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torch
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mexican custom rules
firstly this my first post. I'm glad to have found this site. my question is about bringing stuff into mexico. I was turned around for 2 pieces of
2x4x8. it was a pain in the ass especially because i had booze eggs and other items to cross back in to the usa with then throw away the 2x4's and go
back through the border (mex). is there a definitive list of banned items and items you can declare (pay tax). I've been taking lumber (small amounts)
every trip for years without a prob except my last trip. I have herd all sorts of conflicting info about this and would like to hear what the NOMADS
have to say about this. thanks
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DENNIS
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Hi Torch. Welcome to BajaNomad.
You were turned back for two 2x4s? Doesn't sound right. At any rate...couldn't you have discarded the two boards at Mex Customs and continued south?
Did you happen to have a verbal disagreement with the inspectors?
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torch
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The only choice was to turn around . I asked the inspector about throwing them away at the inspection area and was told my only option was to turn
around. he was friendly but firm with me turning around. wierd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by torch
The only choice was to turn around . I asked the inspector about throwing them away at the inspection area and was told my only option was to turn
around. he was friendly but firm with me turning around. wierd |
Which crossing were you at?
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torch
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I very very rarely have a bad attitude even when I should lol
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san y. after the new look
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What is the big deal about bringing lumber? I would like to bring down a load of hardwood and wonder what it takes to do it legally.
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This is bad news! I live in TJ, carpentry is my hobby, and I frequently buy lumber at the Chula Vista Home Depot.
Three years ago I brought pickup truckloads of lumber into Mexico to build an addition on my house. I had to make several runs. No problems. I'm
planning another addition this summer.
But, the Mexicans have really tightened up things at the border and there have been several posts about building materials being tough to bring in.
Yikes, Mexican lumber here I come. They sell some real junk down here. Good stuff is available but you need to be careful when selecting the pieces.
[Edited on 1-30-2010 by k-rico]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
What is the big deal about bringing lumber? I would like to bring down a load of hardwood and wonder what it takes to do it legally.
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Although they don't have much hardwood here, you'll have to import it. They're trying to protect the businesses that do import wood to sell, like
Home Depot and other lumber yards.
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monoloco
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Can you import lumber if you go through a broker?
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heya torch...I'd like to extend a hearty nomad welcome to you...nice to have new blood...er flames! and very glad to hear you have a positive
attitude. You will find lots of great info here....enjoy amigo...we look forward to your posts.
it's always nice to know a bit about our new brothers and sisters here....where they are from and where they hang in baja etc.
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torch
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I had a nieghbor tell me they wanted him to turn around for firewood and booze(1 bottle and 1 30pack) but he told them no way because his wife and
kids were in front of him (driving to the toll road) and they told him not next time but go ahead. I also had another nieghbor pull a trailer enclosed
with all kinds of suff motor cycles, lumber, construction materials etc.. every trip. he says he pulls into the declare lane, opens the trailer and is
told to have a good trip every time.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
Yikes, Mexican lumber here I come. They sell some real junk down here. Good stuff is available but you need to be careful when selecting the pieces.
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Home Depot is your best bet. Doug Fir #2, straight, and the prices arn't that bad.
You're right about the trash, tho. Hemlock Fir seems to be the best of the bad and it falls apart with time. Even sooner.
I always pick my own. If I don't have time, I find the yard jefe and give him 20 bucks to do it for me. That has always worked for me.
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monoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
What is the big deal about bringing lumber? I would like to bring down a load of hardwood and wonder what it takes to do it legally.
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Although they don't have much hardwood here, you'll have to import it. They're trying to protect the businesses that do import wood to sell, like
Home Depot and other lumber yards. |
I don't have a problem with that. Where do you find out what the
requirements are for importation?
[Edited on 1-30-2010 by monoloco]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by torch
I had a nieghbor tell me they wanted him to turn around for firewood and booze(1 bottle and 1 30pack) but he told them no way because his wife and
kids were in front of him (driving to the toll road) and they told him not next time but go ahead. I also had another nieghbor pull a trailer enclosed
with all kinds of suff motor cycles, lumber, construction materials etc.. every trip. he says he pulls into the declare lane, opens the trailer and is
told to have a good trip every time. |
Well, they are nothing else if not inconsistant. But, two 2x4s? That's ridiculous.
Firewood has been on the shtlist forever.
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thanks shari, I have checked out your site before and am planning a trip with my son down that way this summer . I have a place at cuatro casas
(colonet). My son thatcher 16 really wants to check out scorp bay but I would rather surf less crowded breaks but we will see
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
Where do you find out what the requirements for importation? |
I think you'll have to ask or, if it's inconvenient, have someone ask for you. The world is still searching for those written, detailed rules.
How much hardwood are you talking about?
[Edited on 1-30-2010 by DENNIS]
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k-rico
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I'll try to find out the rules about importing lumber. I need to go to the border next week to find out about importing my truck, so I'll add lumber
to the list and post what I find out.
Anybody seen 3/4 T&G or shiplap cedar siding in Mex? I've seen the T&G used as roofing in a couple houses in La Mision. Wonder where they got
it.
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wooo hooo, your son will totally dig hangin with the local surf club kids here while we suck back Tecates together! check your U2U box, which is in
the upper right hand corner.
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torch
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funny thing they didnt care about my firewood in the same load. the reason I always take a little bit of lumber and other building materials is I get
them for free from friends in the trades.
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