Odom Hydrographic Systems

International shipments must be accompanied with a Commercial Invoice. Failure to submit a completed and signed Commercial Invoice can result in delays at U.S. Customs.

Please also include a written or typed notice that indicates the nature of the problem, and lists both technical and business contacts at your organization.

Also include on the Commercial Invoice a complete description and serial number of the unit.

Declare the value for customs as less than $10.000 USD for Echotracs and less than $2,500 USD for Digibars and Digitraces.  This will make it easier to clear goods and expedite movement.

Always include the statement "Goods of U.S. origin being returned for modification or repair.  Value for customs purposes only."

For echo sounders use the harmonized Tariff No. 9014.80.2000.

For accessories, Transducers, Digibars, and all others use harmonized Tariff No. 9014.90.0000.

It is important that you place copies of all documentation inside the box with the instrument. A copy of the Commercial Invoice should be placed on the outside of the shipping box.

It is usually better to use one of the courier services (UPS, FedEx, DHL) rather than a consolidator.  The courier delivers door to door as opposed to an airport which normally causes delays and hidden costs.

Always include a full name and address.  Do not abbreviate the state in particular.  We have had too many shipments end up in Los Angeles, California instead of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Ship to:

          Odom Hydrographic Systems, Inc.
          Attention: Michael L. Evans
          1450 Seaboard Ave
          Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810-6261 U.S.A.
          Ph# 225-769-3051
          Fax# 225-766-5122

Advise OHSI of the shipment and flight details as soon as it ships. Please fax or email copies of all documents ahead of time.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.