Dear Exhibitor: We
are pleased to inform you that Hobbit? Worldwide
Logistics S.A has been appointed Official
Freight Forwarder, Customs Clearing Agent and On-site
Handling Contractor for the ARMINERA 2007.
We
provide a full range of Off-Site Shipping services
and On-site Freight Handling Services as follows:
Services
at origin through our Worldwide Agents.
Customs Import Clearance including payment arrangements
of all applicable fees.
Temporary and Permanent Imports
Transportation from entry point to Warehouse and to
show venue.
Unloading of goods and delivery to stand.
Use of equipment for moving freight within the venue.
Removal and storage of empties and packing material.
Labour Services.
Loading and pick-up from stand and delivery to loading
area.
Preparation of documents for return of exhibits.
Storage in Warehouse after the event.
Return shipment to the destination indicated by your
company.
We
welcome you to this important event and look forward
to meeting your transportation needs and requirements.
Yours
sincerely,
Daniel B. Benincasa
Director
HOBBIT?
WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS S.A.* Int’l Freight Forwarders
& Customs
Brokers Agent * Fairs & Special Events
Julio A. Roca 710 7º Piso (C1067ABP) Buenos Aires,
Argentina
Tel: (54-11) 5128-0248 Fax: (54-11) 4331-4009
e-mail: hobbit@hobbit.com.ar
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS:
The rules and regulations for importing goods into
Argentina are very strict. We strongly suggest that
you contact us before shipping any goods.
Deadline
dates and most important Customs Regulations are listed
below. Copy of our International Shipping Instructions
& Tariff is available upon request.
DEADLINE DATES:
Completed documentation for seafreight shipments April
04, 2007
Completed documentation for airfreight shipments April
11, 2007
Completed documentation for inlandfreight shipments
April 11, 2007
Shipments via sea freight to Buenos Aires Port April
11, 2007
Shipments via airfreight to Ezeiza Airport April 18,
2007
Shipments via inland freight April 18, 2007
SHIPPING
& PACKING YOUR EXHIBITS
TEMPORARY AND DEFINITIVE CARGOES MUST BE SHIPPED,
INVOICED AND PACKED SEPARATELY.
Argentina has specific entry regulations, which must
be followed, or your shipment will be denied entry.
Separate Invoices / Packing Lists and Airwaybills/Bills
of Lading are required for PERMANENT and TEMPORARY
entries.
TEMPORARY
ENTRY
The venue in Buenos Aires is not a customs bonded
area and temporary imports will require a Bank Guarantee
in order to avoid payment of duty. We will provide
this guarantee upon application.
PERMANENT
ENTRY
CUSTOMS DUTIES & TAXES
All trade advertising, giveaways, promotional literature
and expendable items must be imported only as PERMANENT
and are subject to heavy import duties and taxes.
Viewpoint S.A. is currently making efforts to obtain
a special exemption of up to $ 5,000 per country for
Duties & Taxes.
This amount will be administered and assigned by the
Customs Administration and will be applicable only
for consumable goods.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Permanent imports of electrical equipment require
a Product Registration as per voltage, prior to entering
our country. This process will take, at least, 3 months
for registering product and high expenses will apply
for registration purposes. Documents required will
be informed upon request. We strongly recommend temporary
import of this kind of products.
CERTIFICATES
OF ORIGIN
Certificate of Origin legalised by the Argentine Consulate
in the Country of Origin is required for textile and
fabrics products and for all goods in which the country
of Origin is not a member of the WTA. Please check
with us before shipping goods.
COURIER
SHIPMENTS
Exhibition goods shipped through courier services
have restricted regulations in Argentina. Courier
companies may not deliver shipments weighing more
than 50 kgs. and for a value exceeding value of $
800. All couriers shipment must be sent duties &
taxes paid.
Handling and delivery charges will apply for couriers
consigned to us. Do not ship goods via courier without
our previous advice.
We
wish you success with the exhibition and offer you
all assistance you may need.
Hobbit? Worldwide Logistics S.A.
HOBBIT?
WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS S.A.* Int’l Freight Forwarders
& Customs
Brokers Agent * Fairs & Special Events
Julio A. Roca 710 7º Piso (C1067ABP) Buenos Aires,
Argentina
Tel: (54-11) 5128-0248 Fax: (54-11) 4331-4009
e-mail: hobbit@hobbit.com.ar
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