A simple, straightforward explanation of the benefits of ATA Carnets in the EU. This presentation will help the viewer to understand the benefits of using the international temporary export document, the ATA Carnet. ATA Carnets are widely accepted in the EU and help organizations and individuals save money on import duties and taxes on product samples, trade show equipment and tools of the trade.

1. The ATA Carnet
Temporary Export Document
Benefits for the E.U. & Beyond
Leslie Levy August, Vice Chair | COO
boomerang carnets
an ATA Carnet Service Provider for the USCIB.

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What is the ATA Carnet?
 An international, unified Customs document that provides for temporary,
duty- and tax-free admission of three main categories of goods to a
worldwide system of countries:
Goods for Display
at Trade Fairs and
Exhibitions
Professional
Equipment
Commercial
Samples

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The ATA Carnet
 A Printed Document with No Electronic
Alternative: The Merchandise Passport.

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Goods Allowable on a Carnet
 Examples of what is Acceptable Carnet
Merchandise includes any commercial
samples, professional equipment & goods
for trade fairs and exhibitions.
 Exceptions:
 Consumable items.
 Disposable items.
 Postal traffic.

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When Would I Want To Use A Carnet?
 Examples of use:
 Demonstration equipment
 Sales samples
 Trade show booths
 Tools for repair, testing or calibration

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Will I Ever Need a Carnet?
 Carnets are never required.
 You may want to use one to avoid paying
import duties & taxes overseas and upon
return to the U.S. in lieu of the CF 4455.

7. Cost to Obtain a Carnet
Ex: $20,000 Value to the U.K.
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Costs @ $20,000 Value ATA Carnet Duties & Taxes
Processing Fee $280 0
Carnet Bond* $100 0
Miscellaneous $100 0
Import Duty / VAT 0 $3500
Estimated Total $480 $3500
Savings $3020
* $8,000 x 1% = $80 with $100 minimum premium

8. E.U. & ATA Carnet Countries
 All E.U Countries are also ATA Carnet
Countries
 Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus
 Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia
 Finland, France, Germany, Greece
 Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania
 Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland
 Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain
 Sweden, U.K. (pending EU status)
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9. Other European ATA Carnet Countries
 Balkan Peninsula
 Albania, Bosnia &
Herzegovina,
Macedonia,
Montenegro,
Romania, Serbia,
Slovenia, Turkey
 Former Soviet
Republics
 Belarus, Moldova,
Russian Federation
 Gibraltar
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 Iceland
 Kazakhstan
 Liechtenstein
 Norway
 Switzerland
 Western European
Micro States
 Andorra
 Monaco

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Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antarctica, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azores,
Bahrain, Balearic Islands, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Ceuta, Chile, China,
Corsica, Cote D’Ivoire, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French
Guiana, French Polynesia – Tahiti, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland,
Guadeloupe, Guam, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India,
Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey,
Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Madeira, Malaysia, Malta,
Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Melilla, Mexico, Miquelon, Moldova,
Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New
Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico,
Qatar, Reunion Island, Romania, Romania, Russia, Saipan, Senegal,
Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain,
Sri Lanka, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, St. Pierre, Swaziland, Sweden,
Switzerland, Taiwan, Tasmania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, U.A.E.,
United Kingdom, U.S.A., Wallis & Fortuna Islands
Countries & Territories in Which the ATA
Carnet System is in Force

11. Impact of Brexit on ATA Carnet Use
 For U.S. ATA Carnet Users
 U.K. is no longer in E.U.
 Additional validations
 Additional certificates
 Possibly minor additional costs
 For U.K. ATA Carnet Users
 All trips to the E.U. now need an ATA Carnet or
alternate temporary import document
January 2019

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How Is A Carnet Structured?
Green front cover
Yellow exportation & re-importation counterfoils
White importation & re-exportation counterfoils
White importation & re-exportation vouchers
Blue transit counterfoils
Blue transit vouchers
Green back cover

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Applying for an ATA Carnet Online
 Register for an account: www.ATACarnet.com
 Contact Us
 Info@ATACarnet.com
 CIB Carnet HelpLineSM - 800 ATA-2900
 Int’l Carnet HelpLineSM – 00 800 4CARNETS
The HelpLines are answered by a Carnet Customer Service and Sales
Representative during normal business hours. After hours, on weekends
and holidays the caller gets a recording and is directed to a designated
emergency contact.
@ATACarnetExpert

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Thank you for your attention.
 Additional questions about this presentation
can be addressed to:
 Leslie August – 847.852.3103
Leslie@ATACarnet.com