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N E 1 Ship a car from states to P.R.?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank S. (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date:   01-18-10 10:51

hi
has anyone here shipped or know someone that has shipped a vehicle from the US to P.R.?
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Re: N E 1 Ship a car from states to P.R.?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Geronimo (---.customer.broadstripe.net)
Date:   01-18-10 15:15

I have shipped a vehicle from the port of NJ to San Juan (Catano port). I believe it cost ~$1000. It took about five days to arrive. Once in San Juan you will need to have it cleared customs. The shipper usually knows someone there who can do this for you. You will also have to pay the duty at the Hascienda (tax office). The same person can pay this for you at the Hacienda with a check that you sent him. The duty charged is based on the value of your vehicle. You should call the Hacienda now and ask them what the duty fee will be. It's now rather high and I have found it not worthwhile to persue any longer, unless you have a classic that you just can't part with. But then again the vehicle you send will quickly be attacked by the sea salt in the air. Good luck.
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Re: N E 1 Ship a car from states to P.R.?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank S. (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date:   01-18-10 18:03

Hey Geronimo
thanks for the info.
$1000 isnt so bad. can you give me the name of the shipper?

the car is a 1990 only worth a couple of grand, but i know they overcharge at hacienda.
you wouldnt have the phone number for them, would you?

thanks in advance
FS
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Re: N E 1 Ship a car from states to P.R.?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Geronimo (---.customer.broadstripe.net)
Date:   01-19-10 12:53

Frank, it was a long time ago so i don't have any of the names or numbers anymore. I used Crowley shipping out of Parsippany, NJ. Call them or go online and they can give you the latest charge for shipping and also a contact at the PR port. I then called the contact at the port and got the number for the Hacienda and the name of a runner to clear customs and pay the duty. he only charged me $25 or $40 for his services. Keep in mind your next fun task would be getting your ride tagged in PR.
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Re: N E 1 Ship a car from states to P.R.?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank S. (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date:   01-19-10 18:45

thanks G
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