ATA Carnets 101: Discover How Our Webinars Help You Trade Globally

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At boomerang carnets®, we specialize in helping businesses expand internationally by providing ATA Carnets—a powerful tool for the temporary import of goods and merchandise into foreign markets.  We  also assist businesses by presenting webinars offering expert guidance on the ATA Carnet across all sectors.  The ATA Carnet is an internationally accepted customs document that allows for temporary importation of goods and merchandise into foreign countries, import-duty and -tax free.  They help companies gain global exposure and increase profits.
 

Fueling Global Growth: Recent Webinar Highlights

On April 30, we presented the webinar, ATA Carnets 101: Streamline Trade & Boost Business Growth in partnership with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).  The webinar explored the fundamentals of ATA Carnets, focusing on their use and how they save money and time for your temporary international trade. 

Kiel Ursin, a Carnet Specialist at boomerang carnets and internationally recognized authority on ATA Carnet procedures, led the webinar.  Earlier this year, Kiel was invited to present a session on the ATA Carnet at the inaugural AUVSI XPONENTIAL EU 2025, a premiere international trade exhibition for the unmanned systems and robotics industry in Düsseldorf, Germany.  His experience and expert knowledge encompasses carnet usage, carnet countries, as well as foreign and domestic customs.
 

Top Questions from the Webinar: What You Need to Know

Using an ATA Carnet can simplify international temporary imports for your goods and merchandise, but questions often come up about what you can and can’t do with goods while they’re abroad.  Here are the top three questions from the recent webinar Q&A that address selling goods, same day carnets, and licensing requirements.  Here’s what you need to know:

1. Can I Sell Goods While Using an ATA Carnet?
   Yes, you can.  The ATA Carnet is designed for temporary importation—you bring goods or merchandise into a foreign country without paying duties and taxes, as long as the items return to the country of origin.  However, there are instances where a sale may occur.  For example, let’s say you're demonstrating a medical device across five countries, and the final destination—the sixth—is where you plan to sell it.  You can still benefit from avoiding duty and tax in the first five countries and then pay customs duties and taxes when it’s permanently imported into the sixth.  This is a valid use of the carnet and avoids unnecessary freight costs or multiple customs payments on your itinerary.  We can provide detailed guidance if you sell goods while using a carnet.
2. Is Same Day Carnet® Service Available at Your Distribution Center Locations?
   Yes, Same Day Carnets are possible at our Boomerang Carnet Distribution Center locations.  Most of our listed locations partner with us and have dedicated carnet printers.  While some printers are designated for specific clients (like freight forwarders), they can be flexible and are happy to help, even on short notice.  Just give us a call first and we will make the necessary arrangements. 
3. Do I Still Need Export Licenses if I Use a Carnet?
   Yes, you do.  The ATA Carnet only covers exemption from duties and taxes on your temporary imports—it doesn’t waive compliance with export controls or licensing regulations.  You must still obtain and adhere to any required domestic or foreign export licenses.  You can absolutely use a carnet with license-controlled goods, as long as all the license requirements are met.  

ATA Carnets: A Gateway to Global Markets

ATA Carnets can be a crucial component for demonstrating your products to prospective customers abroad import-duty and -tax-free.  The opportunities for prospective customers to experience your product in their own environments is a benefit of ATA Carnet use.  This face-to-face approach is a powerful way to seal the deal.  We can help you utilize the built-in benefits of the ATA Carnet.  Just call us.

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