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Aug 23, 2002, 11:59 AM

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Driving down next week. NEED HELP FAST!

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I have a couple of questions. First, is anyone familiar where it would be easiest to cross without losing a lot of time at the border with inspections by the aduana? We are taking down some household items, as well as some new merchandise for gifts/family store. I need to find the best place to cross between Laredo and Brownsville where we won't be asked a million questions and we won't have to pay the import tax on everything. Also, I only have the registration receipt for my vehicle because I lost the title and I want to pay the $300 USD cash bond, any problems with that?Second, how strict ot thorough are the inspections at the 26 km checkpoint if all my paperwork is in order?Any help would be greatly appreciatd. Thanks in advance.

Andy in Aguas

Aug 24, 2002, 6:22 PM

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Where do you want to go to in Mexico?

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This would make it easier for us to give the best suggestions on where to cross the border.Is it absolutely necessary that you go next week? In Texas, you can get a duplicate title fairly quickly from the Department of Motor Vehicles. You might want to check that out before attempting to cross without a title.How strict the border crossings are and the checkpoints depends a lot on who's on duty. It seems like the Los Indios, Pharr, and Roma crossings are easier than crossing at Reynosa, Brownsville, or Laredo. Also, the crossing which is just northwest of Laredo to Colombia, Nuevo León is fairly quick, from my experience.: I have a couple of questions. First, is anyone familiar where it would be easiest to cross without losing a lot of time at the border with inspections by the aduana? We are taking down some household items, as well as some new merchandise for gifts/family store. I need to find the best place to cross between Laredo and Brownsville where we won't be asked a million questions and we won't have to pay the import tax on everything. Also, I only have the registration receipt for my vehicle because I lost the title and I want to pay the $300 USD cash bond, any problems with that?: Second, how strict ot thorough are the inspections at the 26 km checkpoint if all my paperwork is in order?: Any help would be greatly appreciatd. Thanks in advance.

Aug 24, 2002, 7:02 PM

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ATTN: Andy - Where do you want to go to in Mexico?

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We will be going to Jesus Maria, Aguascalientes. I am definitely leaving next week from Tennessee. Here it takes up to eight weeks to receive a duplicate title, which will be forwarded. Which of these three crossings is closest to Laredo? Thanks again for your help. 
: This would make it easier for us to give the best suggestions on where to cross the border.: Is it absolutely necessary that you go next week? In Texas, you can get a duplicate title fairly quickly from the Department of Motor Vehicles. You might want to check that out before attempting to cross without a title.: How strict the border crossings are and the checkpoints depends a lot on who's on duty. It seems like the Los Indios, Pharr, and Roma crossings are easier than crossing at Reynosa, Brownsville, or Laredo. Also, the crossing which is just northwest of Laredo to Colombia, Nuevo León is fairly quick, from my experience.: : I have a couple of questions. First, is anyone familiar where it would be easiest to cross without losing a lot of time at the border with inspections by the aduana? We are taking down some household items, as well as some new merchandise for gifts/family store. I need to find the best place to cross between Laredo and Brownsville where we won't be asked a million questions and we won't have to pay the import tax on everything. Also, I only have the registration receipt for my vehicle because I lost the title and I want to pay the $300 USD cash bond, any problems with that?: : Second, how strict ot thorough are the inspections at the 26 km checkpoint if all my paperwork is in order?: : Any help would be greatly appreciatd. Thanks in advance.

Andy in Aguas formerly Monterrey

Aug 24, 2002, 9:46 PM

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The crossing northwest of Laredo to Colombia, Nuevo León

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However, I would strongly suggest that you stop at the Sanborn's Insurance office in Laredo, Texas, so you will know how to get there and how to get from there to the road to Monterrey. (You will need to call information for Laredo at 956-555-1212 to get their phone number.) Sanborn's has routing books you can buy for around $17 apiece. You may need two to cover the route to Aguascalientes, but they are worth it! They give a lot of details about what's on these Mexican highways. Just before you get to Monterrey (while you are in Apodaca), you will see the "cuota" road to Saltillo. Turn right on that road. It will take you to highway 40 to Saltillo. In Saltillo, you will need to follow the signs to Zacatecas (which is route 54). Caution: If you will be bringing a large vehicle to Mexico, remember that route 54 is only two lane and there are no shoulders. However, the road seems to be in fairly good condition. (Going through Zacatecas is shorter and quicker than going through San Luis Potosí.) As Sanborn's Insurance advises, don't drive at night on the highways in Mexico! You may want to spend the night in Saltillo before going south to Aguascalientes.You will then take route 45 from Zacatecas towards Aguascalientes. Jesús Maria is off to the right (west) of route 45 just before you get to the city of Aguascalientes.You really won't be far from me! If you want to contact me after getting here, please send me an e-mail.Have a good trip!

: We will be going to Jesus Maria, Aguascalientes. I am definitely leaving next week from Tennessee. Here it takes up to eight weeks to receive a duplicate title, which will be forwarded. Which of these three crossings is closest to Laredo? Thanks again for your help. :
: : This would make it easier for us to give the best suggestions on where to cross the border.: : Is it absolutely necessary that you go next week? In Texas, you can get a duplicate title fairly quickly from the Department of Motor Vehicles. You might want to check that out before attempting to cross without a title.: : How strict the border crossings are and the checkpoints depends a lot on who's on duty. It seems like the Los Indios, Pharr, and Roma crossings are easier than crossing at Reynosa, Brownsville, or Laredo. Also, the crossing which is just northwest of Laredo to Colombia, Nuevo León is fairly quick, from my experience.: : : I have a couple of questions. First, is anyone familiar where it would be easiest to cross without losing a lot of time at the border with inspections by the aduana? We are taking down some household items, as well as some new merchandise for gifts/family store. I need to find the best place to cross between Laredo and Brownsville where we won't be asked a million questions and we won't have to pay the import tax on everything. Also, I only have the registration receipt for my vehicle because I lost the title and I want to pay the $300 USD cash bond, any problems with that?: : : Second, how strict ot thorough are the inspections at the 26 km checkpoint if all my paperwork is in order?: : : Any help would be greatly appreciatd. Thanks in advance.

Camp Rhino

Aug 31, 2002, 4:14 PM

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Driving down next week. NEED HELP FAST!

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There are a number fo places to cross between Laredo & Brnsville. Roma, just south of Falcon Lake is not as "official" as Nuevo Lardo. The rules have recently changed and are prominintely posted in the Mexican customs on how much goods various citizens can bring across..sometimes is best to play it straight.
On crossing your car, the $300 US is not in place of having a title. Current requirement for crossing U.S. cars are title or letter of permission if a bank is the title holder, copy of current U.S. insurnace..even tho its no good in Mexico and a credit card in your name for the bond, or maybe the $300 you mention...it determined by age & style of car.
Once you clear the main border, km 26 is a breeze. Good luck!
: I have a couple of questions. First, is anyone familiar where it would be easiest to cross without losing a lot of time at the border with inspections by the aduana? We are taking down some household items, as well as some new merchandise for gifts/family store. I need to find the best place to cross between Laredo and Brownsville where we won't be asked a million questions and we won't have to pay the import tax on everything. Also, I only have the registration receipt for my vehicle because I lost the title and I want to pay the $300 USD cash bond, any problems with that?: Second, how strict ot thorough are the inspections at the 26 km checkpoint if all my paperwork is in order?: Any help would be greatly appreciatd. Thanks in advance.

Thomas

Sep 1, 2002, 11:24 PM

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Maybe you guys can help me too : aduana taxes

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Please email me about your gift store.
how has you luck been on taking merchandise from US???Do they really screw you at the aduana (taxes)?
Do you have problems selling the merchandise when you arrive further down into Mexico???Please help. I want to put stores in Mexico and am dying for any information.