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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
You guys argue over who is a resident as if it means something. The only thing it means is that you paid more to get your FM2 than you did to get the
FM3. You don't get any special points and NOBODY gives a damn whether you are or aren't. Anything that's important (other than working in Mex), you
can do with EITHER FM2 or FM3.
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It does make a difference if you are arguing (at the border) whether a regulation posted by aduana about 'residents' applies to an FM3 holder or only
to a national.
Couple of points:
An FM3 holder can work. I have an (actividad lucrativa) FM3. I used to have an FM2 but traded down because legally I would have to notify Mexico when
leaving or returning. I also have permits which allow me to legally import without using a customs agent. I deal with Aduana on a regular basis and am
pretty familiar with their BS. That's why your $150 figure surprised me. I will ask next time I'm at the office in TJ.
[Edited on 2-16-2005 by Dave]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by yankeeirishman
Well....I do indeed plan to hire labor, buy Mexican, and lease land....BUT....there are some items that I am not able to find in Baja for construction
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I know builders down here who will import enough lumber, or other materials to build your entire home. I have yet to find a 2x here that was worth
using except for burning.
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
You guys argue over who is a resident as if it means something. The only thing it means is that you paid more to get your FM2 than you did to get the
FM3. You don't get any special points and NOBODY gives a damn whether you are or aren't. Anything that's important (other than working in Mex), you
can do with EITHER FM2 or FM3.
The import info that was posted from a government website is probably a little dated. The current import duty on most goods is 17 % or 19 % from most
Asian Countries. I've got current import slips. As far as HOW MUCH you can bring South, the limit without an import license is $1000.00 per person
or $4000.00 in computer equipment. This is listed right on the back of my importation declaration. The amounts above $50 or $150 are subject to the
17 / 19 % import duty. Subject, of course, to the whims of the Aduana you are dealing with.
As far as being CAUGHT taking in materials, etc., I have been a number of times. Fortunately, for the most part it was in the good, old days when you
simply paid Mordida. Since they have started enforcing the rules, I have made it a point to only "not declare" when I had a plausible explanation for
my failure to declare. It doesn't save you from paying, but it keeps them from seizing your vehicle and belongings. I have a neighbor who went up to
El Centro and purchased a New Honda Genset. He then drove across the border through the No Declaracion line, the genset still in the box.
He was caught, the generator confiscated along with his truck and it took $1200 to get the truck (but not the genset) back. The regulations state
that the fine is 120 % of the value of the smuggled goods.
As far as where I cross, I ALWAYS cross at the New (Garita Oriente) Mexicali crossing in both directions. I do have a friend who does a lot of Solar
work south of the Border and he always goes South at the Old crossing in downtown Calexico. His theory is that they are less inclined to Red Light
your vehicle. Since he does NOT declare thousands of dollars in merchandise and has never been caught, I guess he could be right. I Hope for his
sake that he's never wrong.
Lastly, I have noticed that all of these people who opine that you can get anything you need in Mexico and you should be supporting the local economy
tend to be living well into the interior of Baja where it is not so convenient to buy in El Norte. I wonder how true they would be to that philosophy
if they were up in my area ?
As far as I'm concerned, I support the economy by complying with the laws and paying the duty (most of the time). I can say for certain that my
presence benefits Mexico because every month I spend at least $500 there (not counting my lease) and I do NOTHING that burdens their infrastructure.
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I dont have a fm2 or a fm3 so what is the point?
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
I dont have a fm2 or a fm3 so what is the point? |
Bruce, don't you have a business in Mulege?
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I agree with mrbillm I have a mexican contractor building my house. even he goes to El centro to buy building materials. I'm only taking about 400.00
worth if stuff across this weedend so I'll report back. Thanks to the ones who anwsered my question I don't know how the rest of this has anything to
do with the question I asked but whatever. By the way try and buy a dual pane window in baja. at least in mexicali home depot they looked at me like I
was crazy. They do have great looking doorss there thou.
Mick
Getting there is ALL the fun!
Ok being here is fun to
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Bruce, don't you have a business in Mulege?
yes
now are you going to tell me I need one of those to do business?
[Edited on 2-16-2005 by Bruce R Leech]
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if you do some research on mat?riels available in Mexico you will find that steel pollens are manufactured here in Mexico and are widely available .
they are cheaper than wood 2x4s, twice as strong and will last twice as long. they are available in all dimensions that you can git lumber or timber.I
use them exclusively in any and all construction.you also save because there is no wast when you cut them. they are always strait and wont warp or
change when they git wet.
many people think it is the only way to build a house with lumber .this is wrong and expensive. lumber lasts about 10 to 15 years here in Mulege.
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Hey Bruce..
I need steel beams ( I or Channel ) to lay across the centro room. 25 footers. 7 of them. Can you help me with locating for the San Felipe area?
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quote "I don't know how the rest of this has anything to do with the question I asked but whatever"
Chill dude, chill! This is a very active, lively and sometimes most serious chatter board here. Now have a beer, sit back, and enjoy the conversation.
You got helped, didnt you?!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by yankeeirishman
Hey Bruce..
I need steel beams ( I or Channel ) to lay across the centro room. 25 footers. 7 of them. Can you help me with locating for the San Felipe area?
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I don't Know San Felipe at all but any material store should be able to git them for you if they don't have them. I git them easy here in Mulege.
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thanks Bruce. I will try that.
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Speaking of Importing .........
I have a neighbor who just imported a BIG Diesel Backhoe. He contacted a broker in the U.S. who handled all of the paperwork. The broker's cost was
around $250.00 plus the duty paid at the border. He said the whole process went very smooth. The only difficulty was maintaining the schedule
mandated by customs in the U.S. He said that you have to be ready to go within a short time of approval.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
now are you going to tell me I need one of those to do business?
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Nope, it's none of my business.
So, just what is your status? Naturalized? Related to someone in Migra? 
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One trick a few people did in Rosarito was to get business cards with there names on it and advertising them as Handyman...when they bought some
supplies over from the USA to MX they were stopped at the Aduana . When asked where they were going with the supplies..they simply stated they are
handyman in the USA and live in San Diego are were going down to TJ to get some Beers and returning...the Aduana let them buy with NO taxes paid on
the building supplies they took!
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