Growth Opportunity in the EU with Boomerang Carnets

ATA Carnets, the Passport for Equipment & Goods

The European Union (EU) is among the top three economies in the world and one of the three largest players in international trade. The EU is comprised of 27 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.  The U.S. and U.K. are among the EU’s top trade partners along with China.  Leading exports from the EU are industrial equipment, pharmaceutical products, motor vehicles, chemical products, computers/electronics, and optics.  Imports lead with computers and hardware, electrical machinery, vehicles and automobiles, minerals, fuels, oil, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment.

Boomerang carnets® has the privilege of working with customers who utilize ATA Carnets to grow their businesses in the EU.  Two examples are a drone delivery system startup and a scientific measurement device company.  Their expansion into the EU created tremendous growth and profits for their businesses.  In each case, ATA Carnets enabled them to demonstrate their innovative products with ease and economy to receptive markets in the EU.

The ATA Carnet is an internationally accepted customs document for temporarily exported merchandise, goods, or professional equipment and allows cross border movement of goods import-duty and -tax free into any of the 87+ carnet countries and territories for up to a year.  The ATA Carnet, also known as the Merchandise Passport, is an excellent way to access viable  international markets for your goods and services. 

The ATA Carnets’ benefits include avoidance of import-duty and -tax payment with built-in ease Clearing Customs.  Using an ATA Carnet to exhibit your product/services at an exhibition, fair, conference, or convention or demonstrate your product/services can lead to new contracts.    

The EU is a “one” Carnet Customs Territory

The EU is large, covering a geographical area totaling 4,422,773 km².  Curt E.H. Wilson, President & CEO of boomerang carnets, reminds that the EU is a single Customs territory made up of 27 countries.  “You can traverse all EU countries by presenting your carnet to Customs, once upon entry and once to exit.” 

Boomerang Makes Carnets Easy!

At Boomerang, cross-border movement of goods and equipment is made clear and simple with our useful resources and destination specific information.  With 36 years in the business, we understand what you want to know to make your trip as hassle free as possible.

• Duties and VAT/GST: Duties and VAT/GST | ATA Carnet A list of VAT/GST and Duty rates for countries.
• Advisories: Advisories | ATA Carnet To keep you up to date on any Important Information essential for your trip.
• Airport Maps: Airport Maps for Carnets | ATA Carnet Maps edited for use by hand-carried carnet users in most major international airports.
• Translation Guides: Translation Guides | ATA Carnet Commonly used phrases for carnet users translated into several languages and for use at foreign customs.

• Film Commissions: International Film Commission Carnet Directory | ATA Carnet A list of International Film Commissions and International Film Resources.  To make them easier to identify, an asterisk follows the twelve EU countries represented on this list.  

• Carnet Countries: https://www.atacarnet.com/carnet-countries Whether you are thinking of getting an ATA Carnet to the EU or elsewhere, look at our ATA Carnet countries page.  It may answer your question, but it also might ignite an idea to expand where you never thought of going before. 
• Videos: Making Carnets Easy Videos | ATA Carnet Watch our Making Carnets Easy videos for a step-by-step instructional on ATA Carnet use from start to finish.  

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 when you call or email us.   

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