Grow Your Business in Switzerland – with ATA Carnets

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Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a prime location for businesses seeking to expand.  Beyond its renowned Alpine peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and medieval villages, Switzerland’s largest cities –Zurich, Geneva, and Basel—are global economic centers.  For many, Switzerland is a destination for its world-famous skiing resorts, chocolate, luxury watches, jewelry, and excellent cuisine.  It is also a major hub for innovation.  More than 850 international companies have their headquarters there.  Top industries include machinery and equipment, chemical and pharmaceutical products, watches, textiles and apparel, energy, banking, tourism, technology, and transportation. 

Strategically located in Europe yet outside the EU, Switzerland shares borders with France, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein.  With an ATA Carnet you can facilitate seamless entry for your temporary goods and expensive equipment without the worry of duty and taxes, allowing you to focus on utilizing the opportunities Switzerland offers.

Unlock Opportunities in Switzerland with ATA Carnets

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 90+ carnet countries and territories for up to a year.  The ATA Carnet is known as the Merchandise Passport for boomerang freight®.  At the end of the 12 months, all the items listed on the carnet return to the country of origin, thus the term boomerang freight.  ATA Carnets are ideal for commercial samples, professional equipment, and goods for display at trade fairs and exhibitions.

The Jewelers’ Passport

Switzerland hosts prestigious international trade shows, including GemGenève and The Unique Show, which attract global buyers of jewelry, watches, and luxury items.  Known as the “Jewelers’ Passport,” the ATA Carnet simplifies customs procedures, enabling exhibitors to showcase their jewelry, watches, and goods seamlessly to an appreciative audience.

Customer Success with Innovation

Matternet, Inc., a longstanding Boomerang customer and recipient of the 2020 Silicon Valley Robotics Industry Awards for Commercialization, leverages ATA Carnets to drive global expansion.  Their autonomous drone delivery networks, pivotal in COVID-19 relief efforts, are utilized in Switzerland to efficiently transport medical samples between hospitals, labs, and universities.  By eliminating import duties and taxes, Matternet has demonstrated their innovative technology in Switzerland and worldwide with their strategic use of ATA Carnets.  Their success has fueled further growth with expansions into Germany, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. 

Boomerang Carnets Makes It Easy

Boomerang carnets makes traveling with your goods, gear, and equipment clear and simple by providing the resources and destination specific information you will need.  We equip you with the necessary and essential information you will need to optimize your global venture.  With close to forty years in the business we understand what you want to know to make your trip as hassle free as possible.  

Resources and Information to keep you on track: 

• Carnet-Customized Airport Maps: Airport Maps for Carnets | ATA Carnet - know your way around and locate the Customs Office at airports with ease.  Includes airport maps for GVA - Geneve-Cointrin International Airport and locating the Swiss Customs Administration.   
• Translation Guides: Translation Guides | ATA Carnet – provide handy translations for getting through customs with a carnet in different languages.  You can prompt any translation app on your phone with these essential questions.  Includes three of the four official languages spoken in Switzerland:  French, German, Italian. 
• Duties and VAT/GST: VAT Duty Rates by Country | ATA Carnet – a list of VAT and Duty rates for countries including Switzerland.
• International Film Commission Carnet Directory: International Film Commission Carnet Directory | ATA Carnet with links to the many Film Commission offices in 30+ countries.  
• Advisories: Advisories | ATA Carnet to keep you up to date on any information to specific countries.
• Carnet countries: https://www.atacarnet.com/carnet-countries.  Whether you are thinking of getting an ATA Carnet to Switzerland or elsewhere, check out our ATA Carnets countries page.  It may ignite an idea to expand your itinerary to further explore global opportunities. 
• Videos: Making Carnets Easy Videos | ATA Carnet  - see our Making Carnets Easy videos for a step-by-step instructional on ATA Carnet use from start to finish.   

It Matters Where You Get Your Carnet

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 service Boomerang Freight® Solutions when you call or email us.

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