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Udo
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DO ANY OF YOU NOMADS KNOW?
I know CBP and US CUSTOMS have many rules of what we can bring back across the border.
One is we can not return with plant products...
HOWEVER...
I need to bring back a couple of small palapa sheets for my outdoor kitchen.
I have been to a palapa seller in the US, and all his palapas are stamped "MADE IN MEXICO"
Is it legal for me to bring back a couple of 65"X44" palapa sheets?
Mil Gracias!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Is it legal for me to bring back a couple of 65"X44" palapa sheets?
Mil Gracias! |
What are they, Udo?
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Bruce R Leech
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I have never Known anything about palapa sheets do they have lace around them
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Udo
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Yes they do, Bruce.
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They are those palm frond roofs that many Baja residents have.
Some have their RV under a large one, others make a shaded area with them, plus they are multi-use.
Some make fairly heavy ones and use them as a wind-break.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Is it legal for me to bring back a couple of 65"X44" palapa sheets?
Mil Gracias! |
What are they, Udo? |
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Bruce R Leech
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if they have lace it should be OK to bring um. Gidderdone
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DENNIS
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I've seen a lot of Palapas, but never sheets of Palm Fronds.
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Udo
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Thanks for the info, bruce...
had no idea about the lace thing.
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I don't know. Go for it and let us know. What's the worse that can happen? =)
I crossed with about 20 bones one time, even went thru the XRAY machine, but nothing was said by the agents. As long as your palapa sheets aren't
coated in drugs I bet you'll be OK.
Having said that, those things may stick out a tad so be ready to explain yourself.
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And after saying that, I'm sorry I did nothing to help you resolve your questions. Lo siento.
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Mi Amigo, do you mean the woven Petates? Woven Tule fiber or maybe the Pergolas? Made of stems from the Date Palms?? Both come from the inner
reaches of La Purisima. bugs thus your question. Doubt it-- probably would think you're doing something illegal! Good question, tho. Tio
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Well...
They are going to be small enough...
SO...
Here is my plan...
I'll place the palapa material on the bottom (on top of the carpeting of the FJ) and put all my chit on top of the palapas.
They will be hidden under my refrigerator, diving gear, kayak gear, etc. Then I'll declare my regular items, and if the palapa sheets don't have a
distinctive aroma, I should be able to pass.
However, honestly, I would like to declare the palapa material, but our last trip, I was busted into secondary because i declared 4 pieces of
driftwood that I thought my parrot would like as perch.
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IF they ask...just tell them they are part of your camping setup...like a windbreak...i dont think you will have a problem...you can get beautiful
ones woven to the size you want from Mulegena's husbands family.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
IF they ask...just tell them they are part of your camping setup...like a windbreak...i dont think you will have a problem...you can get beautiful
ones woven to the size you want from Mulegena's husbands family. |
Hi Shari........ Hey....we need fotos of these things. What am I missing here?
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I'm with Shari............perfect explanation. I bring drift wood all the time. Thanks for letting me know never to declare it Udo.
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I agree, Shari's suggestion is perfect. You take it camping with you in baja every time you go. ;~ )
Did they let you keep the declared driftwood?
sbwontoo
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It could have been part of someone's hair up their ass (CBP agent's), who knows.
But I'm never declaring a natural product from Baja, including shells. I've head of someone being sent to secondary over scallop shells (which I'm
taking two dozen to use as serving dishes.)
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Why not just follow the law and declare them? Or better yet buy them when you get home?
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New tire
How are in regard to a extra new spare tire that I might be bringing down for a Nomad ???
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Yes, Shari's right-on. They're part of your camping gear, and you'll find no better windbreak.
Petate is made from cariso, a water-loving plant from the bamboo family. It grows along the river up in La Purisima and is prized for its strength and
flexibility. Its woven into flat sheets, usually 6x10' or finer ones in 4x8'.
My husbands's family proudly makes 'em, and they are absolutely beautiful. They are really strict in planning their work by the phase of the moon.
They will harvest the cane only in the dark of the moon to reduce the possibility of infestation by insects which ensures a better-quality product.
To use them in your home be sure to put a light varnish on them: exterior use, straight from the can; for interior use, dilute the varnish/thinner
75/25. To cover the raw edges where they come together use the petate "weave" placed flat over the edges and secured with Liquid Nails and/or staples
for a beautiful finish.
I imagine that you could get a bill of sale from your supplier you could whip out at the border if they decided to go through your stuff.
It was I who got busted to secondary for bringing in shells. I think the guy said 1-2 kilos was ok but any more than that I'd have to go to Otay Mesa
and declare them for commercial import.
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