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Import construction materials or buy in Ensenada?
Hopefully some of you nomads can answer some questions for me...I'm gonna be building a garage (woodframe) and was wondering what the process is for
importation at the border. I've hauled in lots of things to Mexico, but have never gone through the process of paying the importation tax. The reason
I would rather haul the materials down from the states is that I don't know if I could get it all at Home Depot in Ensenada and don't want to get
there and realize they don't have everything I need. Here are my questions:
1) How much is the importation tax? 10%?
2) Anything to beware of with the process?
3) Ensenada nomads - Does the Ensenada Home Depot carry 2"x12"x20ft. douglas fir?
4) Are lumber prices more in Mex than the U.S.?
5) Any harrassment for bringing lots of tools? (I know this sounds stupid,
but I've been harrassed for bringing in a VHF radio) ahhh Mexico...
Any help from Nomads who have gone through the process would be greatly appreciated!!!
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DENNIS
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Hi john.......
Just got your U2U but I'll answer here if you don't mind.
I wouldn't even consider bringing down lumber. I'm not so sure they'll let you do that anymore anyway.
I'm continually building my place, now the garage, and at this time the best prices are at Home Dpo, Ensenada. It's Doug Fir and reasonable. [29
Ps---2x4x8...#2]
2x12x20...??? I would bet yes. I know they have 2x6x20. Anyway, ask and I know they will order it if it's not in inventory.
Let me know if I can be of any help.
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Dennis,
Dern was hoping you'd reply to this question. He is going to need some large beams for Bahia and was wondering where to start looking. He'll be down
the second week of March to start gathering supplies. Lumber is #1 on his list.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
Dennis,
Dern was hoping you'd reply to this question. He is going to need some large beams for Bahia and was wondering where to start looking. He'll be down
the second week of March to start gathering supplies. Lumber is #1 on his list.
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"Beams Are Us".......Short to large to humongous..."Los Olivos".........North East corner of Ensenada. A guided tour will cost you two Pacificos.
Im still holding your Christmas present...a box of Noche Buena. See you when you get here.
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I would think that the current exchange rate would mean amazing values for lumber in Ensenada...even if you have to order it and wait.
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1) How much is the importation tax? 10%?
I think the last time I paid 15 or 17 percent
2) Anything to beware of with the process?
I bought a roll of FTC approved "Made in America" stickers to cover up anything that state "Made in China"
3) Ensenada nomads - Does the Ensenada Home Depot carry 2"x12"x20ft. douglas fir?
I would seriously look into steel framing. I did a steel post and beam house and used steel studs.
4) Are lumber prices more in Mex than the U.S.?
At the Mexicali Home Depot it was about the same as buying it in the US and paying the tarif. But the selection was limited
5) Any harrassment for bringing lots of tools? (I know this sounds stupid,
but I've been harrassed for bringing in a VHF radio) ahhh Mexico... I go to my casa in San Felipe every other weekend and I have my truck full of
tools and I have never been asked about it.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGeoff
I would think that the current exchange rate would mean amazing values for lumber in Ensenada...even if you have to order it and wait.
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Imported items will reflect the dollar price converted to pesos. If one can find old inventory purchased before the recent disparity, a good saving
may be realized unless, of course, the seller has been making daily price adjustments to enhance profits. That may not be unreasonable. Just
having a better product available is worth something.
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Pacifico
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Thanks for the replys everyone!!! Dennis, if it is not much trouble, next time you are in Home Depot in Ensenada could you see if they carry
2"x12"x20' on a regular basis? That is my main item of concern. I need 36 of them. Thanks!!!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
1) How much is the importation tax? 10%?
I think the last time I paid 15 or 17 percent
3) Ensenada nomads - Does the Ensenada Home Depot carry 2"x12"x20ft. douglas fir?
4) Are lumber prices more in Mex than the U.S.?
5) Any harrassment for bringing lots of tools? (I know this sounds stupid,
but I've been harrassed for bringing in a VHF radio) ahhh Mexico... I go to my casa in San Felipe every other weekend and I have my truck full of
tools and I have never been asked about it.
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I was under the impression that lumber in bulk was banned. They just wont let you bring in piles of wood any more. Protectionism for sure but,
that's the way it is.
I was paying 14 and 15% to import other building materials. It varies because it's Mexico.
I'll look into the 2x12x20 question as soon as I can get up there. Tomorrow I hope.
Lumber is more here and the farther south you go, the higher the price. Shipping has to be taken into consideration.
The tool question? I guess it depends on New or Used, how many and who you're dealing with at the moment. The rule book was tossed out the window
the moment it was printed. Good luck on that one.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pacifico
Thanks for the replys everyone!!! Dennis, if it is not much trouble, next time you are in Home Depot in Ensenada could you see if they carry
2"x12"x20' on a regular basis? That is my main item of concern. I need 36 of them. Thanks!!! |
Yeah...will do. I mentioned it before that the best part of Home Dpo lumber is the type, Doug Fir. It doesn't get any better than that. You can
buy a lot of Hemlock Fir but, structurally it's inferior.
Last week I was buying 2x4x8 at HD for 29Ps each. Not a bad price.
What are you spanning with the long stuff? Sounds big.
[Edited on 2-25-2009 by DENNIS]
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Paulina
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
Dennis,
Dern was hoping you'd reply to this question. He is going to need some large beams for Bahia and was wondering where to start looking. He'll be down
the second week of March to start gathering supplies. Lumber is #1 on his list.
P<*)))>{ |
"Beams Are Us".......Short to large to humongous..."Los Olivos".........North East corner of Ensenada. A guided tour will cost you two Pacificos.
Im still holding your Christmas present...a box of Noche Buena. See you when you get here. |
Thanks Dennis, I'm sure he'll take you up on the tour guide service, and tip 2 more Pacificos if not more. He would prefer to have four 4x12x20'
beams, but if he can't get them he'll make due with sandwiching the 2x12s together. In that case he'll need 8 of the 2x12x20s. They'll end up being
cut down to 18'. There's a long list that he'll run by you. He'll be down around the 12th, I won't be there until Spring Break in April.
Thank you for my Christmas present  !
P<*)))>{
edit: I ran this by Dern and he's all for the tour. Thank you very much. He also corrected me in the lumber count I originally posted, and promised
not to drink my Christmas gift!
Edit number dos: Does Los Olivos deliver to Punta Banda? I assume it would be too much to ask them to deliver to Bahia.
[Edited on 26-2-2009 by Paulina]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I wouldn't even consider bringing down lumber. I'm not so sure they'll let you do that anymore anyway.
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I was turned back twice in one day. You really have to hide it well. But considering the quality, price and selection offered in Mexico it's well
worth the effort.
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4baja
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pacifico, we bought all our lumber in maneadero and the price was close to the states. they even deliver to bola for a fair price. we called it in and
when we arrived it was banded and ready for us. it was very easy!!!
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Steve,
Was it waiting for you in Bahia, or at the Pacifico in Maneadero?
If it was in Bahia, how many days prior to delivery did you order the lumber?
Did they take it all the way out to Gecko, or leave it in town?
Do you remember the cost of delivery?
Thanks,
P y D
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 4baja
pacifico, we bought all our lumber in maneadero and the price was close to the states. they even deliver to bola for a fair price. we called it in and
when we arrived it was banded and ready for us. it was very easy!!! |
I purchased quite a bit of lumber from the lumberyard on the south side of Maneadero on the left side of the big left curve. Get that?
4Baja, is that the same one?
I secured what I wanted on a trip heading north and picked it up the next Friday night with two trucks with lumber racks for my former home in La
Bocana de Santo Tomas.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaWarrior
I purchased quite a bit of lumber from the lumberyard on the south side of Maneadero on the left side of the big left curve. Get that?
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I believe you are refering to, "Flemate."
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaWarrior
I purchased quite a bit of lumber from the lumberyard on the south side of Maneadero on the left side of the big left curve. Get that?
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I believe you are refering to, "Flemate." |
That be the one, thanks Dennis...
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Pacifico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Pacifico
Thanks for the replys everyone!!! Dennis, if it is not much trouble, next time you are in Home Depot in Ensenada could you see if they carry
2"x12"x20' on a regular basis? That is my main item of concern. I need 36 of them. Thanks!!! |
Yeah...will do. I mentioned it before that the best part of Home Dpo lumber is the type, Doug Fir. It doesn't get any better than that. You can
buy a lot of Hemlock Fir but, structurally it's inferior.
Last week I was buying 2x4x8 at HD for 29Ps each. Not a bad price.
What are you spanning with the long stuff? Sounds big.
[Edited on 2-25-2009 by DENNIS] |
I'm building a garage with a flat roof with a deck on top.
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"There have been a few deliveries straight to Gecko and, I understand, a few interceptions by Martin/Pepe at the cost of 500 pesos......"
Does that mean that Pepito has stopped the delivery and charged a "holding fee" of sorts?
Or was it delivered to Martin/Pepe and they charged 500 p for their services?
I guess I'm not really clear on what the interception was. As we are planning on quite a bit of lumber, we are curious to know all the ins and outs
from those who have been through having it delivered.
Thanks,
P.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pacifico
I'm building a garage with a flat roof with a deck on top. |
Begging for leaks, eh. Good luck with that. Are you building trusses?
Where are you?
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