Top 10 Most Unusual Items Traveling the World on an ATA Carnet

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At boomerang carnets® we have seen everything when it comes to ATA Carnets!  With close to forty years in the business, we understand that the built-in cost savings advantages and flexibility of ATA Carnets for temporary exports draws a wide spectrum of customers.  

Businesses, organizations, and individuals use ATA Carnets for their significant savings by avoiding the duty and taxes on temporary exports and for the time-saving ease they create clearing customs.  ATA Carnets are used by all sized enterprises, from individuals to SMEs to Fortune 500 corporations.  ATA Carnets are an essential flexible trade tool used by a diverse range of sectors.

Earlier this year, boomerang carnets’ Vice President of Global Carnet Operations, Monika Jadeszko, shared the TOP 10 most unique items traveling with an ATA Carnet issued by our global team of carnet specialists.  It illustrates the wide range and applications of ATA Carnet use.  “The way I see it,” she said, “ATA Carnets provide the key to unlock and enable a special kind of magic to happen in the world.” 
 

The List: 

1. Elvis Presley's Gold Lamé Jacket, pants, satin shirt, tie, and 1956 Gibson J200 Guitar shipped for a 50^th anniversary performance in Canada.
2. A “hot air” balloon and equipment for an upcoming attempt by Ballooning Hall of Fame veteran to fulfill a lifelong dream — crossing the Atlantic Ocean in an open-air basket hydrogen balloon.
3. David Černý art exhibition, including his famous ‘babies’ sculptures, to Mexico.
4. Diamond ring for the television show, “The Bachelor.”
5. Test crash dummies.
6. Mobile gym shipped to a film set for an actor’s workout sessions.
7. Autonomous robot drones to harvest grapes in vineyards.
8. Plasticized specimens of human bodies, tissue, and bones for museum display.
9. Giant inflatable flotation bags for moving and lifting boats out of the water for cleaning and maintenance.
10. 84 Huskies on a dog sled team competing in the French/Swiss Alps Race, La Grande Odyssée.

The ATA Carnet is an internationally accepted customs document for temporarily exported merchandise, goods, or equipment that allows cross-border movement of those goods import-duty and -tax free in and out of 90+ carnet countries and territories for up to a year.  Also known as the Merchandise Passport, the ATA Carnet is a unique international trade tool serving various purposes from temporary export/import of professional equipment to trade show exhibiting. 

ATA Carnets are a gateway to new markets and are used for a wide range of purposes, including the temporary export of professional equipment, audio-visual displays, prototype demos, trade show booths, exhibition samples, and more.  The flexibility and cost-savings of ATA Carnets are undeniable, making them an indispensable tool for businesses and enterprises of all sizes.

At boomerang carnets, we understand our customers may have unique needs.  Our goal is simple: to empower you to take full advantage of the many benefits of the ATA Carnet, making the cross-border movement your goods, merchandise, and equipment as seamless as possible.

After all, when it comes to the potential of an ATA Carnet, “50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can’t be Wrong.”
 

Call us!

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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