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Ken

Jun 11, 2002, 4:18 PM

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Leaving Mexico with expired permit

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What are the consequences if I take my truck from Mexico to the states with an expired permit. Due to a blown engine and an illness I am 6 months past due. Have no paperwork for the engine repair but might be able to generate some. Point of issue was Laredo but could go through Brownsville as some threads indicate that crossing is more friendly.

Vallarta Bound

Jun 11, 2002, 5:24 PM

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You may get your car impounded by the custums. You are still required to go to costums and have your paperwork stamped before going to banjercito to turn your expired stickers.You may also be fined for not turning your importation permit on time. However, if you have a problem you better have something to show that it was not your fault that you were not able to turn your permit on time.A word of advise is that you should be taking junkers to MX. Many people do this, I don't understand why. I better have good reliable transportation, than taking a clunker that is likely to break down in MX.By the way it does not matter which border crossing you use. You still have to comply with the requirements set forth by customs. Nonetheless, if you are able to bring the car to the U.S. side and get postdated notarized paperwork that the car was or is not drivable you may be able to get away with it, but you will need to find a "friendly" notary public.: What are the consequences if I take my truck from Mexico to the states with an expired permit. Due to a blown engine and an illness I am 6 months past due. Have no paperwork for the engine repair but might be able to generate some. Point of issue was Laredo but could go through Brownsville as some threads indicate that crossing is more friendly.

Ken

Jun 11, 2002, 5:39 PM

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Thanks VB. Anyone have additional comments?

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Thanks VB. Anyone have additional comments?: You may get your car impounded by the custums. You are still required to go to costums and have your paperwork stamped before going to banjercito to turn your expired stickers.: You may also be fined for not turning your importation permit on time. However, if you have a problem you better have something to show that it was not your fault that you were not able to turn your permit on time.: A word of advise is that you should be taking junkers to MX. Many people do this, I don't understand why. I better have good reliable transportation, than taking a clunker that is likely to break down in MX.: By the way it does not matter which border crossing you use. You still have to comply with the requirements set forth by customs. Nonetheless, if you are able to bring the car to the U.S. side and get postdated notarized paperwork that the car was or is not drivable you may be able to get away with it, but you will need to find a "friendly" notary public.: : What are the consequences if I take my truck from Mexico to the states with an expired permit. Due to a blown engine and an illness I am 6 months past due. Have no paperwork for the engine repair but might be able to generate some. Point of issue was Laredo but could go through Brownsville as some threads indicate that crossing is more friendly.

Russell Kveton

Jun 11, 2002, 10:47 PM

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A question and several suggestions

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Are you in Mexico on an FMT (Tourist Card), or did you convert to an FM-3 while you were there, since you obviously stayed past the max. of 180 days that would have been granted on an FMT. If you happend to be on an FM-3 you have no problem, since that extends you car permit. If you exceeded the time on an FMT as well, that will also probably result in a fine. Have as much paperwork as possible to back up your story, factura for the engine and installation labor, and medical records as well. Sometimes the advice of "Hire an Abogado" that know the ins and outs of migracion, aduana, and dealing with Banjercito should also be considered. Having one accompany you at the border could not hurt. Hope this helps.

Cynthia

Jun 12, 2002, 1:43 PM

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Leaving Mexico with expired permit--see my story below...

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I did not find Brownsville to be particularly helpful...we are going to the Guatemalan border tomorrow to see if we have any luck there...if not, i will hire a notario and see if I can resolve it that way. I have until 6/20 to get the truck toTexas and to pick up my animals. Cynthia: What are the consequences if I take my truck from Mexico to the states with an expired permit. Due to a blown engine and an illness I am 6 months past due. Have no paperwork for the engine repair but might be able to generate some. Point of issue was Laredo but could go through Brownsville as some threads indicate that crossing is more friendly.