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ATA Carnets Go by Whatever Transit Method Suits Best—Air, Land, Sea, or Rail
Friday, March 6, 2026
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The ATA Carnet can be used for your temporary imports/exports no matter the transit method whether it be—Air, Land, Sea, or Rail. The transit method for your temporary imports/exports can change depending on your needs and goods.
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 over 90 carnet countries and territories for up to a year. The ATA Carnet is also known as the Merchandise Passport for boomerang freight® and ideal for Commercial Samples, Professional Equipment, and Goods for Display at Trade Fairs and Exhibitions moving in and out of countries.
All sectors can benefit and use ATA Carnets for the temporary cross-border movement of the goods needed to conduct their business, enterprise, or activity. For example: Aerospace Repair, Art Exhibitions, Auto Testing, Broadcasting Technology, Construction, Educational Research Gear, Equestrian Competitions, Film & Television Production, Jewelry Shows, Medical Device Demonstrations, Photography, Security and Surveillance Demos, Sports Competitions, Technology for Concerts and Trade Show Displays, plus more.
ATA Carnets Move the Way You Do—By Air, Land, Sea, or Rail
An ATA Carnet is flexible and accompanies your shipment—no matter the mode of transport. Temporary imports and exports can move via Air, Land, Sea, or Rail. Whether you’re hand-carrying equipment to a trade show or shipping exhibition materials overseas, the ATA Carnet streamlines customs clearance and keeps your temporary movement efficient and compliant while saving on duty and tax at foreign Customs—which can be a significant savings.
Boomerang carnets® has been in business for nearly forty years in the United States and more than a decade in the United Kingdom and we have seen firsthand how temporary imports/exports transit across borders in different ways depending on whether the departure country is the U.S. or the U.K.
To provide a clearer picture, we ran some numbers on the transit methods carnet customers used in 2025. The results highlight distinct trends and transit preferences in each country. Understanding these patterns helps us focus and target industries that will benefit from ATA Carnet use, saving businesses money and time.
While both countries rely on the same methods of transit - air, land, sea, and rail, there are notable differences in how frequently each is used. Geographic size, infrastructure, and global positioning all play a role in shaping those patterns.
ATA CARNET TRANSIT DATA FOR 2025:
It is fairly apparent that because of the size and geographical location of the United States, air is #1 & #2. Whereas truck transport is #1 in the United Kingdom and #3 in the U.S. Trade Bridge®
We Are Proud to Report
Additional 2025 data that has gotten us excited is new U.S. carnet customers were represented in varying frequency from 48 out of 50 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. In the U.K., for January 2026, we were incredibly happy to find that our new U.K. carnet customers were represented from all 9 regions of England, plus Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. 12 out of 12—in one month. A first! What a great way to start the year!
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