The following documents are required for international shipment. They must be attached to the outside of the package.
1. Airway Bill
- All transportation charges, duty and taxes, and fees must be paid by Sender. Shipments must be delivered duty paid (DDP).
- Because the array slides are products of the USA, returning them back to the US is usually duty and tax free. However, if required documentation is incomplete or missing, duties and taxes may be assessed. In addition, processing fees may be charged by the USDA or FDA.
- Be sure to mark the correct billing option to avoid delays.
- T/C (transportation charge): Sender
- D/T (duty and taxes): Sender
2. Commercial Invoice – 3 copies
- Blank commercial invoice forms can be found on your carrier’s website.
- Use the following information to prepare your commercial invoice:
- Item description: Antibody Array on Glass Slides
- Commodity Code: 3822.90.000
- Declared Value: $1 (Contents have no commercial value. Value declared for customs purpose only.)
- Country of Origin: USA
- Reason for Export: U.S.-origin antibody array slides returned to manufacturer for scanning service only. No change of ownership. No commercial value.
3. Shipper Declaration
Antibody arrays returned for scanning may be subject to regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Shipments must be cleared by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agricultural Specialists at the port of entry before they can be authorized for entry into the United States.
To help ensure timely customs clearance, a Shipper’s Declaration must accompany the shipment. The declaration must be prepared on your official letterhead and signed by the sender. Please use our Shipper Declaration Template when preparing this document.
