activities could help businesses establish contacts with international companies. According to the expert, these connections could lead to new trade partnerships and open up further opportunities and potential for business development.