ATA Carnets Help Clear Customs Fast—#CarnetIt2026

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In 2025, boomerang carnets® issued more than 13,500 ATA Carnets across the U.S. and the U.K., supporting businesses, organizations, and individuals as they temporarily moved goods across international borders.  In our nearly 40 years in business in the U.S. and over ten years in the U.K. we have assisted all sectors access the benefits ATA Carnets.  They include manufacturing, media, music, technology, sports, film & television production, equestrian, medicine, art, science, education, and more.

Happy International Customs Day!

International Customs Day on January 26 is the perfect time to highlight ATA Carnets as an international trade tool for smooth customs clearance of goods while avoiding payment of duty and taxes on temporary imports.  We are proud to have served so many clients and be part of their international expansion and growth.

Avoid Duties, Taxes, and Costly Deposits

When importing goods, merchandise, or professional equipment temporarily, customs procedures can quickly become complex—and expensive.  Importers are often required to pay duties and taxes upfront or post large on-the-spot overseas cash deposits to move their goods and equipment across borders.  ATA Carnets eliminate any confusing requirements, offering a streamlined, internationally accepted solution for your temporary imports.

Consider this example: If you are temporarily importing $100,000 worth of goods, customs authorities may require a cash deposit of up to $40,000 without an ATA Carnet.  Multiply that by multiple trips in a 12-month period or trips to multiple countries and the financial impact escalates quickly, restricting cash flow, limiting mobility, and putting international opportunities on hold.

With an ATA Carnet, cash deposits are eliminated.  Valid for up to one year, an ATA Carnet can cover multiple trips to multiple countries for itineraries on the move.  ATA Carnets also serve as the registration of goods with Customs upon re-entry to the U.S. or U.K. saving you additional paperwork and cost.
 

Webinar Opportunity—February 25, 2026—11:00 AM EST

Temporary Imports Tools for International Exhibitors

The U.S. Commercial Service/U.S. Department of Commerce invited boomerang carnets to speak expertly on the ATA Carnet.  We will be represented by Kiel Ursin, Carnet Specialist and top ATA Carnet & Communications Specialist for boomerang carnets.  His experience and expert knowledge cover carnet usage, carnet countries, as well as foreign and domestic customs services.  The Webinar is open to all U.S. companies interested in exhibiting at trade shows in Mexico in 2026.  

Additional Speakers include:

• Manuel Velazquez, Trade Facilitation & Customs Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Monterrey
• Yazmin Rojas, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Monterrey

Please join us! You will:

• Learn about temporary import methods.
• Hear about industry trends and upcoming trade shows.
• Gain practical tips to ease the export of samples and demos.
• Learn how to avoid delays at customs.

Registration and information: check back on our Events page

The webinar is free of charge.
 

We Dramatically Improved User Experience—We are the original!

• Our customers rely on our expert knowledge, responsive customer service, and secure, user-friendly online carnet application, designed for efficiency, ease, and optimum security.
   
• We proudly support clients on both sides of the Atlantic with single-click convenience, proven reliability, and exceptional customer care.
   
• Proven Record: 223,400 carnet applications have been processed without a single security breach. 

On International Customs Day and every day, ATA Carnets remain a powerful reminder that smart trade tools don’t just move goods, they move opportunities and growth forward. 

We thank the many Customs Officers who assist travelers and importers daily and acknowledge their vital role in maintaining safety and security for travelers, traders, and our customers.
 

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