YucaLandia
Aug 5, 2011, 11:26 AM
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Re: [LordsWorkers] Moving back to the USA
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We have been living in Querétaro for just over a year but it is getting more and more difficult for my wife to cope with the many problems she has had with her health and lack of friends. . ..
...And I intend on selling them, either in Mexico before we leave or in the states after we return there.
. . .I really don’t want to bother with the hassle of paper work, customs, Mexican legalities, etc. I just want to leave with my wife before Mexico comes between me and her.
LordsWorkers,
You qualify to re-enter the USA as "Returning Residents", since both you and your wife are US Citizens. US CBP rules say that your goods are classified as either "Household Goods" or "Personal Effects", and taxes or exemptions depend on:
- Have you have used the Household Goods for more than 1 year? and
- Do you intend to sell the Household Goods or give them to somone?
Since you are advertising yourselves as Christians, then I assume that you will follow the laws of legitimate governments, so, this post lists the laws you should follow. You must pay import duties to the United States on the household goods, because you have stated that it is your intention to sell the goods if you take them back into the USA.
If you have used any of the goods less than a year, then those items also require payment of import duties, regardless of your intent to sell.
I understand your desire to avoid the hassles of paperwork and customs, but both
The Lord and The Governent of the United States of America expect Christians to folllow the law.
Happy Trails!
steve
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Thus sayeth the duly elected Government of the United States of America:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/134/kw/importing%20household%20goods/session/L3NpZC82dWxqUk5Baw%3D%3D
Customs Publication No. 0000-0518
 Moving Household Goods to the United States A Guide to Customs Regulations "Household Effects
Household effects are furniture, dishes, linens, libraries, artwork and similar household furnishings for your personal use. The articles must have either been available for your use or used in a household where you were a resident for one year and are not intended for any other person or for sale. The year of use does not need to be continuous, nor does it need to be the year immediately before the date of importation. "
"Personal Effects
Personal effects are items that belong to, and are used by, one person, such as wearing apparel, jewelry, photographic equipment and tape recorders. They cannot be entered as household effects. "
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General Procedures for Importing Household and Personal Effects
When completing the Customs Form (CF) 6059B, “Customs Declaration,” for accompanying goods, or the CF 3299 “Declaration For Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles,” the statement that the goods are “household effects” is not sufficient information. The complete inventory of imported goods will be treated as the packing list and must be provided to Customs upon request. The following is an example of an invoice description.
Furniture: Tables, chairs, sofas, bedroom, home/office and living room furniture, desks, lamps, mirrors, etc.
Kitchenware: Silverware, glassware, chinaware, pots, pans, utensils, electrical kitchen appliances, etc.
Household goods: Linens, towels, rugs, toiletries, cleaning products, decorative articles, art, framed pictures, toys, strollers, crafts, holiday decorations, fans, washers, dryers, VCRs, TVs, stereos, records, collectibles, etc.
Sport equipment: (NO FIREARMS). Bicycles, weights, stationary equipment, skis, skates, surfboards, etc.
Clothes: For women, men, boys, girls, and infants.
Books/Printed materials: Books, calendars, personal records, photo albums, etc.
Home/Office equipment/Tools of Trade: Computers (CPU, monitor, printer, software, etc.), filing cabinets, shredders, fax machines, telephone equipment, calculators, books, etc.
Other personal effects: Item(s) not covered by previous categories should be individually described.
The quantity on the invoice must, at minimum, provide the count in boxes, crates, or pieces. This information is required for the efficient completion of Customs document review and examination.
NOTE: To safeguard against the importation of dangerous pests, the U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits solid wood packing materials from China unless they have been fumigated and have appropriate documentation.
Goods That Accompany You
Household and personal effects that arrive in the U.S. on the same vessel, vehicle or aircraft, and on the same day that you do, are considered to accompany you. Articles that are shipped as freight on a bill of lading or airway bill are also considered to accompany you when the baggage arrives in the U.S. on the same conveyance that you arrive on. You must complete Customs Form 6059B, “Customs Declaration,” listing all items with their value that you are bringing into the United States with you. Identify those you believe are entitled to duty-free entry, based on the information in this publication. Explain your status to the Customs Inspector and ask any questions that you may have before the inspection of your belongings begins.
Goods Shipped Separately
Household effects entitled to duty-free entry do not need to accompany you to the United States; you may have them shipped to your U.S. address at a later time if you choose. Your shipment of personal and/or household goods must be cleared through Customs at its first port of arrival unless you have made arrangements with a foreign freight forwarder to have your effects sent in Customs custody in-bond from the port of arrival to a more convenient port of entry for clearance. (Ask your moving company if they offer this service.) Customs will not notify you that your goods have arrived. It is the responsibility of the shipper to notify you of the arrival of your goods. After receiving this notification you must enter the merchandise. Failure to enter the merchandise within 15 days after its arrival in port may result in the merchandise being moved to a general order warehouse. If merchandise is placed in a general order warehouse, storage charges will accrue and payment of those charges is the responsibility of the party importing the household goods. Failure to obtain that merchandise from the general order warehouse within six months may result in its sale. When you come to Customs to enter your goods, you must complete Customs Form 3299 “Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles,” to give to the Customs officer. If you cannot come to the Customs office yourself, you may designate a friend or relative to represent you in Customs matters. You must give that person a letter addressed to “Officer in Charge of Customs” authorizing that individual to represent you as your agent on a one-time basis to clear your shipment through Customs.
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Returning Residents Duty Exemptions for Household and Personal Effects
You may import furniture, dishes, linens, libraries, artwork and similar household furnishings for your personal use free of duty. To be eligible for duty-free exemption, the articles must have either been available for your use or used in a household where you were a resident for one year. The year of use does not need to be continuous, nor does it need to be the year immediately before the date of importation. Personal and household effects entitled to duty-free entry need not accompany you to the United States; you may have them shipped to your U.S. address at a later time if you choose. Your shipment of personal and/or household goods must be cleared through Customs at its first port of arrival, unless you have made arrangements with a foreign freight forwarder to have your effects sent in Customs custody in-bond from the port of arrival to a more convenient port of entry for clearance. (Ask your moving company if they offer this service.) Customs will not notify you that your goods have arrived. It is essential that the carrier notify you that your goods have arrived in port – otherwise after 15 days, they will be taken to a general order warehouse and may be sold at auction after six months. If merchandise is placed in a general order warehouse, storage charges will accrue and payment of those charges is the responsibility of the party importing the household goods. When you come to Customs to enter your goods, you must complete Customs Form 3299, “Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles,” to give to the Customs officer. If you cannot come to the Customs office yourself, you may designate a friend or relative to represent you in Customs matters. You must give that person a letter addressed to “Officer in Charge of Customs” authorizing that individual to represent you as your agent on a one-time basis to clear your shipment through Customs."
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(This post was edited by YucaLandia on Aug 5, 2011, 12:14 PM)
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