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BAJADUDE
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HOUSEHOLD GOODS INTO MEXICO
I WOULD LIKE TO BRING INTO MEXICO SOME HOUSEHOLD GOODS IN A SMALL TRAILER SUCH AS COUCH, WASHER, BED, SHOVELS,TOOLS ETC. WHAT IS THE PERMIT
REQUIREMENT OR PROCEDURE FOR BRINGING THESE ITEMS IN. I AM A NEW PROPERTY OWNER IN BAJA S. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN BRINGING THESE ITEMS ACROSS IN AN
OTHER STATE BESIDES BAJA N
THANKS
TOM
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Do you have an FM-3?
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As you said you have purchased a home, we will assume you have acquired an FM-3, 2, or 1. You can take a complete cargo manifest (list of your
cargo..every item) to the Mexican embassy in SD, if that is where you will be crossing from...it is the same with all other Mexican embassys
throughout the border...and there you can get a one-time only tax-free importation permit for your household things. You will pay a one-time only
fee of about $90 for this service. This is the ONLY time you can make this special import tax-free trip bringing in any amount of household goods,
furnishings, etc for your Mexican home. Take the receipt and cleared manifest document with you when crossing through Mexican customs. Bueno
suerte. It is easy to do....do some homework first and walk yourself through it...follow all the steps.
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BAJADUDE
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WHAT IS A FM-3? AND WHERE DO I GET ONE?
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Whoops....best forget what I wrote about getting that manifest made up. Time for you to 'troll' onto the search and find out about FM-3's.
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jrbaja
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For that many items
Go into the declare lane in Otay and just pay the taxes, providing the items are used. It will be less hassle and money than visiting consulates.
You do need an FM3 though, just to have a home here legally!
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Nix on the Otay...will be much more costly than the embassy method for your first importation of goods. And it is no hassle at all. Just be honest
and include everything in your cargo manifest...although nobody will bother to check it, probably. You can bring 'any amount of new stuff' for a set
fee of 90 dollars. But first, new buyer, you best get that FM-3 problem settled first! Why is that news to you? What did you buy? Something is a
little off here.
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The following is copied and pasted from ajijiclaw.com which is an excellent site for legal questions relating to Mexico.
"Even though you can purchase a home or property on a Tourist Visa (FMT), you can avoid paying capital gains taxes down the road by getting a
Temporary Resident Visa (FM3) or a Permanent Resident Visa (FM2). These migratory documents can easily be applied for here in Mexico. The FM3 can also
be applied for in the United States or Canada at any Mexican Consulate. Please note, if you apply for an FM3 outside of Mexico, you have to have it
registered in Mexico within 3 months of obtaining it. The other rule for saving on capital gains is you must own the property for at least 2 years and
keep your migratory status, whether it is permanent or temporary, current.
The added bonus for having an FM2 or FM3 is that you have a 6-month window from the time your migratory document is approved to move down your
personal belongings with no taxes, duties, or penalties applied. This is easily done by creating an inventory list of the items you want to bring
down, including applicable model and serial numbers, in Spanish. Then bringing it to a Mexican Consulate nearest you and having them approve it. They
will also advise you on how to label your inventory list on the boxes you are shipping or bringing down."
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Yup..that's what we did...exactly. Although we were told that an FM-3 was required in our area by the Immagracion. We did the 'within the 6 mth
window' thing. Perhaps the FMT will suffice where Bajadude is moving?
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FM3
OK, I NEED HELP. HOW DO YOU DO A "SEARCH" Sorry about shouting!!!
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Bruce R Leech
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it is OK I'm hard of heiring. I'm from Colorado also I guess it must have some thing to do with the altitude.
go to the top of this page and push the search button.
[Edited on 8-16-2005 by Bruce R Leech]
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BAJADUDE where did you buy a House?
[Edited on 8-16-2005 by Bruce R Leech]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Anonymous
You can take a complete cargo manifest (list of your cargo..every item) to the Mexican embassy in SD, if that is where you will be crossing
from...it is the same with all other Mexican embassys throughout the border...and there you can get a one-time only tax-free importation permit for
your household things. You will pay a one-time only fee of about $90 for this service. This is the ONLY time you can make this special import
tax-free trip bringing in any amount of household goods, furnishings, etc for your Mexican home. |
Nope.
While you can only import once, if you miss the "6 month window" you will have another opportunity each time you renew your FM.
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Bruce R Leech
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don't take any advice from Anonymous posters they have no credibility or accountability.
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You need to go to the nearest immigrtation office to your house. You will need numerous documents (photos, proof of residence in mexico, bank
statements etc). I suggest that you stop in at the immigration office for official requirements (they seem to change based on location). Check with
the Officials and not a forum.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Anonymous
BAJADUDE - don't answer any question about your house, person wherabouts etc.
You might regret those answers pretty soon. |
Please explain why.
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Say Bruce, It must be a Colorado thing! My husband is getting his new hearing aids on Thurs.  I'm so happy to STOP YELLING AND REPEATING Are you higher than Denver? I can hardly wait to leave the altitude behind
and head for sea level.
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2frogs
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PS...Do appreciate the transport info. and hope the tax free on goods coming in if for real. That is a relief as I don't want to leave 'my stuff'
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Don't worry, 2frogs....it will go okay. Just remember about the 1-time only within the first 6 mths condition...there WILL be a minimum charge at the
Mexican Embassy of about $90 (that's what we paid a few years ago) for the paperwork, etc. They will give you all the info you need to get things
done, like listings, translations, serial numbers, etc, etc. We did it in an afternoon and had a fun lunch nearby in downtown San Diego. No
problemas. Good luck.
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2frogs
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Now Mr. Anonymous it was said not to pay attention to youWhy don't you register?
Are you a lawyer, as every time a lawyer has told me not to worry ..... I had plenty to worry about yes: Thanks for the encouraging words
anyway.
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