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Importing a sailboat in Miami
I have bought a sailboat from a european guy and need to import it into
US. I'm told I need to find a specialized custom broker who knows how to do something like this. I need to find someone in Miami. Can you recommend someone effective and reasonably priced in Miami, preferably close to Miami Port or Miami Beach? Thanks a lot M |
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Importing a sailboat in Miami
you will need a customs house broker. there is only one really that does boats
that everyone use. I cant find their name right now but ifyou call Jan Saxton Yacht documentaiton in Ft. lauderdale they will giveyou the guys name. shipping sources are sevenseas and yacht-transport.com hope this helps. |
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Importing a sailboat in Miami
On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 22:24:42 GMT, MJ
wrote: I have bought a sailboat from a european guy and need to import it into US. I'm told I need to find a specialized custom broker who knows how to do something like this. I need to find someone in Miami. Can you recommend someone effective and reasonably priced in Miami, preferably close to Miami Port or Miami Beach? Thanks a lot M I wouldn't pay too much to a customs broker to do this. All you need to do is to determine the right customs classification, and document the country of manufacture and document the price you paid....plus things you added. The duty is 1.5% from any country that makes boats, plus a .21% processing fee with a max processing fee of $485. Customs classification can be complex but this looks like a no-brainer: The number is 8903.91.00.25 if the boat is not over 9.2 meters long and has an engine and 8903.91.00.35 if it's over 9.2 meters. You might need advice if the stated length is less than 9.2 meters and the overall length is longer. . Here's the classification scheme: http://dataweb.usitc.gov/scripts/tariff/0310c89.pdf The only time I can think of where you might be required to have a customs broker is if you aren't with the boat when it clears customs. If you happen to be shipping the boat, the freight forwarder can handle all this. |
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Importing a sailboat in Miami
On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 22:24:42 GMT, MJ
wrote: I have bought a sailboat from a european guy and need to import it into US. I'm told I need to find a specialized custom broker who knows how to do something like this. I need to find someone in Miami. Can you recommend someone effective and reasonably priced in Miami, preferably close to Miami Port or Miami Beach? Thanks a lot M Some further info http://www.cbp.gov/ImageCache/cgov/c.../publications/ pleasureboats_2edoc/v1/pleasureboats.doc |
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