Customs Issues
Posted by Ron McDaniel on February 21, 2001 at 12:24:00:
Has anyone had trouble with the Customs folks wanting to charge duty on the
stuff you bring in for the trip down? I had a problem recently when I went up to
see the boat and took some items up. Is there a place on the US side where short
term storage is available?
Follow Ups:
Re: Customs Issues John Frankovich 17:45:27 02/21/01 (0)
Re: Customs Issues Roger Ford 12:57:37 02/21/01 (0)
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Re: Customs Issues
Posted by John Frankovich on February 21, 2001 at 17:45:00:
In Reply to: Customs Issues posted by Ron McDaniel on February 21, 2001 at
12:24:00:
When we were concerned about the stuff we were taking up to Whitby for the
return trip through Oswego we made up a reasonbly detailed list beforehand and
had it duly certified, stamped, recorded, etc., when we exited the US (at US
Customs at Thousand Islands)
This satisfied the inspecting customs officer in Oswego on the way home with the
boat
It also eased the way with the Canadian customs on the way in to Canada. It's
useful to stress that the goods are going on a round trip and are not being left
up there.
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Re: Customs Issues
Posted by Roger Ford on February 21, 2001 at 12:57:00:
In Reply to: Customs Issues posted by Ron McDaniel on February 21, 2001 at
12:24:00:
We had no problem in bringing in sailing gear for the trip home with emphasis
that it wasn't staying in Canada. Lynn at PDQ was the expert on how to handle
customs issues. We did not bring in any food. We provisioned in Whitby! You
could check at the marina in Oswego to see if they have a place to leave
something; however, it is a small marina and office - but friendly!!!