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Importing batteries

JSchuricht - 3-22-2006 at 05:32 PM

I am looking into purchasing new batteries for my solar system again:rolleyes:. In hopes of actually installing the batteries, I am looking for information on how to import them legally (ie. without being confiscated.) I am thinking that it may be easier if they could be shipped to either my Baja house or to Santa Rosalia.

Has anyone had large items shipped from a company in the US or Canada to Baja? How was the experience, any surprises?

Importing Batteries

MrBillM - 3-22-2006 at 05:41 PM

I've always brought down my own batteries so I don't know about having them shipped directly into Mexico, but I once brought down and declared (12) "Golf-Cart" RV batts, showed the invoice, paid the duty and went on my way. No problem.

Bob and Susan - 3-22-2006 at 06:43 PM

You can buy them right in Baja and the company will arrange to ship them to your destination....

This guy is kroycera's solar dealer in Mexicali

Centro Comercial Plaza Fiesta Local 17 y 18 "C" Mexicali, B.C.
M?xico Tels: (686) 557-42-84, 558-89-48

infoea@energiasalternas.com

Battery Info
http://www.energiasalternas.com/energias/pdf/Baterias.pdf

http://www.energiasalternas.com/energias/productos.asp

http://www.energiasalternas.com/energias/index.asp

JSchuricht - 3-22-2006 at 06:57 PM

I have already tried the small battery route. My system is a bit large to be using golf car batteries or even the L16s. I am actually planning on getting the Rolls/Surette 8CS25PS 8v 820ah 425lb batteries. I am not sure that I could declare these as the first time I bought them I was a bit over $6,000.

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[Edited on 3-23-2006 by JSchuricht]

Diver - 3-22-2006 at 07:13 PM

"TD Bear" is their mexican distributor in Cabo . Their posted email is mexicansolar@prodigy.net.mx phone is 925-459-1417

JZ - 3-22-2006 at 07:20 PM

I've been having a problem finding good deep cycle batteries for the boat in MX. I need to get them to SC in Sonora. Any thoughts?

capt. mike - 3-23-2006 at 07:47 AM

JZ - have you asked Sharon Randall at the Marina Mart?

how many do you need? since i clear often at guaymas i could drop maybe one or 2 at a time for you. there's a good discount house here selling Trojans T 6s i use in my trailer at Mulege.

Lemme know. i think the bozos drom aduana would overlook them if i got ramped.

Bajabus - 3-23-2006 at 08:23 AM

We use Import Export. They tack on about 27% to import them legally and ship them to Cabo for us. You can also get away with giving them an invoice that is about 30% less than what you paid....any less and they will call you on it.

JZ - 3-23-2006 at 09:51 AM

Mike: that would really help. If you let me know how much it costs for the best they got I can shoot the money over. I can arrange for someone to meet you at the Guaymas airport for the pickup.

capt. mike - 3-23-2006 at 02:39 PM

do you have the group no., size etc? are they just marine batts for your boat?

JZ - 3-23-2006 at 02:46 PM

Just deep cycle marine batteries w/highest amp hours.

capt. mike - 3-23-2006 at 06:00 PM

ok, i'll see what i can find out JZ.

Bob H - 3-23-2006 at 07:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
JZ - have you asked Sharon Randall at the Marina Mart?

how many do you need? since i clear often at guaymas i could drop maybe one or 2 at a time for you. there's a good discount house here selling Trojans T 6s i use in my trailer at Mulege.

Lemme know. i think the bozos drom aduana would overlook them if i got ramped.


Capt Mike, you are one great guy! And, that's what this board is all about. It's great to read stuff like this.
Keep up the good work.
Bob H

capt. mike - 3-24-2006 at 07:10 AM

hahahah!!!!
Well, i am not above reciprocity.......and JZ does have a very beautiful home on the water at San Carlos along with a large cruiser......and since i dive San Pedro.....likem to eat and drink........do the math Bob!!

Bob and Susan - 3-24-2006 at 07:27 AM

that's why.....

never a "free lunch":lol:

JZ - 3-24-2006 at 10:36 AM

Capt Mike: you are welcome ANY time to use my place. Just let me know when.

I'm actually going down next weekend Thursday to Tuesday. It is starting to warm up and is really nice out on the water!

San Carlos is gay?

synch - 4-24-2006 at 02:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
hahahah!!!!
Well, i am not above reciprocity.......and JZ does have a very beautiful home on the water at San Carlos along with a large ....!!



Haven't been to San Carlos for over 10 years and decided against it last year when a buddy informed me that most homes there fly the rainbow flag.
True?
Like I said I haven't been there for ages...