How to Ship—International Shipments

Worldwide Air & Ground Transportation

With NorthStar on your team, international shipping is less challenging! Delivery schedules vary by country. Please call 1-800-787-1800 for delivery options and times.

*Prior to shipping you must open an account.

Shipping to most foreign destinations:

1. Complete a Schedule a Pick-up—International form and submit online.
2. Complete a NorthStar Bill of Lading (BOL) and submit online or fax a copy of the completed Bill of Lading (BOL) to 703-532-0523.
3. Complete a Commercial Invoice. Fax to NorthStar at 703-532-0523. The signed original and 5 copies must accompany the shipment.
4. A NorthStar representative will confirm your shipment and advise you of any Additional Forms* that may be required.
5. When scheduling your shipment please make return shipment arrangements.
6. Please attach the original Bill of Lading (BOL) to the largest piece along with the original Commercial Invoice and other Additional Forms, if required.

Additional requirements:

7. Include exact dimensions per piece.
8. Include emergency contact information such as a cell phone or hotel phone number of your company's representative in the foreign country.
9. Pack and label your shipment carefully. Each piece should have one label with the destination address, show name and booth number. Indicate pieces by numbering 1 of 10, 2 of 10 etc.
10. Separate your material into duty free and dutiable groups on the paperwork and on pallets.
11. If shrink-wrapped or palletized, place a label on each piece as well as outside on the shrink-wrap.

Returning from most foreign destinations:

1. Complete a Schedule a Pick-up—International form and submit online.
2. Complete a NorthStar Bill of Lading (BOL) and submit online or fax a copy of the completed Bill of Lading (BOL) to 703-532-0523.
3. Complete a new Commercial Invoice. Fax to NorthStar at 703-532-0523. The signed original and 5 copies must accompany the shipment.
4. A NorthStar representative will confirm your shipment and advise you of what Additional Forms* may be required.
5. Complete a Power of Attorney authorizing a U.S. Customs broker to act as your agent. The Power of Attorney may be obtained from NorthStar.
6. Attach the original Bill of Lading (BOL), the new Commercial Invoice, and any other Additional Forms, if required, to the largest piece.

These forms are available by going to Download Forms, or calling 1-800-787-1800. Instructions for completing the forms are included or a NorthStar representative will be happy to assist you.

Shipping Instructions from Show-Site—International

If you have not scheduled your outbound international shipment(s), please contact NorthStar 2 business days prior to move-out. Your NorthStar representative can be reached at *1-703-532-0520 or you may visit our web site at www.northstarexpress.com.

Remove all old labels and re-label each piece with the outbound destination address. Be sure that all pieces are securely closed and in good condition.

In addition to the NorthStar Bill of Lading you must complete the appropriate forms. A new commercial invoice must be completed on your company letterhead and a power of attorney authorizing the US customs broker to act as your agent for customs clearance.

Once your shipment has been packed, labeled and counted, the NorthStar Bill of Lading and all required paper work are to be attached to the largest piece in the shipment.

Please call *1-703-532-0520 with any questions

Thank you for shipping with NorthStar.

*Country codes vary

You may print these instructions by downloading Shipping Instructions from Show-Site-International.

In addition to the Schedule a Pick-up&#;151International, Commercial Invoice and the NorthStar Bill of Lading, international shipping may require additional documents that will allow your material to cross international borders and return to the United States.

Additional Forms*

• Shippers Export Declaration
• ATA Carnet
• Certificate of Registration
• Power of Attorney
• Declaration of Free Entry

Don't risk a delay in your shipment. Speak with a NorthStar representative to find out exactly what is required to ensure your shipment arrives at its final destination on time, undamaged and intact.

Value added services

• Document preparation assistance
• Commercial Invoice
• Shippers Export Declaration
• ATA Carnet
• Certificate of Registration
• Power of Attorney
• Custom Broker Partnerships for clearance
• VAT Recovery
• Tradeshow consolidation