TIR / eTIR

UNECE 1975 international road transit system, eTIR version.

Definition

The TIR system covers 77 contracting parties. eTIR uses harmonised XML messages (TIR-EPD, eTIR Declaration). International eTIR pilot Iran-Turkey launched 2018 ; extended deployment EU and Central Asia 2024-2027. IRU guarantees (Geneva).

Origin

UNECE TIR Convention adopted 1975 (entered into force 1978).

Example in context

A Turkish lorry transits Turkmenistan → Kazakhstan → Russia under eTIR without sealing at each border.

Related terms

• ATA Carnet — exhibition regime.