Northwest Airlines
Shipping and Routing Guide

Customs Documentation Requirements - International Shipments to the US

1. "Customs Invoice -- Commercial or Pro-Forma Invoice
   If a copy of the actual commercial invoice for the transaction is not available at the time of shipping, a pro-forma/ World Wide Shipping invoice must be prepared.

   Distribution of Customs invoice copies:

1. Copy affixed to package
2. Copy faxed to NWA/MSP Customs Administration (1-612-726-7667)
3. "On board" copy attached to Air Waybill/shipping documents

Content of Customs invoice:

1. Name/address of manufacturer of merchandise
2. Name/address of distributor, supplier, or repair facility, if different than manufacturer
3. Name/address of ultimate consignee (NWA "Deliver to" address)
4. Purchase/service order Number and Buyer name
5. Complete description of merchandise in English
6. Manufacturer's part number (include serial# if applicable)
7. NWA stock number (if known)
8. 1Country of origin (country of manufacture) of each unit
9. Quantity of each and unit price
10. Total Customs value
11. Total no. shipping cartons, gross and net weights

1 see section II for Certification of Origin requirements

Shipment of repaired items require the following additional information:

1. Customs value of item(s) prior to repair
2. Cost or value of repairs for each item (parts + labor costs inclusive)
3. Total value of item(s) after repairs completed
4. Repair Affidavit (noting the following)
I declare that the articles herein specified are the articles which, in the condition in which they were exported from the U.S., were received by us for the sole purpose of being repaired or altered; that only the repairs or alterations described were performed by us; that the full cost or (when no charge is made) value of such repairs or alterations are correctly stated; and that no substitution whatever has been made to replace any of the articles originally received by us from the owner.
NOTE: A separate standard "Repair Declaration" (see example - Appendix A) may be prepared and attached to the Customs invoice. The repair declaration should include items 1 through 4 above.
* Contact Northwest Airlines Customs Administration with any questions at 1-612-727-4640.

Declaration should note whether repairs were performed under warranty or if free of charge for required modifications.

2. Certification of Origin

   1. Goods Manufactured in the U.S.

      In order to claim "US Goods" on the Customs invoice, NWA must have a separate manufacturer's affidavit on file (for each part, group of parts, or all parts sold by a specific manufacturer). A manufacturer's affidavit is valid indefinitely and must be prepared on a separate letterhead page. The NWA contact for manufacturer's affidavits is Manager, Technical Procurement (B8191) at (612) 727-7801.

      If the parts were manufactured in the US and are being shipped to the US without having been repaired overseas (see special repaired items requirements above), the Customs invoice should include the following statement:

      I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the articles herein specified were exported from the US and that they are returned without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means.

   2. Goods Manufactured in Canada
      1. Shipment valued less than USD $1000
         A separate Certification of Origin is not required if the following statement appears on the Customs invoice: Country of Origin - Canada (or Mexico)

         I certify that the goods referenced in this invoice comply with the origin requirements specified for these goods in the North American Free Trade Agreement and that further processing or assembly outside the territories of the parties has not occurred subsequent to processing or assembly in the NAFTA region.

      2. Shipments valued USD $1000 or more
         1. either a NAFTA Certification of Origin for the goods shipped must accompany each shipment (attached to Customs invoice), or
         2. a blanket NAFTA Certification of Origin, which is valid for 1 year, may be forwarded to Manager, Technical Procurement/NWA (B8191) at (612) 727-7801.
   3. Goods Manufactured Elsewhere

      Unless requested on a case-by-case basis, a separate certification for country of manufacture is not required. Ensure that a "country of origin" is declared on the Customs invoice for each item shipped.

      Contact Northwest Customs Administration with any questions at 1-612-727-4640.

3. Packing Slip

   INCLUDES:

   • Supplier name, address, telephone number
   • Purchase/Service Order number (xxxxxx-x-x, Dxxxxxx-x)
   • Manufacturer's part number, quantity ordered, quantity shipped
   • Serial number(s) (if applicable)
   • Bar coded Purchase/Service Order number
   • Number UPS 3 of 9 symbology on packing slips and carton if supplier technology permits

4. Direct Expense Purchase Orders

INCLUDES:

• Recipient name
• Telephone extension
• Delivery address

5. Labeling

   INCLUDES:

   • Identify all multi-pack shipments on the outside of the carton
   • Carton markings to include:
     Purchase Order number (xxxxxx-x-x, Dxxxxxx-x), or Service Order number (xxxxxx-x-x)

     Static sensitive device industry standard marking labels (if applicable)

     Hazardous/Dangerous goods industry standard marking labels (if applicable)

     Shelf life limited items must be (individually) labeled with product expiration date, date of manufacture, or date of shipment/receipt (75% or greater shelf life must remain on the product)

6. Certification

   INCLUDES:

• A/C Interior Material-Certification of Conformance - FAR 25.853B
• Material Safety Data Sheets - Hazardous/Dangerous Goods shipments
• ATA Spec 106 form, FAA form 8130-3 and/or JAA Form 1 as required

7. Packaging

   INCLUDES: (one or more of the following)

   • O-rings, seals, and bearings must be individually packaged and labeled with the manufacturer's part number marked (no staples) and product shelf life limit date.
   • Hazardous/Dangerous Goods must meet DOT performance packaging standards.
   • Product length not to exceed 12 feet unless otherwise specified by the Northwest Airlines Buyer (identify as a special order).
   • No popcorn or peanut type styrofoam packing material (biodegradable popcorn and peanut type packing material is also not acceptable).

NWA and NWA Supplier Shipping Services

**All wood Pallets and containers being sent to NWA, including domestic and international shipments, must comply with the International Standard for Wood Packaging. Any re-crating and palletization must comply with the International Standard for Wood Packaging and will be charged back to the vendor as non-compliance. Click here for more information about Pallets and Wood Packaging Materials

INCLUDES:

• Pallet size: 40" x 48" x 60" (h)
• Crates / boxes 30" or wider must be suitable for handling with a pallet jack; minimum 4 inch clearance, floor to crate.

Northwest Routing Instructions

1. Contact Astra Cargo to arrange for pick-up and forwarding. Contact information as follows.

Contact Northwest Airlines' Logistics department at nwa_trans@nwa.com for routing instructions.  Please include the Northwest Airlines Purchase Order (P.O.) or Service Order (S.O.) number in your request.