Use an ATA Carnet Multiple Times and Watch Your Savings Multiply

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At boomerang carnets® we have seen companies expand their businesses and brands globally with the use of an ATA Carnet.  Our company has served customers seeking ATA Carnets for nearly forty years in the United States and over a decade in the United Kingdom.  By using the ATA Carnet more than once, the benefits will multiply, resulting in more savings and more growth.  The ATA Carnet supports global business expansion and growth while protecting your business’ working capital.
 

The ATA Carnet Made Easy

The ATA Carnet is an international unified customs document, accepted in over 90 countries and territories, and allows for duty- and tax-free temporary importation of goods, merchandise, and equipment.  Goods and merchandise on ATA Carnets include fine art, scientific equipment, musical instruments, technology, film and television production equipment, and more.  The ATA Carnet can be used multiple times during its period of validity, from 6 to 12 months, offering unmatched flexibility and cost savings advantages.
 

The ATA Carnet SAVINGS—MULTIPLIED

Let’s say you are temporarily moving $20,000 worth of industrial equipment into and out of three different international destinations for demonstration purposes: Spain, Switzerland, and Türkiye.  Without using a temporary import method like the ATA Carnet, you would have to pay the duties and taxes on your goods/equipment with each entry into each country to Customs authorities.

Import duty and taxes can be significant without an ATA Carnet.  See below:

Country—Payment to Customs

• Spain—$5,040
• Switzerland—$2,240
• Türkiye—$4,600

Your TOTAL estimated payment to Customs = $11,880.

Your TOTAL estimated payment for the ATA Carnet = $400.

In addition to its initial savings for one use, an ATA Carnet used multiple times creates multiple savings.  The ATA Carnet is valid for up to a year so that, if you need to return to each country with the same equipment, you can use that ATA Carnet and save another $11,880 on duties and taxes.  That’s $23,760 savings against the cost of the ATA Carnet at $400.  You can enter the same country or different countries on your itinerary multiple times, increasing the savings exponentially depending upon your usage.
 

A Customer Story:

Two Decades of Global Growth and Savings with ATA Carnets

One of our longstanding clients, a Colorado-based manufacturer of scientific measuring equipment, has been using ATA Carnets since 2006.  For twenty years, they have benefited from carnets to temporarily import their equipment into international markets for exhibitions and live demonstrations.

Their experience with boomerang carnets is a powerful example of how ATA Carnet use will spark business growth and save significantly in the process.  By simplifying customs procedures and eliminating the need to pay duties and taxes on temporary imports, ATA Carnets have enabled them to clear customs across many international borders, multiplying their savings on import duty and -tax for each country—that can add up significantly! 

See the SAVINGS

The bottom row of this chart highlights an estimate of the duties and tax savings for our manufacturer client and is especially impactful compared with their total out-of-pocket ATA Carnet cost.

TOTAL duties and taxes avoided with ATA Carnets: $1,200,000.

TOTAL Out-of-Pocket Cost for ATA Carnets: $28,668.
 

When asked about their experience, here’s what they said about using ATA Carnets:

• Cost Savings: “The carnet really helps control cost with the elimination of duties, taxes, and temporary importation bonds.  It takes the guesswork out of budgeting for travel through multiple countries…makes it more cost efficient.”
• Easy to Use & Adaptable: “The carnet allows us to move freely about the globe wherever we need to be and save time and money in the process.”
• Growing Client Base: “It has definitely been a helpful tool in making our demo and trade shows a success and helps us gain prospective new customers.  The carnet has been a very big part of growing our customer base in the Pacific Rim as well as gaining a bigger presence in Europe.”

Over time, the ATA Carnet has become more than just a customs document, it is a strategic international trade tool.  ATA Carnets reduce costs, streamline logistics, and create opportunities in building relationships that lead to sales and growth.
 

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