CPDs and ATA Carnets Streamline International Travel & Trade

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Boomerang carnets® has the unique distinction as the only carnet company who can assist customers with both CPD and ATA Carnet documentation.  While each document serves different purposes, they are often used together and provide significant savings on duty and taxes when crossing international borders. Presenting these internationally accepted customs documents to customs officers can make clearing customs easier and quicker. 
 

The ATA Carnet: The “Merchandise Passport”

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.  Known as the “Merchandise Passport” for boomerang freight®, the ATA Carnet is a vital tool for businesses engaged in international trade.
 

The CPD: The “Vehicle Passport”

The CPD, known formally as Carnet de Passages en Douane, is an internationally accepted customs document that differs from the ATA Carnet in that it is used for the temporary admission of road vehicles (private and commercial road motor vehicles) in countries where required.  The CPD, known as the “Vehicle Passport”, allows vehicles to enter multiple countries for temporary importation without paying the import-duty and -taxes and is valid for up to a year.  They can also provide an extra layer of protection clearing customs in countries where they are not required.  Acceptable vehicles covered by CPDs include new and used passenger cars, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and trailers.  Boomerang carnets issues CPDs for both the U.S. and Canada. 
 

A Dream Come True for One Customer

Boomerang carnets received a call for help in the summer of 2023 from a highly successful e-commerce fulfillment business entrepreneur.  After selling his business, he decided to travel the globe in a luxury motorhome valued at approximately $1M.  The vehicle was built and bought in Germany. In 2023, we asked, “Where’s your carnet? How do you plan to get this into the U.S.?” As yet, he didn’t have a plan.

Fast forward to today, the globetrotting entrepreneur has been enjoying the beauty of North America, and called again explaining he and the luxe motorhome are in Anchorage, Alaska, with the desire to ship it to Chile and fly to meet it there. Curt Wilson and Bonnie Jantzen, of Boomerang Freight Solutions, have moved into action and are preparing a quote for ATA, CPD and logistics services to provide the best widespread protection for crossing borders in South America.  No matter where he traveled, he would be covered to drive, explore, and cross borders in his luxe motorhome with the proper customs documentation.
 

Call us!

When CPDs are presented with ATA Carnets they provide an added extra layer of protection, should you require it.  Boomerang carnets can assist with both ATA Carnet and CPD international customs documents for customers based in the U.S.  Additionally, we are authorized to issue CPDs for Canadian customers.  For customers in the U.K., we can provide ATA Carnets through our partners at the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and recommend reliable strategic partners for your CPD needs.

Our Carnet Specialists are here to assist you 24/7, just call the Carnet HelpLine®, (800) ATA-2900 | (800) 282-2900, or email us.

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