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[*] posted on 11-6-2008 at 09:44 AM
Menaje de Casa


I just processed my one time free entry pass of household goods, which, as you know is called a "menaje de casa" at the Mexican Consulate in San Diego.

The rules state that I have 6 months from the date of my FM-3 renewal to bring my cargo across.

The process was non problematic, but the paperwork that accompanies the goods must be filled out properly. That means listing the contents of each box in Spanish and having the serial numbers and complete description of all appliances and tv's, etc.

I have too much stuff to wing it, which is what we did back in the good old days! :saint::rolleyes:

[Edited on 11-6-2008 by Loretana]




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[*] posted on 11-6-2008 at 11:22 AM


tell us later what happened at the border...



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[*] posted on 11-6-2008 at 01:04 PM


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Originally posted by Loretana
I just processed my one time free entry pass of household goods, which, as you know is called a "menaje de casa" at the Mexican Consulate in San Diego.

The rules state that I have 6 months from the date of my FM-3 renewal to bring my cargo across.

The process was non problematic, but the paperwork that accompanies the goods must be filled out properly. That means listing the contents of each box in Spanish and having the serial numbers and complete description of all appliances and tv's, etc.

I have too much stuff to wing it, which is what we did back in the good old days! :saint::rolleyes:

[Edited on 11-6-2008 by Loretana]


We went through this stuff in the 90's. Submitted the list at the Sacramento consulate and paid a $72.00 fee. Crossed the border at TJ. Had a 24 ft U-haul and an overloaded pick up. Didn't accept the consulate papers and made us go into TJ to file with an importer. They were very nice though and the head honcho himself took my wife to the importers office, where they retyped all the info into their computer and after another $72.00, the same honcho guided us through the custom gate and, without ever opening the U-Haul or looking at anything in the truck, we were on our way.
Did have 6 months from issuance of the FM 3.




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[*] posted on 11-6-2008 at 03:49 PM


The stories I've heard over here in Sonora at the Nogales crossings jive with what Vandy is saying; yes, the menaje tax is free the first time but you are pretty much forced to use an importer.

We havent used our one-time exemption yet as we are still awaiting our FM-3 paperwork. In the meantime, we throw the cabover on the truck to be "tourists", fill it with what we want from our storage space and cross.

But eventually, I'm gonna want my power tools, a trundle bed, my big arse smoker/BBQ, etc., so we will be doing the menaje de casa.

Ain't it great having a "free trade agreement" with Mexico............:rolleyes:




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