ATA Carnets, CPDs, and Real Stories that Power Global Business—The Carnet 250 Challenge

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International trade has long been a source of economic growth and innovation.  From the earliest days of commerce along trade routes to today’s highly interconnected markets, the ability to move goods efficiently across borders has helped businesses expand, industries to advance, and economies to grow.  In the United States, trade has shaped the nation’s growth from its earliest exporters to today’s leadership in manufacturing, media, technology, creative industries, and more.  The same is true in the United Kingdom and Canada, where global trade continues to fuel economic growth and expansion.

For more than six decades, the most effective trade tool for temporary international trade has been the ATA Carnet.

The ATA Carnet, also known as the “Merchandise Passport”, allows businesses, organizations, and individuals to temporarily import professional equipment, commercial samples, and goods for exhibition into more than 90 countries and territories without paying import duties or taxes.  By simplifying customs procedures and reducing costs, ATA Carnets make international expansion and growth faster, more economical, and accessible—especially for companies that rely on temporarily moving high-value goods across borders.

At boomerang carnets®, we help enterprises of all sizes, from startups to global corporations, utilize ATA Carnets to pursue international opportunities with confidence.  We issue ATA Carnets in the United States and, through our partnership with the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, in the United Kingdom.

We are the only ATA Carnet provider located in two countries—something we call the Boomerang Benefit—simplifying temporary exports for companies operating in both the U.S. and U.K. offering unparalleled convenience, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.

In addition to ATA Carnets, we also issue the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) for customers in the U.S. and Canada.  Known as the “Passport for Vehicles,” a CPD allows road vehicles to enter multiple countries temporarily without paying duties and taxes.  Originally developed to simplify and standardize customs procedures for motorists traveling internationally, the CPD for vehicles served as the model that inspired the ATA Carnet system for goods.

The ATA Carnet is rooted in the early 20th century need to reduce customs barriers for temporarily imported goods into a unified system.  What began as discussions around simplifying temporary admissions has evolved into one of the most trusted international trade tools in use today.
 

Celebrating Trade Stories: The Carnet 250 Challenge

As we look ahead, we’re also celebrating the people and businesses who use carnets to grow beyond borders. 

This year, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States, boomerang carnets is launching The Carnet 250 Challenge, a year-long essay contest celebrating the stories of first-time Carnet holders (both ATA Carnets and CPDs).  Throughout 2026, we will be inviting first-time Carnet users in the U.S. and Canada to share their stories—why they needed a Carnet, where it took them, and how it supported their international goals.

If you are a first-time Carnet holder with boomerang carnets and receive an invitation from one of our Carnet Specialists or Customer Service Representatives, we want to hear from you!  At the end of the year, one participant will be selected to receive a $250 gift card.

Throughout the year, we’ll be amplifying these real-world stories to highlight how temporary exports strengthen businesses, support innovation, and contribute to economic growth. 

At boomerang carnets, our mission is to simplify global trade and celebrate the people who make it happen.  Whether you’re moving goods, vehicles, equipment, or your innovations across borders, we’re proud to support your journey, one Carnet at a time.
 

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