Instructions for Importing Duty Free Into the US
The easiest way to import your instruments and equipment into the US, is to use our agent for customs clearing. I
n advance of sending your shipment, please direct your freight forwarder or shipping agent to contact Ally Muhawesh (
Ally.Muhawesh@Kuehne-Nagel.com) at the San Francisco office of Kuehne and Nagel Inc. She will finalize the necessary import duty exemption certificate for KORUS shipments and will facilitate the customs clearing process.
Please Note: Your freight forwarder is still responsible for arranging final delivery to the NASA hangar in Palmdale, California.
Information Required for Customs Clearing
- Itemized Commercial Invoice (below for required information)
- Date of Shipment
- Master Airway Bill Number
- House Airway Bill Number
- Any special export documents or technology licenses required by the Korean government
- All documents associated with hazardous materials being shipped
Itemized Commercial Invoice
An commercial invoice will include the following:
- Manufacturer
- Model Number and Serial Number
- Country of Manufacture
- Estimated Cost in US dollars
- Associate the HTS code 98008.00.8000
Please send a copy of this commerical invoice to Steven Todorov and Cherise Field prior to shipping.
Important Shipping Document Information:
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS): 98008.00.8000
Ultimate Consignee:
NASA
2825 East Avenue P
Palmdale, CA 93550
ATTN: Steven Todorov (650) 996-9335
Notified Parties:
Kuehne and Nagel, SFO
150 West Hill Place
Brisbane, CA 94005-1216
ATTN: Ally Muhawesh (415) 619-1069
Delivery Address - Palmdale, CA
NASA Aircraft Operations Facility
2825 East Avanue P
Palmdale, CA 93550
ATTN: Instrument Name - KORUS c/o Karen Richards
(661) 276-3675