TIR Convention (1975) — Handbook 2024

12 July 2026 · EN · NL · DE · FR

Summary

The TIR Convention (1975) is the international customs transit system for goods moving by road across borders under customs seal. With a single TIR carnet and mutual recognition of customs controls, goods can transit multiple countries without repeated border inspections. This 2024 UNECE Handbook edition consolidates the convention text, its annexes and current best practice.

Official source: unece.org