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2012 Orchestra Scholarships Announced
June 1, 2012
Moira Wilson, coordinator of CIB's scholarship and sponsorship programs, has announced the recipients of the 2012 Carnets "Play the World" scholarships. Three orchestras have been selected to receive the scholarship funds to cover the cost of attendance at the 2012 League of American Orchestras annual conference.
Worldwide Carnet User Group Growing Quickly
May 31, 2012
The newly-formed LinkedIn user group, ATA Carnet User & Discussion Group, is taking off. It started slowly two months ago and now is increasing its Users by 20% a week.
Airports Need to Wake Up
May 17, 2012
Airports are not designed for the ATA Carnet user. And that bothers us. So when asked by the editor of EXEC magazine what our airport wishlist is, we asked for signage and more.
Care & Feeding of Live Horses on Carnets
May 4, 2012
New rules for listing and valuing live horses on ATA Carnets have been issued. Live horses listed on carnets have long been a concern for certain foreign customs services due to the concentration of training facilities and large number of temporarily imported horses in those countries such as Germany and the Netherlands. Boomerang carnets® has published an Advisory to alert carnet applicants to the new rules. Read more...
Poll: Why go Abroad?
April 10, 2012
Artistic excellence? US Ambassador-at-large? Community service? Cultural mission? You decide. What is the role of international orchestra tours?
Join the Carnet User and Discussion Group
April 10, 2012
We invite foreign and US carnet users and future users to join the ATA Carnet User & Discussion Group on LinkedIn. Carnet users share many experiences when using the carnet and this forum is an opportunity to learn from other users. Once you are logged in to LinkedIn, search Groups for the ATA Carnet User & Discussion Group to request to join.
Customs Streamlines ATA Carnet Validation
March 16, 2012
A CBP Muster Topic issued in October 2011 (Office of Field Operations) improves a tricky process that U.S. ATA Carnet users and customs officers have wrestled with for years. It is now permitted to have a carnet validated at any port of exit as long as the goods will be out of the user's control after departing from that port.
Team USA: Ready, Set, Go to the London Summer Olympics
January 31, 2012
U.S. teams preparing for the 2012 Summer Olympics can minimize travel stress and shipping hassles by planning ahead to use an ATA Carnet (The Merchandise Passport) to clear customs in the U.K. Being prepared with the right temporary import documentation can prevent avoidable problems:
"ATA Carnet" Makes Export.gov's Top 50 List
January 6, 2012
Happy New Year and Best Wishes for a Prosperous and Successful 2012!
And the Gateway CA Raffle Winner is...
November 21, 2011
Congratulations to Jeffrey Slusarz, Contingency Planner, US Coast Guard, Alameda, CA on winning a Digital Camcorder. Thanks to all who stopped by our booth and participated in the raffle. Our second year exhibiting at Gateway CA was an educational experience and we met many like-minded, pro-active business people. Executive Luncheon Keynote Speaker Dr.
And the DEC 2011 Raffle Winners Are...
November 21, 2011
Congratulations to the 10 winners of $10.00 Starbucks gift cards:
Mexican Carnet Authorities Issue Warning
November 8, 2011
Mexican carnet authority, CANACO, has issued an official warning that carnet users trying to enter Mexico with a carnet that has not been registered in advance will be denied entry. As previously reported by CIB, carnets entering Mexico need to be registered, at least several days, in advance of arriving in Mexico.
Carnets Now Accepted in Cabo San Lucas Mexico
October 14, 2011
Effective immediately, an additional customs district has been added to the Mexican ports accepting ATA Carnets. That district includes the airports at Cabo San Lucas and Santa Rosalia.
U.A.E. Update - Abu Dhabi
October 6, 2011
Abu Dhabi will begin accepting ATA Carnets for the temporary admission of goods effective October 1st, 2011. Goods traveling on ATA Carnets for trade shows and fairs or similar events will be able to enter this emirate through the Abu Dhabi International Airport and the seaport of Zayed, according to the United States Council for International Business (USCIB), which administers and guarantees Carnets in the United States.
And the AIAG Town Hall Raffle Winner is...
October 5, 2011
Congratulations to Jim Phillips, Senior Customs Manager of General Motors on winning a global-themed silver Tiffany key ring. Thanks to all who stopped by our booth and participated in the raffle.
Carnets for Dubai Airshow 2011
September 22, 2011
Carnet specialists are prepared to provide "virtual carnet concierge services" for exhibitors to the Dubai Airshow in November. Carnet applicants that are using a carnet to the U.A.E. for the first time are encouraged to contact a boomerang carnets® Carnet Specialist as soon as possible to ensure a smooth entry process into the U.A.E using a carnet: Boomerang carnets® Carnet HelpLine® (800)ATA-2900 / (800)282-2900.
Meet Us in TX, CA and NV
August 30, 2011
Let's meet face-to-face in Dallas, San Francisco or Las Vegas where CIB will be supporting events for exporting, international trade and minority business. And of course our doors are always open in beautiful, downtown Barrington, IL!