ATA Carnets: Indispensable to Education for International Competitions, Projects, and Events

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Boomerang carnets® is a trusted longstanding supporter of the education sector providing ATA Carnets, an essential tool that streamlines customs clearance and delivers significant cost savings for the temporary importation of goods and merchandise across international borders and accepted in over 90 countries and territories.  At boomerang carnets, we are committed to supporting educational institutions and their export control professionals.
 

ATA Carnets Are Indispensable to Education

Education is a unique and vital sector that utilizes ATA Carnets across multiple disciplines and applications.  Universities, colleges, and high schools obtain ATA Carnets for international participation in many capacities.

To better understand the diverse applications of ATA Carnets for the education sector, we are exploring their vital role in a four-part series.  In the first installment of this series, we looked into how educational institutions use ATA Carnets for Research.  Here, we tackle how ATA Carnets are utilized for International Competitions, Projects, and Events.

ATA Carnets and International Competitions, Projects, and Events engage students with international exposure to amplify their talents and engage with peers from around the world in academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors.    

Here are some real-life examples spotlighting how our customers use ATA Carnets in the education sector for International Competitions, Projects, and Events:

• Documentary films: University filmmakers routinely use ATA Carnets to transport cameras and equipment abroad, capturing wildlife, natural phenomena, ancient architecture, and more for thesis films and documentaries.  
• Musical Performances: University and high school orchestras on summer European tours use ATA Carnets for instruments and equipment.  In addition, college and high school marching bands participating in London’s New Year’s Day Parade use ATA Carnets for uniforms, instruments and gear, administrative equipment, banners, batons, the many shakos (which are uniquely adorned plumed hats), marching boots, and more.  Hundreds of young people representing their schools are positively impacted and enriched by this renowned event.
• Sports: From international regattas to football tournaments, ATA Carnets are used for the many varied types of necessary equipment and specialized gear that make it possible for student athletes and teams to travel and clear customs with ease to participate in global competitions.
• Robotics Competitions: Across all levels, universities, colleges, and high schools, robotics teams depend on ATA Carnets to move their equipment and innovative robotic creations internationally for tournaments and competitions and avoid duty and taxes.
• Scientific Demonstrations & International Symposiums: Universities have utilized ATA Carnets for weather instruments and other scientific tools aimed at participating in global demonstrations, joint experiments, and knowledge-sharing events.
   

Carnets 101 Webinar Presented to University Export Control Officers

Our Carnets 101 webinar is an overview of the ATA Carnet, its history, scope of use, how they work, the importance of timely re-exportation, benefits, and more.  We presented Carnets 101 to an audience of University Export Control Officers and received some interesting questions in the Q&A that reflect the unique challenges they face.  For example:

Question: Do we need a carnet for our student cement boat to go to an international competition? How is it handled if the boat sinks and cannot be recovered?

Answer: You don’t need a carnet, but you will be charged duty for your boat at the foreign border.  With an ATA Carnet you can avoid tax and duty.  You can avoid that.  If the boat sinks, or your goods are stolen, you must call us immediately and we can get involved in helping you to prove that this was indeed lost or stolen or, in your case, sunk, to build your case with the Customs of that country.  We have an entire department, our Claims Department, that will advise you regarding the documentation needed to build your case with Customs.  Call us immediately and we will advise.

If you’d like to schedule a webinar, visit our website at events | ATA Carnet for details. All webinars are free of charge.
 

AUECO 2025

Boomerang carnets was proud to sponsor and exhibit at the annual Association of University Export Control Officers (AUECO) Conference, which took place on May 12–15 in Houston, Texas this year.  Carnet Specialist Marge Walsh attended in person and was delighted to engage with export control professionals, meet clients who were attending, and introduce new institutions and university export control officers to the many benefits of the ATA Carnet.

Our next installment in this series will explore more of the many ways ATA Carnets empower the education sector to thrive internationally. 
 

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