Import Duties and Taxes for International Trade Shows:
How to Avoid These Hidden CostsExhibiting at
foreign trade shows can be costly. Recently the Trade Show Exhibitors Association published an
article advising companies how to avoid some of the hidden costs of customs clearance for these shows and featuring the
ATA Carnet export document.

If your company has an upcoming foreign trade show this article may save you tens of thousands of dollars, depending upon the value of the export shipment. The cost and hassle of customs clearance can be greatly reduced for items for defense, medical, aviation, energy and electronics by following a few simple guidelines.