I was wondering if anyone has taken a tow behind cement mixer or other large tool across the border and what it takes to do it? Can you just drive
thru or go to declare? What would you tell them? do you have to import it?
Thanks MickDENNIS - 2-2-2007 at 09:40 PM
I pulled mine through but it was so well worn, it looked like I was towing a rock. No duty but, it was a shallow victory.RockhouseTom - 2-3-2007 at 03:24 AM
Helped my brother take one down last year. We broke it down and the white plastic barrel made a nice bait tank in my boat when we crossed.Capt. George - 2-3-2007 at 03:47 AM
why you bringing a cement mixer? how about, Juan, Martin, Joel?
they could use the work....Russ - 2-3-2007 at 07:31 AM
There are a lot of places that sell pretty decent mixers here. If the immigration guys come around with an attitude you'll want to have some locals
working with you. They use to stop work until you either paid the fines or got your papers in order or both. Good luck. Sounds like you're about t
have some fun!Bob and Susan - 2-3-2007 at 07:37 AM
import it in the declare lane...
don't risk the problems...
if you don't like the price, turn around and drive back
17-24% of "their" appraised value unless it says...
"made in china" then...
watch out!!!BajaWarrior - 2-3-2007 at 09:14 AM
If its a towable type that is used then just make a simple reciept on a simple paper pricing it fairly for what you would think is a good deal. Go
through the declaration lane for sure. I have an older mixer that works great and I think it's worth about $500. You'll pay about $50 duty and your
through. End of story.
It's funny how people chime in here and suggest purchasing items in Mexico instead of bringing your own....The declaration lane does one thing,
process your goods into Mexico. I have never had a problem bringing anything across the legal way.Russ - 2-3-2007 at 10:59 AM
Warrior... We/I "chime in" to be helpful. Things happen in route and it maybe less trouble and less expensive to purchase locally. If you tow it
you'll need to add it to your insurance policy or it may be void if something happens on the way down.
[Edited on by Russ]
[Edited on 2-4-2007 by Russ]
Simply Declare
MrBillM - 2-3-2007 at 11:12 AM
I've brought Two Mixers down over the years. I have a friend in Gonzaga who has brought down more. Both of mine I disassembled and brought down in a
trailer, mostly because I didn't like the idea of towing a long distance at highway speeds on those little tires. The first time was in the "Good old
Days" prior to Customs Declaration and I paid ten bucks on the spot The second I declared at $500. USA production, it was taxed at 17 %.
No Problem.
As far as buying locally, Good Used Cement Mixers from the US seem to be one of the items most desired by locals, so I'm not sure how well the local
option would work out. It's probably worth a look around.
Cement mixer
Loretana - 2-3-2007 at 11:16 AM
My husband and I brought a very used barrel mixer with electric motor across in December, along with other building supplies. We tried to cross in the
declare lane at the Tijuana garita with a complete declaration list. They didn't have any problem with the new jacuzzi tub, satellite dish, generator,
underground utility supplies, etc., but simply would not let the cement mixer in at that port of entry.
The Mexican Aduana agents said we had to import it via Otay Mesa, using a broker.
They handily yanked the gate open and sent us back to the US.
We drove over to Otay Mesa and had to hire a Broker. All the building supplies in our pick up were thoroughly examined by the Broker's agent (who
mentioned twice that because of so few clients, he couldn't afford to buy a Christmas turkey for his family) and we had some paperwork in hand after
about an hour.
The "Licenciada" who was running the show that day for Aduana was polite and professional and accepted my declaration page without questioning the
declared value of all my building supplies. She explained that the "Mezclador" had to be formally imported into the country.
I happily paid around $230.00 for the entire run around ($160.00 to the Brokers, and $70.00 to Hacienda) and tipped the Broker's agent $20 bucks for
his turkey.
I say "happily" because they never asked me to open my Hi-Lo Trailer, which was stuffed to the gunwales with food, gifts, used clothes and all sorts
of other goodies, including hardwood for the cabinets and trim in the new Loreto house.
$250.00 US seemed like a deal at that point!!
Liberal License
MrBillM - 2-3-2007 at 11:30 AM
This is going to be another one of those posts that explore the "Adjustable" Bureaucracy in Mexico. A wide variety of experience, all true, that
reflect the lack of absolute standards encountered.
It's one of the contrasts with the USA that I love most about Mexico. In the US, the average guy has little opportunity to participate in sanctioned
corruption.BajaWarrior - 2-3-2007 at 12:26 PM
Yeah, I chime in too, hope no offense is taken. I believe that Mick is just asking how to get HIS mixer as I would want to MY mixer down to my beach
house. The suggestion of "getting it there" sounds like a wild goose chase to me. I personally don't have the time to shop there so I bring EVERYTHING
in but the beer and Kahlua(I have even had difficulty obtaining those). We are either working on our house or playing when down for the weekend.
And yes, I would either dissasemble my mixer or simply haul it aboard my flatbed trailer even though I upgraded the axle and wheels to a larger size
years ago. The smaller barrel type are handy but there is nothing like mixing more cement when you have a larger pour.
Sounds like as usual everyone has a differant story, as I did with my experiances. But so far so good for me and my crossings, hope my luck doesn't
run out!Cypress - 2-3-2007 at 12:59 PM
I'm with MrBillM.Those "little" tires aren't designed for long- distance
hauls.
MrBillM
Loretana - 2-3-2007 at 12:59 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by MrBillM
It's one of the contrasts with the USA that I love most about Mexico. In the US, the average guy has little opportunity to participate in sanctioned
corruption.
You can say that again. Viva Mexico!!MICK - 2-3-2007 at 08:45 PM
thanks guys. I have an older one that I wanted to take down to a friend (Mexican) that built my house. He needed it for parts. Sorry to cause just one
more disigreement on this board.
MickBob and Susan - 2-3-2007 at 09:18 PM
Those "little" tires aren't designed for long- distance
hauls.
