Fuel Global Growth with ATA Carnets—The Best Way to Avoid Tariffs and Duty

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Tariffs have been dominating headlines and creating concern throughout the trade industry.  While tariffs are a percentage applied to the value of imported goods, duties are calculated as fixed monetary amounts.  Either way, their impact on trade whether it is a permanent or temporary import can be significant.

At boomerang carnets®, we help businesses expand internationally by providing ATA Carnets, a powerful tool for the temporary importation of goods duty- and tax-free.  ATA Carnets simplify cross-border trade, reduce costs, and open doors to new markets.  To further support businesses, we present webinars that share expert guidance on carnet use across all industry sectors.
 

Webinar Highlights: Expanding Internationally with ATA Carnets

On October 8th, we presented the webinar How to Use ATA Carnets to Expand Internationally & Grow Your Business in collaboration with the National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).  Watch the webinar here.  

The session was led by Kiel Ursin, Carnet Specialist at boomerang carnets.  With nine years of daily experience assisting customers and being our communications specialist for webinars, panels, and presentations, Kiel has become internationally known as an authority on carnet procedures and unlocking its benefits.  Earlier this year, he was invited to present at AUVSI XPONENTIAL EU 2025, a premier international trade exhibition for unmanned systems and robotics in Düsseldorf, Germany.  Kiel’s expertise spans carnet usage, participating countries, and both foreign and domestic customs requirements.
 

During the webinar, participants gained valuable insights into key ATA Carnet benefits, including:

• Duty- and tax-free temporary importation into 90+ countries and territories
• Streamlined logistics for trade shows, professional equipment, commercial samples
• Validity for up to 12 months with multiple entrances into multiple countries from its issue date (except for trade shows which are valid for 6 months from date of issue)

For exporters, manufacturers, artists, and service providers alike, ATA Carnets make international business more efficient, cost-effective, and growth driven.
 

ATA Carnets are A Gateway to Global Markets

Face-to-face product demonstrations remain one of the most effective ways to win new customers.  By eliminating import duties and taxes, ATA Carnets enable companies to showcase their products abroad in real-world environments on the home turf of your prospective buyer.  This hands-on up-close approach helps “seal the deal” and accelerates business growth.

Customer Success Using ATA Carnets: Matternet, Inc.

One of our customers, Matternet, Inc., winner of the 2020 Silicon Valley Robotics Industry Award for Commercialization, leveraged ATA Carnets to fuel global expansion.  Their autonomous drone delivery networks, critical during COVID-19 relief, are now used in Switzerland to transport medical samples between hospitals, labs, and universities.  By using ATA Carnets to eliminate import duties and taxes, Matternet was able to demonstrate their unique drone technology internationally which has since led to successful expansions into Germany, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.

A note of thanks from Paola Santana, Co-Founder of Matternet, Inc., captures the impact:

“Thanks so much for your great service on Thursday with such short notice!
Our equipment is safe and sound in Switzerland, thanks to you. Priceless :)”
 

Looking Ahead

The webinar drew strong attendance and enthusiastic responses.  During the Q&A, participants asked questions on carnet use in many contexts that were expertly addressed and highlighted the flexibility of ATA Carnets.  If your company or organization would like to host one of our webinars, please know they are free of charge and you can find more information here:  Events | ATA Carnet

At boomerang carnets, we help businesses, organizations, and individuals jump-start global expansion into new markets with confidence.  Call or email us anytime with your carnet questions and concerns.
 

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