Frequently Asked Questions

If you're unable to locate an item or service using the search feature found at the top of the page of FreemanOnline, please contact us for assistance.

No, you do not need to order shipping and material handling for items you’ve ordered from Freeman. Shipping and material handling of these items is included in the rental price.

Any item with stool in the name will pair perfectly with a counter, bistro, or bar table that is about 42" in height.

When looking at individual stool dimensions, some stools will capture the height from the floor to the seat of the stool and some will capture from the floor to the top of the back of the stool.

On the Show Home page, scroll down to find the What's Included In Your Booth link under Show Information. You may also select What's Included in Your Booth at the top of the page on all products & services pages.

The prices listed online are to rent the items for the duration of the show. This price will include delivery of these items to your booth during move-in and removal from your booth during move-out.

We do offer some items for purchase such as fabric backwall graphics and other signage. These will be identified as ‘for purchase’.

We recommend that you order your items online by the discount deadline to receive the best price.

You must be logged in to see pricing. Select Login in the upper right hand corner of the page. On the login page, enter your Username and Password or Create an Account if you do not have an account on FreemanOnline.

Visit our Contact Us page and select Request Consultation so we can help you create a custom exhibit for your event.

This depends on the union / labor jurisdictions for your show. Find this on FreemanOnline by selecting your show, then scrolling down to find the link to the Forms & Brochures page, and locate the Union / Labor Jurisdictions form.

Yes. Delivery, installation, and removal are all included in the rental price of our flooring options. You will not need to order additional labor or material handling to have this item delivered and installed at your booth.

Carpet ordered from Freeman does not include padding, although it may be ordered separately by selecting the Shop Products & Services tile, then navigate to Flooring > Padding & Protective Plastic Covering.

Carpet padding and plastic covering are not required with your flooring.

We recommend ordering carpet padding or double carpet padding for the comfort of your employees and attendees in your booth.

Plastic covering is provided for custom size carpets to help keep your carpets clean before the show opens and is available to order for standard size flooring by selecting the Shop Products & Services tile, then navigate to Flooring > Padding & Protective Plastic Covering. Freeman will remove the plastic covering before the show opens.

If your booth space is smaller than 10' x 10', you can still order a 10' x 10' option. Add special instructions during checkout noting your booth size in the part, and we will cut or fold this carpet to fit your space.

Ordering early gives you access to a wider selection of colors and options. Our options are reduced after the discount deadline date to ensure quality and supply.

This depends on the union / labor jurisdictions for your show. Select your show, then scrolling down to find the link to the Forms & Brochures page, and locate the Labor Jurisdictions.

The easiest way to save money is to submit your order before the discount price deadline. If an electrical layout is needed for your order, submit with your order by the discount deadline to be eligible for discount pricing. Orders received after the deadline may be subject to a 50% charge increase because of the behind-the-scenes planning required to distribute power.

Ensure you work within the local labor union’s rules and regulations which have been implemented to avoid safety issues and other problems. While it may seem simple to plug in lights and equipment, it is not uncommon for exhibit or non-electrical staff to overload circuits. Trouble calls can become expensive when it takes time to find the source of a problem.

If you are unsure about the type or amount of labor you need, please feel free to Contact Us for direction, or place a “will-call” order before the discount price deadline date. You will only incur a charge if labor is dispatched to your booth, but you will have secured the advance pricing.

If you do end up needing labor, you will need to check in with the electrical or service desk. Be sure to check in as soon as you know you need labor, not the time you want the electricians in your booth. This will help to avoid delays as we can schedule accordingly.

Lastly, if you have any disputes, you will want to try to resolve these at the show site. It is much easier to discuss electrical issues when both parties can physically review the installation.

To estimate the amount of wattage you should order for your event:

Review a layout of your exhibit, noting all the items in it that require power. Consider lighting, computer equipment, and your own product. Are you bringing or renting any a/v equipment or ordering catering services that might need power? Will you be using a lead retrieval machine? If it’s an item that plugs into a standard wall outlet found in a home or office (in North America), it will require 110/120-volt power. 208- or 480-volt power is generally used for machinery or industrial cooking devices and is ordered by single- or three- phase.

Next, mark the voltage and wattage or amperage (100 watts = 1 amp) of each piece of equipment at its location in the booth. This information should be provided on a name plate or stamp usually located on the back or bottom of the equipment.

For lighting, loads are dictated by the wattage of the bulbs. Arm lights included with Freeman exhibit packages use 200-watt bulbs. Keep in mind that you need to order power for any lighting within your booth unless the lights are ordered directly from the Electrical Department (those listed under Electrical & Utilities on the Products & Services page).

Finally, total the wattage for the 120-volt devices in each area and select an outlet that meets or exceeds that total. Separate outlets should be ordered for each piece of equipment and/or each power location to help minimize tripping/power outages. It is always safer to slightly overestimate your power requirements. Wattage or amperages cannot be combined for 208- or 480-volt apparatus. Please order separate outlets for each.

If you have trouble verifying the wattage or amperage of your items, you can check our Electrical Services Usage Guide for estimated wattages for common items used at trade shows or call your rental company/ caterer for specifics

If Freeman is the official service provider for electrical at your event, you will want to order electrical by clicking the Shop Products & Services tile, then navigating to Utilities > Electrical Outlets. You will provide your Booth Information and On-Site Contact Information before selecting the electrical outlets for your booth so we will be able to assist you at show site.

If Freeman is not the official service provider for electrical, Freeman may have the electrical contractor’s information under Non-Freeman Services at the bottom of the Products & Services page. If you do not see any electrical ordering information listed here, please contact your show organizer for information on how to order.

If Freeman is the official service provider for electrical at your event, electrical installations must be performed by Freeman union labor. Labor is required for any electrical work over and above the delivery of outlets to the back wall of inline booths. Labor orders will automatically be input upon receipt of an electrical layout for under carpet installation (floor work) or to connect any 208 volt or higher services (hook up). Dismantle labor for electrical services is calculated at 50% of the installation time since much of the work is performed on a mass basis after booths are removed from the exhibit hall.

To order electrical labor when Freeman is the official service provider for electrical, click the Shop Products & Services tile, then navigate to Labor and select Electrical – Installation Labor.

If Freeman is not the official service provider for electrical, Freeman may have the electrical contractor’s information under Non-Freeman Services at the bottom of the Products & Services page. If you do not see any electrical ordering information listed here, please contact your show organizer for information on how to order.

In-line and peninsula booths will find their main power source on the floor somewhere along the rear drape line of their booth. If you are in an island booth or you want electrical somewhere other than the rear of your booth, you will need to submit an electrical layout to let us know where you would like your main power source and any additional outlets to be placed within your booth.

A good electrical layout or floor plan includes a simple overhead view of your booth indicating the locations and load of each electrical outlet as well as the orientation of your booth within the show. The layout should be to scale and provide specific measurements to each outlet along with surrounding aisle or booth numbers to ensure accuracy. For island booths, a main power location must also be indicated as it is the location from which other outlets are fed.

When a layout, electrical order, and payment information have been received in advance, Freeman makes every effort to ensure that the floor work is complete before you arrive so there is no delay in assembling your booth. Once flooring has been laid, installing or changing electrical services becomes much more difficult and potentially costly. Ensuring your electrical layout is clear and detailed helps to save you time and expenses.

If Freeman is the official service provider for electrical at your event, when you place an electrical order, you are given three options for providing your electrical layout during checkout:

• a. All at the back of my booth (for inline and peninsula booths only)
• b. Easy Grid - use our easy grid to provide orientation and place your ordered outlets on a digital grid to create a floorplan
• c. DIY - upload or email your own floorplan that includes outlet locations

Outlet prices are for the entirety of the event.

Many facilities are energy conscious and therefore turn off power overnight during show days. At the earliest, power is turned off ½ an hour after the show closes and restored no later than ½ an hour before the show opens the following day.

24-hour power is power that is continuously on 24 hours per day and does not turn off at night.

If your exhibit includes refrigeration equipment, an aquarium, or a programmable apparatus that depends on uninterrupted power, you should consider ordering 24-hour service. Power is usually not turned off during move-in or move-out.

Depending on the facility, the power can come from overhead catwalks, floor ports, columns, wall outlets or a combination of these sources. Please check with the electrical contractor for information specific to your event.

If we have your order, payment, and floor plan (if required) on file, then we will typically install your electrical outlets and any required wiring before you arrive. If you have ordered carpet with Freeman, we will install your electrical services before your carpet is installed.

Power is only guaranteed to be installed before the show opens. If Freeman is allowed early access to the facility, power is normally ready the first day of move-in for exhibitors, but any special requests such as temporary chain motor power, programming machinery, or testing equipment should be noted in your order comments.

For planning purposes, you should assume that there will only be one connection point per outlet ordered. Power strips can provide additional sockets, but you will want to note that having more places to plug in does not mean you will have additional power.

For example, if you order a 500-watt outlet and plug in a light with four 100-watt bulbs, any lighting or equipment now plugged into a second socket may not exceed the 100 additional watts.

Power strips are designed to trip at 1500 watts (or 15 amps), for safety purposes. Using a power strip with a 2000-watt (20 amp) outlet will reduce it to a 1500-watt outlet.

All orders exceeding 120 volt/20amps provide one connection point only, cannot accommodate power strips, and require labor for installation.

Exhibitors may use their own extension cords and power strips under the following conditions:

The equipment must be 3 wire, 14 gauge minimum with a ground.

The extension cords must be flat if they are to be laid under carpet. (Labor is required to lay the cords.)

All power strips must have circuit protection.

For safety reasons, exhibitors are not able to run any electrical wiring under any type of floor covering or where they may be concealed within a booth structure. The show’s electrical contractor is liable for electrical installations and therefore must perform all floor or booth work.

If you have any questions concerning Freeman produced graphics, please Contact Us, or complete the Get Support on Exhibit Graphics and a Freeman Representative will reach out within 1 business day.

Yes. We are happy to help you create your graphic artwork. Please Contact Us, or complete the Get Support on Exhibit Graphics and a Freeman Representative will reach out within 1 business day.

Please review our graphic guidelines for specifications.

The custom fabric graphic and carrying case that is included in your order is a purchase and yours to keep after the show for future Freeman shows. The frame and other items delivered as part of your order are rental only. Please reference our Fabric Backwall Purchase Facts Sheet for additional information.

Yes, you can keep the custom fabric backwall graphic. Freeman will dismantle the fabric from the rental frame, pack it into the included carrying case and leave it in the booth for you to take with you. Inform your Freeman representative of your wishes to keep the fabric. Please reference our Fabric Backwall Purchase Facts Sheet for additional information.

Yes. If you are utilizing your Freeman Fabric Backwall custom graphic that was previously purchased, you can place an order for Frame Only under Exhibit Packages. We encourage you to ship the fabric to the advanced warehouse using the Advance Warehouse and Fabric Backwall labels for quick identification by our on-site crew for installation prior to your arrival.

If electing to hand carry your fabric, please arrive 24 hours before the published final day of exhibitor move in and we will be happy to install the fabric for you. Please reference our Fabric Backwall Ownership Facts Sheet for additional information.

One electrical outlet is included with the fabric backwall exhibit order to power the lights with your fabric backwall exhibit. Electrical for other items should be ordered through the official electrical vendor.

The fabric backwall frame is an exclusive Freeman product and is only available where Freeman is the official contractor.

Yes, you can install a monitor not exceeding 55” to your fabric backwall. Keep in mind attaching the monitor to your fabric will leave a hole in the fabric. If you are re-using your fabric the monitor will need to be hung in the exact location as it was before.

Coordinate with your Freeman Exhibitor Support Specialist for adding a bracket and obtaining event pricing for the additional accessory. The monitor and labor will need to be ordered directly with the designated AV show contractor.

Lead retrieval is a method of capturing and processing sales leads generated at an event. Tools vary by provider and may include a badge scanner, attendee list, or mobile app for exhibitors to share their information.

On select shows, Freeman provides lead retrieval services through our trusted partner Convention Data Services (CDS). To see if CDS Lead Retrieval is available from Freeman for your show, please check your show's Products & Services.

We are not related to, or affiliated with Data Insight Solutions, LLC, Freeman-CDS (https://freeman-cds.com/), or Freeman Lead Retrieval (https://www.freemanleadretrieval.com/). These companies are not related to any of the Freeman Companies. We ask you report any outreach from any of these companies, or any other company or person that does not appear to be a Freeman Company or representative to your Freeman representative.

If CDS Lead Retrieval is available on your show, you may contact CDS by calling 1-800-746-9734, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST

No, the exhibit hall will be lit with the existing facility lighting. Additional lighting can dramatically change the impact of an exhibit, no matter the size, and used effectively, can emphasize specific areas of a booth or highlight products. An exhibit may also appear dark and uninviting if the surrounding booths are lit and yours is not.

10’ x 10’ booths with pop-up displays (displays that can be assembled in less than 30 minutes without tools) can hang their own lights and plug them in without ordering labor. Typically, exhibitors can hang up to 4 lights themselves as long as they require no more than 20 amps in total, but it is best to clarify with our Exhibitor Support team.

If a decorating company (including Freeman) has been contracted to install a display, electrical labor is required to install the lights. Due to union contracts, only the local union is allowed to install electrical equipment. Please refer to the local union labor jurisdictions for your event for any additional questions.

Exhibitors ordering Freeman Electrical Services lighting (lighting listed on the Freeman “Utilities & Electrical” page for your show) do not need to order power as it is included in the rental. If you are supplying your own lighting or renting lights from another company, you will need to order power. Labor may also be required to hang your lights.

Most 120-volt connections do not require labor. Exhibitors are welcome to plug in their own standard office devices. Labor is required for all 208-volt or 480-volt connections and if lights or equipment need wiring or if electrical cords are to be run under the carpet or in concealed areas to ensure that all electrical codes and building rules are met.

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Shipping

• - Transport of your materials from your origin to the shipping dock of the advance warehouse or event venue before the show.
• - Transport of your materials from the event venue to your destination after the show.

Material Handling

• - Transport of your materials from the shipping dock of the advance warehouse or event venue to your exhibit space.
• - Storage of empty containers.
• - Transport of your materials from your exhibit space to the transportation vehicle.

This service is automatically done for all freight that is shipped in for the show and doesn't need to be ordered. We recommend that you estimate the material handling costs in order to accurately budget for your show.

Find material handling information and pricing on FreemanOnline by selecting your show, clicking the Shop Products & Services tile, and then navigating to Material Handling & Labels.

You can find shipping addresses on the Show Contacts page and shipping dates on the Show Schedule page.

Accessing your freight during an event is considered access storage and is typically used for giveaways, extra machine parts, etc. This service is only available at show site at the Freeman Service center.

Freeman Transportation® was designed to provide exclusive attention and execution on tradeshow and event shipping. Our entire infrastructure of personnel and transportation providers are dedicated entirely to this market segment, and therefore the expertise and service provided is developed to meet each and every shipping requirement in the industry. We provide a high level of hands on management from the time of pickup to the time it arrives at your booth space. The same level of oversight is provided on the return. We truly understand the requirements and nuances associated with shipping into and out of Freeman shows.

Standard Ground shipping handles freight shipments ranging from 1 lb. to 3,000 lbs. When the item you need shipped or transported weighs more than 3,000 lbs. other service may be more suitable and more economically competitive. Our Freight specialists are qualified and ready to provide those options that are best suited for your unique requirements.

Freeman is a single-source provider and can accommodate all of your shipping needs, whether domestic or international. It is not necessary to contact other transportation options for air or international services.

It is important to determine the most accurate weight for the freight items you are shipping. Your shipping quote will be based on the weight that you provide. Your shipment will be reweighed by Freeman using certified weight scales and the rate will be adjusted based on the actual weight. If the weight you initially provide is accurate, the quote you receive will be the actual shipping cost reflected, providing no other unknown shipping requirements are determined.

Freeman has arranged competitive all-inclusive shipping rates because of the volume of shipments we process through our transportation providers. If our BOL and paperwork is modified or not used, you could jeopardize the opportunity to receive our most competitive and negotiated shipping rates. Please ensure you only utilize the shipping documentation provided by Freeman. In addition, this documentation must be given to the driver of the transportation company making your pickup. Again, not using our paperwork could result in more hassles and unexpected shipping costs.

Yes, there are residential delivery fees that apply to freight shipping which are primarily assessed on pickups provided at non-commercial locations. This includes apartments, residences, farms, estates, remote locations, and possibly schools and churches. The cost to ship can also change when delivering to a limited-access location (i.e. construction sites, military bases, camps, and storage-unit facilities). Be sure to ask your Freeman customer service representative if you are unsure if your location would fall into one of the above categories.

Depending on the time of scheduling and your corresponding time zone, we will attempt to arrange for same-day pickup. It is recommended to always speak to a representative at the Freeman Customer Service Center for special arrangements and urgent scheduling. Please allow a 4-hour window of time for freight pickup, and note that most shipping companies make pickups in the afternoon, and reserve the mornings for making freight deliveries.

Someone should be onsite at time of pickup that is authorized to administer the Freeman documentation and tender the shipment to the transportation company. If the driver arrives at the pickup location and either the freight is not ready or there is no one available to sign the BOL, the driver will not normally wait. The pickup must then be re-dispatched, which could include a re-delivery fee in order to cover the extra time and miles.

If your freight arrives and is either damaged or missing pieces, it is important to document the exceptions on the transportation provider's delivery receipt so that the issues are accurately and timely documented for claim resolution. A claim must be filed as quickly as possible and within 15 days of receipt. The best option is to contact the Freeman Transportation® service center at 800-995-3579. The customer service agent can provide all necessary documentation and assist in the claims process.

Freeman tenders your shipment through a qualified carrier network that is selected based on experience and reliability in transporting exhibit materials. Our network consists of a small dedicated carrier group as opposed to most transportation brokers working through hundreds or even thousands of carriers. The driver of the selected carrier will identify themselves as picking up on behalf of Freeman.

Your shipping quote is based on the information provided to our Freeman customer service center at the time of booking. Any change or difference in the weight, size, or location, can result in a change in final shipping costs. To ensure that your shipping rates stay in line as originally quoted, be sure that you provide the Freeman service center with the most accurate weight and description of your shipment.

Contact our customer service department at 1-800-995-3579 so that we can contact the carrier to void their additional billing. This usually occurs when Freeman's BOL is not used at the time of pickup.

Yes, every plumbing service ordered requires labor and materials for installation. These charges are not included in the rental cost of any service and are billed as actuals once performed / installed at show-site.

Additional footage for air, water or drain lines are required to install the service from the nearest accessible plumbing port to the location indicated on an exhibitor layout. The price of the service itself does not include the line it takes to install it, like how an electrical outlet does not include the extension cord needed to install it. These “material charges” are required for installation of a service ordered.

Additional footage of air, water or drain line is billed as needed to install any service from the nearest port to a given booth. There may not be a utility port within a given booth space, so this additional footage is billed in direct relation to how far the nearest port is located to the spot an exhibitor indicates they need a service within their booth space.

Water lines are run to a piece of equipment, cycle through the equipment, and then drained back into the utility port via a drain line. About 90% of the time, water lines require a corresponding drain line for this reason.

Fill and drain services are one-time fill and drain of a vessel like a tank or vat; there is not a constant flow of water in this case that can be turned on/off like a sink.

Our plumbing contractor allows one additional air line per air outlet ordered as long as that additional connection is within 15’ of the original air outlet. Anything outside this footage would be billed as a full price outlet. It is a 1:1 ratio, outlet: additional connection, based on these parameters.

Our standard sizes are as follows, but we can accommodate most needs;

• Air – ¼”

• Water – ½”

• Drain – 1”

For air lines, we typically ask what CFM (Cubic Fett Measurement) is required for an exhibitor equipment. This usually dictates the air line and connection size

• ¼” connection size is up to 20 cfm

• ½” connection size is up to 60 cfm

• ¾” connection size is up to 110 cfm

• 1” connection size is up to 180 cfm (generally need ramping to prevent tripping hazard)

On select shows, we offer Priority Empty Container Return Labels as a service to exhibitors who wish to receive their empty packing materials faster at the end of show to speed up their move out.

There are only a limited number available at each eligible show, so order yours on the Products & Services page of your event before they sell out. Some additional Priority Empty Container Return Labels may be available at the service desk at show site.

We carefully plan the tear down of every show to make it as safe and efficient as possible. However, we recognize that some exhibitors may have urgent commitments such as travel plans or family needs that require an expedited departure. Priority Empty Return is an option for those exhibitors and the fee is in place to ensure only those in need opt for this ancillary service.

You'll receive your empty containers first, not to exceed two hours from show close, guaranteed.

You'll need one label for each carton, case, crate, or skid / pallet you used to ship your booth to the event. Any container without its own label will not receive priority return. Use these labels instead of the standard empty labels to ensure priority service.

At Show Site, a Freight Operations floor supervisor will deliver your pre-ordered Priority Empty Container Return Labels to your booth.

Priority Empty Container Return Labels are optional.

You will still receive your containers at the originally scheduled time based on your placement on the show floor. Visit the Freeman Service Center during the event for more information. The complex process of disassembly and move-out of an event is carefully choreographed taking several factors into consideration.

On select shows, due to the complexity of the show floor we can only offer a limited number of Priority Empty Container Return Labels for each section of the show. Available Priority Labels for each booth depend on which section of the show floor they're located in, so labels may be available for one of your booths but not for others.

Priority Labels may only be purchased for one booth at a time. Once you complete checkout for your current booth, you will be able to add Priority Labels for another booth to your cart.

If labels are sold out online some additional Priority Empty Container Return Labels may be available at the service desk at show site.

The U.S. Government requires that an individual or company take responsibility for importations into the U.S.. Freeman is not the Importer of Record.

No, non-U.S. companies can be Importers of Record. A customs form 5106 must be completed by the Customs Broker and submitted to customs on behalf of the importer. Customs will assign a Foreign Port Assign Number which will be the Importer of Record number, however, if a foreign company has a Foreign Port Assign Number on file with customs, it is NOT possible to obtain another number; nor is it possible to obtain the number from Customs. The foreign company MUST provide the Foreign Port Assign Number that they have been assigned.

A Power of Attorney form is required for any shipment coming into the U.S. for which a Customs Broker will be making an entry. The Customs Broker is NOT allowed to make clearance without this form. The Vice President of the importing company (either U.S. or Non-U.S.) and the Corporate Certification on the back of the Power of Attorney must be completed by a different "Officer of the Corporation". Yes, two different signatures are required.

Unfortunately, due to liability issues, we are unable to provide our tax ID number for shipping purposes including customs clearance. This applies to shipments destined for the Freeman Advance Warehouse or Show Site in care of Freeman. Freeman is not the ultimate consignee. Please work with your Customs Broker to obtain this number. If you are using your own carrier, but need references for Customs Brokers, please contact International Freeman Transportation via email at International.Freight@freeman.com”

Because of increased lead times due to homeland security regulations, plan on having cargo arrive in the final city of destination at least 5 business days prior to move in. For ocean freight, ten business days prior to move in is a good idea.

Yes, you will probably incur additional charges for the extended lead time; however, the number of inspections by customs is up dramatically and not planning enough time might cause delays that are irreversible.

No, all goods cleared through U.S. Customs go through the same process with no deference to time requirements.

It is highly suggested that you bring a provisional shipment (partial) with you in your luggage to ensure that you have enough to show in your booth.

New U.S. Government Bio-Terrorism Laws require that all importers of food must be registered prior to December 12, 2003. If you put candy in your shipment, it will require compliance with the new laws and most likely will not clear as you will not have the required information on the U.S. partner of the candy company. We suggest that you purchase any food locally that will be distributed at your booth.

All liquor requires an Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms department license. If you do not have a license, do not ship any alcohol.

There are 4 possible entries for trade shows in the United States.

• Permanent duty paid entry - All goods are cleared, duty is paid, and the importer may do as they wish with the cargo.
• TIB or Temporary Import Bond - Only good for items which will absolutely be re-exported. If goods are not re-exported, they are subject to penalty of double the duty up to the full value of the merchandise.
• Carnet - ATA Carnet is applied for in the country of export. Goods are duty free but MUST be re-exported.
• Trade Fair Entry - Only for shows which are Registered U.S. Trade Fairs under the law (not all shows qualify).

Goods can stay in bond for up to 90 days after the close of the show. They can be transferred into Permanent entries, exported, put in a bonded warehouse, or destroyed.

In a final rule published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2004, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) amended its regulations with the goal of decreasing the risk of introducing plant pests into the United States. USDA has adopted the international standard for wood packaging material (WPM) that was approved by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) on March 15, 2002. The IPPC standard calls for most WPM to be either heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide in accordance with the Guidelines and marked with an approved international mark certifying that treatment. The final rule, which became effective on September 16, 2005, will affect all persons using wood packaging material in connection with importing goods into the United States.