I have been asked to bring some computers (12) across the border, that have been donated for a school in BCS. What must I do to avoid pay duty on
them? Would a letter from the school suffice? I don't know the age or the operating systems.
Thanks,
DianaMolosfrailes - 5-2-2006 at 03:20 PM
I do not believe they will allow you to bring them across, regardless of a letter from the school. They are really tough on electronics.
I think if you try to declare them you will find that they are not allowed, but, shucks, try it. Nothing to lose.
And if they allow it the school benefits dramatically.
Buen Suerte!Don Alley - 5-2-2006 at 04:38 PM
According to the rules, donated school supplies are subject to duty.
I believe their (protectionist) philosophy is, if you want to donate to our schools, yes, please, thank you very much, but purchase the goods to be
donated in a Mexican business.
I wonder how Loreto got it's Hermosa Beach donated fire truck across the border.
But hey, in Mexico, anything is possible. Go through the decare lane, smile, and ask. Who knows?
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
MrBillM - 5-2-2006 at 04:40 PM
As I mentioned once before, I had two acquaintances who were involved in sponsoring Orphanages in Baja through their church affiliations.
A constant complaint was that the Customs officials wanted duty (or Mordida) paid on ALL of the donated items they brought down.
Having said that, I agree. Give it a try. Just be prepared to pay if necessary.BCSTech - 5-3-2006 at 06:53 AM
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Originally posted by MrBillM
A constant complaint was that the Customs officials wanted duty (or Mordida) paid on ALL of the donated items they brought down.
Maybe the "it's a donation" angle has been abused so much in the past that the Customs Officials simply
ignore it since how could they possible verify every single one as legitimate?
