Pep's ATA Carnet Adventure

Hello & Good-bye

First Post/Last Day of Internship at CIB in Barrington, IL-

Hello Everyone.

For everyone not in the office I will start off by introducing myself. My full name is Perparim Zulbeari. My first grade teacher gave me the nickname Pep because she, and everyone else, had a difficult time pronoucing my name.

I moved to Illinois when I was about seven years old. I usually go back to Macedonia every summer but this is the first time in three years; my first time with a Carnet, however. I can't remember the last time I went back home with out Macedonian customs hassling me about my items. This time around, I think having a Corporation For International Business Carnet is going to be of tremendous help.

I think is a great idea on the part of the company. It will give current and/or potential Carnet users a first had account of how and why a Carnet is used. I think it will also be a great learning experience for me as well. It will give me a better understanding of the process and therefore, if the opportunity for me to be a part of the company again arises, I will be able to better assist customers.

When I applied for the internship while at Illinois State University, I never thought I would learn so much while having a lot of fun working with great people. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. I made really good friends in the office as well as outside the office,.....Rosemarie! Once I am settled in, I will post pictures along with commentary of my travels!! Thank you again CIB!!!

What the heck is an ATA Carnet anyway?

Here's what a US ATA Carnet looks like in its protective jacket:

Here's the primary content of the carnet, a General List:

The General List is a list of all the merchandise and equipment you are temporarily importing into another country.

Introducing Pep Zulbeari, ATA Carnet Intern, on the Road

Pep has been our summer intern this year, at Corporation for International Business. He is about to go off on a European adventure. We've asked him to document his 6 week travels to Germany, Macedonia, Greece, Serbia (and anywhere else in Europe he visits) on this blog. He'll feature the use of an ATA Carnet and report on his experiences using the carnet to clear customs and avoid paying duties and taxes at each border. Stay tuned for his reports, photos and commentary! The photo is of CIB President & CEO Curt Wilson with Pep and the carnet Pep will present as he travels.