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International Shipments

Kuehne + Nagel, Inc., is the NRA Show's official U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder. All merchandise imported into the United States must be cleared through U.S. Customs and is subject to examination prior to release. Kuehne + Nagel is available to provide the best method of transportation to the exhibition. Kuehne + Nagel also will maintain a staff at the Show -- in the Exhibitor Service Center -- to answer questions, assist with problems, and attend to all details, including documentation and arrangements for exportation at the conclusion of the Show.

Contact information

Kuehne + Nagle, Inc.
Tel: (847) 290-3451
Fax: (847) 439-7696
E-mail: janet.barber@kuehne-nagel.com
Web site: www.kn-portal.com.

Consignment instructions

All shipments must be consigned as follows:

NRA Show 2008
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.
1470 Brummel Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
ATTN: KN EXPO

Documentation

Use our Commercial Invoice/Packing List Form to describe the items you are shipping. A complete description, including weight, dimensions and value, is required for each item. Please complete this form in English and provide four (4) copies all bearing original signature. You must also complete and return an Information Sheet with your invoices.

Sea and air freight

Forward the following documents to Kuehne + Nagel, at the above address, prior to arrival of the shipment in Chicago. All shipments must be routed on a through bill of lading terminating in Chicago.

Please fax one (1) copy of each of the following documents to Kuehne + Nagel at (847) 439-7696 one (1) week prior to the arrival of the shipment.

• Two (2) original and two (2) copies of the bill of lading (Sea Freight Only)
• One (1) copy of the airway bill (Air Freight Only)
• Four (4) Commercial Invoice/Packing Lists in the English Language
• One (1) original and one (1) copy of any document specifically required for import; (health certificate, certificate of origin, import permits, etc.)
• Non-Perishable only: One (1) copy of catalogs or brochures with complete information and description of arriving products./li

Packing and marking crates for shipment

All crates must be marked as follows:

"Exhibitor Company Name"
c/o: NRA Show 2008
Booth No.:______________
McCormick Place
Made in (Country of Origin)
No. 1 of __________ and up

Please remember:

1. Do not ship perishable and non-perishable items together.
2. You must label each piece of freight.
3. Do not shrink-wrap pallet with only one label. Pallets are often broken down by the airlines.
4. All crates must be marked as above.

Food and beverages

PLEASE REVIEW ALL U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS AS THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES!

FDA has published two interim final regulations that require:

• Registration with FDA of all domestic and foreign food facilities which manufacture/process, pack, or hold food for human or animal consumption in the United States.
  
• Advance notice to FDA of any shipment of human or animal food imported or offered for import beginning December 12, 2003.

The two new regulations are part of the requirements of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.

The Regulations, and related fact sheets, are now available on the FDA's Web site at www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/furls/. The Regulations will be published in the Federal Register. The Regulations have been effective and enforceable since December 12, 2003.

This change DRASTICALLY alters abilities to import any type of foods or beverages into the U.S.A. even down to the bag of candy for giveaways. Please go to the above Web site and register if you are planning on importing any food or beverage. We will require this registration in order to finalize custom clearance.

Some of the items affected are (the following is not a complete list of affected items): fruits, vegetables, fish, meats, dairy products, bakery goods, snack foods, candy, canned foods, and all beverages including water.

Textiles

Textiles may be restricted by quota with U.S. Customs. All textiles will require a textile declaration. Please verify with Kuehne + Nagel what textile products you wish to send before shipping. Please contact KN Expo with specific questions regarding documentation requirements and import restrictions. Kuehne & Nagel requires the following information in order to investigate specific questions and regulations:

• Type of shipment (ocean/air)
  
• Type of packing
  
• Exact description of goods
  
• Value of goods
  
• Quantities to be shipped
  
• Country of origin

Commodity classification

If the Harmonized Tariff (commodity classification) numbers are known, please indicate them on the commercial invoice or exhibition instruction form. In this way we can ensure appropriate duty rates have been applied.

NEW U.S.D.A. WOOD PACKING REQUIREMENTS
Please be aware new regulations are in effect for fumigation of wood packing material and requires wood to be stamped. Certificates of Fumigation are no longer sufficient. For more details refer to http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/import.html.

Types of U.S. Customs Entries

There are two types of customs entries available for NRA Show 2008:

• Permanent importation: Goods which will remain in the U.S. are subject to any applicable duties and taxes. Duties will be collected along with other Kuehne + Nagel charges on the last day of the exhibition. Samples may be sold, given away, returned to the country of origin, or shipped to a different destination. All items, including brochures, are dutiable.
  
  
• Temporary importation: Goods imported on a temporary basis into the U.S. are under Customs Bond and must be re-exported within one (1) year of import. Goods not completely exported by the close of the period are subject to Customs penalties equal to double the duty plus Liquidated Damages.

Insurance

General Transport Insurance is not sufficient to cover exhibition shipments. It is highly recommended to obtain appropriate insurance to cover all related losses due to disasters from all possible accidents or delays.

Payment terms

All Kuehne + Nagel invoices are due and payable prior to the delivery of goods to the exhibition site or upon presentation of the invoice at site. Exhibitors shipping with Kuehne + Nagel branches worldwide may arrange credit offered through these offices.

Deadlines

• Deadline for arrival of sea freight at Chicago terminal -- April 24, 2008
  
• Deadline for arrival of air freight at Chicago airport -- April 30, 2008
  
• Deadline for arrival of documents by fax to Kuehne + Nagel's office -- 7 days prior to freight arrival
  

Note: Food items should be sent in one (1) week prior to above deadlines to allow for FDA clearance.

Schedule of Rates

These rates are for services rendered in the U.S. only. All international freight may be arranged, and rates negotiated, in each exhibitor's home country.
U.S. Customs Entry Service
U.S. Customs Entry Formal/Permanent/TIB	$145.00 per entry
Additional Invoices (over 5)	$5.00 per additional invoice
Additional Classifications (over 10)	$2.00 per additional classification
Customs Bond
Single Entry Bond / Trade Fair Bond	$6.50 per each $1,000 value
Minimum per entry	$65.00
Freight Forwarding Services
Customs Examination	$45.00
Transportation to U.S. Customs exam site	As per outlay
On-Site Supervision	$125.00 per entry
Messenger and Communications	$30.00/entry
Duty and Customs Fees	Charged at Actual
Security Fee	$50.00
Outbound Charges: U.S. Customs may require that merchandise be inspected prior to re-export or delivery to final U.S. Consignee. If examination is required, the charges for this service will be invoiced as actually incurred. Fees for export services are as follows:
Export Under Bond (T&E, I.E., I.T.)	$75.00
Customs Examination	$45.00
Transportation to U.S. Customs exam site	Per Outlay
Export Handling and Documentation	$100.00
Customs Messenger	$30.00
Supervision and Attendance	$125.00
Ocean, Air or Truck Freight	As required, at actual, or in accordance with, negotiated rates with carriers per contract
Payment: All charges invoiced by Kuehne + Nagel, including ocean, air, inland freight, custom clearance, duties and exportation handling fees, must be paid to Kuehne + Nagel prior to the close of the exhibition. All other outstanding charges must be paid before the last day of the exhibition. Otherwise, equipment will not be released from Kuehne + Nagel unless invoices have been resolved. The above rates do not include U.S. Customs Duties, refrigerated storage, delivery to convention center, waiting time, export packing or Saturday or Sunday surcharges which are billed at actual, airport or seaport transfers, terminal charges, storage charges at the port/airport, local transportation, special messengers, U.S. customs overtime work or Saturday/Sunday surcharges. For a quotation of all charges, please contact your nearest KN office. Provide all details including weights, dimensions and commodity for all charges for cutoms clearance & delivery.
Note: Rates, charges and rules quoted are subject to change with or without notice, in accordance with carriers' rates and rules policy. Rates, charges and rules in effect at the time of the shipment will apply.