What port did you use, when did you ship the container and who did you hire as a Customs Broker?you will not having an easy time nor save money by shipping from outside the country. took me over a week to get my container out. by that point half my stuff had been stolen and then I had to pay bribes to the shop workers, the middle man, his friends, and the aduana. I will NEVER ship again its a nightmare! oh and don't use seaboard marine....they are thieves!
The company I'm thinking about using goes into Caucedo. They say they have solid contacts there, as well as a customs broker they've used often in the past.My shipment was easy.... Caucedo is the port to use , POP and Haina = NO.
Even the Aduana gave us all a lecture on how to handle POP..... don't pay 100 pesos to go onto the dock - its free, etc.
Get a good broker to guide you (Hispaniola Freight).
Yes, it takes time to clear - my box was locked unless I was there to have it opened.
Can be 2 -3 trips before its over - more w/ a vehicle..... aduana, placa, etc.
My lawyer seems a little unsure of this.
Cedula will be picked up Monday.
My question is this: what is the procedure for securing the one-time duty exemption for household goods? It's not through Immigration.
What's the drill?
The company I'm thinking about using goes into Caucedo. They say they have solid contacts there, as well as a customs broker they've used often in the past.
My experience at Haina in '08 was bad enough to blackball any shipper who sends a ship there.
I heard POP isn't nearly as bad as haina, but maybe they are worse than Caucedo.
Will do.Once you know the drill please keep us posted on your progress.