ATA Carnet Myths, Mysteries and Misunderstandings Debunked, Unraveled and Explained – 10 of 10

“A freight forwarder or Customs Broker must apply for and obtain an ATA Carnet for you.”
 

FALSE:  You do not need a freight forwarder or Customs Broker to obtain an ATA Carnet.  You can choose to have your freight forwarder or Customs Broker handle your ATA Carnet application with cargo shipments or work with us directly and then ensure your ATA Carnet is given to your broker or forwarder.  If, however, you are “hand carrying” your merchandise or goods across international borders, you can obtain an ATA Carnet directly from us.  ATA Carnets are obtained this way by many companies, organizations, and individuals making a trip with goods, merchandise, and/or equipment across international borders from across all sectors: Film and Television, Media/News, Sciences, Auctions, Education, Fashion and Design, Music, Entertainment, Jewelry and Watches, UAV/Drone, Technology, Aerospace, Engineering, Real Estate, Finance, and more.
 

You can obtain your carnet in Four Easy Steps.

  1. Register for an Account 

  2. Gather Your Shipment Information

  3. Enter Your Shipment Data

  4. Submit Your Application

It’s that easy!  With Boomerang’s secure and easy online application process you will have no trouble and if you have any questions, our Carnet Specialists are available.  Once you have obtained your ATA Carnet, boomerang carnets® has a number of useful guides and tools available, such as our Making Carnets Easy video series and an online collection of airport maps.  Step-by-step guides are available to assist you in easy-to-understand language that cover every aspect of use.  If it is your first time applying for an ATA Carnet, we have a “First Time Application Guide.”

The ATA Carnet is an internationally accepted customs document for temporarily exported merchandise or goods.  It allows cross border movement of those goods import-duty and -tax free into 87+ carnet countries and territories for up to a year.  The ATA Carnet is  known as the Merchandise Passport for boomerang freight® and ideal for professional equipment, goods, or commercial samples moving in and out of countries.

Our Boomerang Carnet Distribution Centers are a Boomerang Benefit to obtain your Carnet expediently.  Boomerang carnets has affordable Same Day Carnet Service in Chicago (O’Hare), New York City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, and U.K. locations.  ATA Carnets can also be shipped by overnight service to anywhere in the U.S.
 

Boomerang’s Carnet Specialists offer expert customer service.  We are here to assist you 24/7, just call the Carnet HelpLine® 1-800-ATA-2900 |1-800-282-2900 or email us.  Also, if you want to ship by cargo, Boomerang has freight forwarder partners who can deliver your carnet to you, as well as handle your freight. Ask about our Boomerang Freight® Solutions service when you call or email us.

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