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Goods Movement Reference (GMR) in the UK - UPDATE

Friday, April 28, 2023

Use Boomerang For Your ATA Carnets

Boomerang carnets® update—His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has advised that if you are a trader, hauler, or carrier moving goods through Goods Vehicle Movement Service port locations that use Goods Movement Reference (GMR) documents, it is important to know that as of March 23, 2023, your

  • ATA Carnet,
  • Transport Internationaux Routiers (TIR) carnet,
  • or paper Single Administrative Document (SAD) 

must be included in your GMR prior to your goods’ arrival at the port.  If you do not include them, your movement could be delayed.  When you use boomerang carnets to obtain an ATA Carnet, you can ask a Carnet Specialist for assistance and/or request a GMR.

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®.  The ATA Carnet is utilized by many sectors: Film/TV Production, Media Broadcasting, Music Touring, Engineering, Construction, Technology, Apparel, Medical Devices, Jewelry, Security, Energy, Photography, and many more.

The ATA Carnet is a unique international trade tool for accessing foreign markets easily and affordably.  ATA Carnets can be used for Commercial Samples, Professional Equipment, and Goods for Display at Trade Fairs and Exhibitions.  You can demonstrate your service or invention, transport equipment to fulfill a contract, and/or take part in a Trade Show that can create valuable contacts to grow your business.  Boomerang carnets provides ATA Carnets in the U.S., as well as in the U.K.  With 36 years in the carnet business, Boomerang has the experience and expertise customers have come to rely upon. 

Boomerang carnets offers affordable Same Day Carnet Service in Chicago, 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.

If you have any questions, boomerang carnets’ Carnet Specialists offer expert customer service and 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 when you call or email us.   

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