ATA Carnet is commonly called a "passport for goods." It enables temporary import for up to one year without paying duties, making it vital for exhibits, technical equipment, demos, and cultural items.
What We Handle End-to-End
- Pickup of Carnet and supporting documents from shipper, broker, or consignee.
- Direct airport routing to U.S. Customs handling points at SFO, OAK, SMF, or SJC.
- Facilitated signature and stamp workflow with customs processing contacts.
- Secure return of validated documents to client, broker, or event team.
Do You Need an Authorization Letter?
In most cases, yes. Third-party presentation generally requires a signed authorization letter. Our dispatch team provides a checklist before pickup so paperwork is accepted without delay.
Who Uses This Service
- Trade show managers and exhibitors
- Film and production teams
- Global logistics and freight forwarding groups
- Technology and R&D teams moving prototype equipment
- Museums and cultural institutions
How to Start
- Apply through an ATA Carnet issuer such as USCIB or Roanoke.
- Prepare authorization and shipment references.
- Schedule pickup with Cordova Courier dispatch.
- Receive status updates and final validated return.
"Cordova handled a same-day Carnet validation at SFO with full transparency and no delays."