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ketgee

Jul 5, 2006, 8:17 PM

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Customs Broker - San Diego

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I obtained my FM-3 and Menaje de Casa at the Seattle Consulate. I'm now in San Diego with my pick-up and utility trailer hoping to cross this Friday heading to La Paz. But I'm stuck on finding a customs broker here who handles Menaje de Casa. Has anyone used a customs broker here? Are they really necessary crossing into Baja? Does anyone have names or numbers for brokers here? Thanks.

Bloviator

Jul 6, 2006, 5:45 AM

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Re: [ketgee] Customs Broker - San Diego

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We crossed at Tijuana in March with the Menage de Casa for my wife's FM3, but only had a completely filled SUV. We did it ourselves and had no problem. You might just make a list of items and go to the border. If they turn you back, you have a problem. Otherwise you don't. We had completely spaced out and forgot to make a list. They let us through anyway - probably figuring we were to dumb to do it correctly.

You might have a problem finding a customs broker who wants to bother with such a small deal unless your utility trailer is really big.

I had a friend who used to cross at Tijuana taking loads of stuff to the orphanage he supported near Rosarita Beach. He never had any problems either, though that was a few years ago.

ketgee

Jul 6, 2006, 8:24 AM

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Re: [dlyman6500] Customs Broker - San Diego

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Thanks for the encouraging reply. I do have my list, and the Seattle consulate has approved and stamped it. But they were the ones who said I needed a customs broker. I will head to the border tomorrow alone and see what happens. Again, thanks for helping to calm my nerves somewhat. I appreciate it.

Bloviator

Jul 6, 2006, 9:32 AM

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Re: [ketgee] Customs Broker - San Diego

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Good luck on your trip to La Paz. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do Ajijic.