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How can I become a customs broker in the US?

DO I HAVE TO STOP AT THE MEXICAN BORDER TO SEE A CUSTOMS BROKER BEFORE I SEE A CUSTOMS AGENT?

  • I was told by someone that when transporting household goods into Mexico that I need to stop at the boarder and see a customs broker that I pay hundreds of dollars to and they unload and verify everything in my van and load it back up and then I proceed to the boarder crossing and they may ask me to unload and load all over again depending on the way they feel. Others say you don't need to have a broker verify everything - just have the consulate stamp on your entire list and present it to the boarder agent. Duty will not need to be paid on used items but I plan to have some new items and duty will have to be paid on these, right?

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    Do not do this unless you have tons of patience and a lot of money! Mexconnect has the information you need. Scroll down this website to the very bottom and read the information under "Bringing your personal goods across the border:" information paragraph and the last paragraph labeled "Importation of houshold goods with Menaje de Casa" Each border crossing is different whether it is from Arizona to Ol' Mexico, California and Ol' Mexico, Texas and Ol' Mexico and or New Mexico to Ol' Mexico just slightly. The website that i have found to be 100% accurate (from Laredo to Monterrey Mexico in the border across Nuevo Leon is here: http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/1597-getting-here-paperwork-for-people-animals-cars-and-things

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Sorry, I don't know about the broker thing. If you talk to the consulate, they should be able to tell you. Also, see site below to see if the info there may help you.

Charlie

YOU HAVE TO SEE THE CUSTOMS AGENT TO CHAT ABOUT BOSSNESS IN THE FAST LANE.

warmupleader

I am retired in Mexico but we used Strom-White Movers and they helped with the Menaje de Casa list. From what I have been hearing some consulates aren't stamping lists any more but if yours did you should be good to go. Be sure you have that list of all electrical appliances with make, model and serial number. You can use a Customs Broker and I have friends who swear by theirs and say the fee was worth every penny and others who never used anyone. http://rollybrook.com/how_to_move_to_mexico.htm#Moving

marci knows best

I can add one thing and that is if your vehile is checked thoroughly once, it will be labled or sealed indicating it has been inspected"Revistado" as they are doing to the interstate Mexican buses. They will not review your vehilce but inspect all your papers a second time. They have to be thorough and more so now in an effort to curb the nuber of weapons that end up in the hands the the Cartels.

Jim2

When I went to Mexico I stopped at the border, when I stopped as told to I just answered questions. There are lists of items that are charged and what the limit is on the border patrol sight. It changes constantly. Be honest and you should not have any problems. Make sure you get a permit to drive your vehicle if you are going more than 20 miles in the country, with the permit get insurance and your permit. At the twenty mile mark you will have to stop and unload no matter what. If you did not pay the duty that was due you will be fined. That is why I say be honest. Border patrol was really nice and respectful towards me. Militia did stop us and they inspected our stuff more than border patrol. Meaning they took doors apart and looked into any crevice that you could think of. Have all your papers and proof of insurance and you should not have any trouble. I speak from experience. I even took my little dog with me. I took a microwave, clothes and presents for my nieces and nephews. If you take new stuff instead of used you will have to pay heavy duties. It does not have to be obviously used just used. Keep in mind many things are a lot cheaper in mexico.

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