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Tax ..Bringing new in box generator across border

tecatero - 11-28-2021 at 06:18 AM

Curious if anyone has an accurate answer

I am bringing a new $2500 generator across the border in calexico. I have receipt showing what I paid. I am pulling into declare items area. Will I pay 19%,30%, or 36%?

Seems everyone has a different number. Thanks in advance

Hook - 11-28-2021 at 07:03 AM

Often, there is no accurate answer. The duty can change upon the whim of the Aduana agent and/or the border crossing.

But do let us know what they charge YOU. This kind of information is very helpful.

There are very clearly certain categories of items that always seem to qualify for more than the conventional 16%. Marine parts, tires, etc.

Maybe gnukid, who is a whiz at finding official govt info on the internet, can produce the duty schedule from SAT?

Bob and Susan - 11-28-2021 at 08:20 AM

tax is now 19%

why is it in a box...if it doesnt work you are screwed
take it out... oil it up...and start it

now just because you have a receipt doesnt mean that is the price
if the agent looks on the phone and sees one for 6000 then you are going to pay that appraisal...if its less then less
...

i dont know if mexicali is a commercial crossing or not
i do know all engines have to go to otay mesa not tecate or tj

Maderita - 11-28-2021 at 11:20 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
tax is now 19%...

Yes. In September the rate was 19%. Up from 16% a year or two ago.

pacificobob - 11-28-2021 at 11:25 AM

I normally would unbox, run it a bit. Then do things to make it look used.
A quick passs with a rattlecan, wd-40, some dust perhaps some duct tape unnecessarily placed here or there. Cosmetics are everything, this method also helps prevents theft. I have had success e every time using this method.

maspacificoII - 11-28-2021 at 01:46 PM

When I brought my first one down I also bought a blender. Camping use only. Duct tape is one I'll remember!

JZ - 11-28-2021 at 01:53 PM

How big is this thing? Can you post the brand/model?

Hook - 11-28-2021 at 05:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Maderita  
Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
tax is now 19%...

Yes. In September the rate was 19%. Up from 16% a year or two ago.


So, it appears the "unfavorable" NAFTA rules that the Trump administration insisted on re-negotiating actually raised the duty?

tecatero - 11-29-2021 at 02:10 AM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
How big is this thing? Can you post the brand/model?


Harbor freight predator 9500

Tacayo - 11-29-2021 at 08:29 AM

Does anyone know what the penalty is for failing to declare items that should be? Asking for a friend.

JZ - 11-29-2021 at 09:57 AM

Quote: Originally posted by tecatero  
Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
How big is this thing? Can you post the brand/model?


Harbor freight predator 9500


That's not near as big as what I had envisioned.

Could easily be for personal use. Throw a tent and an electric skillet in the back of your truck. Or in the unlikely event you are stopped and questioned about it tell them you are meeting up with friends who have an RV.

Just take it out of the box. Get it running. But cover it up some. Go through the nothing to declare line.



[Edited on 11-30-2021 by JZ]

Terry28 - 11-29-2021 at 10:01 AM

Or...just play by the rules and declare and pay the duty owed.......

Lee - 11-29-2021 at 10:49 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Terry28  
Or...just play by the rules and declare and pay the duty owed.......


Funny. There are rules? Clue me in.

Not sure I would declare a gen. Not sure I agree with 19% aduana, either. My rules.

Penalty for not declaring? Depends on the Agent you're dealing with. Tax plus fine. Don't worry about it.

100X - 11-29-2021 at 11:30 AM

New is new.

Used is used.

I don't think there is a "sliding scale" between the two.

So take it out of the box and use it once; you are following the rules when you don't declare it as new.

[Edited on 11-29-2021 by 100X]

Bob and Susan - 11-29-2021 at 12:35 PM

actually that is a camping generator
7000w but loud

usable 3500w

30a only so 3000w

better buy plugs

if you havent bought it ...dont

its NOT a house generator

bajatrailrider - 11-29-2021 at 01:38 PM

Always remove box make it dusty . As far as play by the rules no such thing in Mexico . As person that charges you makes up the new rules for that min. I have always paid less duty at Tecate crossing.

JZ - 11-29-2021 at 07:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Terry28  
Or...just play by the rules and declare and pay the duty owed.......


Personally, I'd rather give the 19% to the local business on trips down there. Allows you to over tip and over spend.


[Edited on 11-30-2021 by JZ]

mtgoat666 - 11-29-2021 at 07:56 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Quote: Originally posted by Terry28  
Or...just play by the rules and declare and pay the duty owed.......


Personally, I'd rather give the 19% to the local business on trips down there. Allows you to over tip and over spend.


[Edited on 11-30-2021 by JZ]


Shorty melonhead mcjizzy:
It is quite possible to follow the law and pay your taxes, and also tip well. Why do you think one prevents the other? Since when do criminals tip better than law-abiding citizens?