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Well, I thought I had sold this truck on eBay to someone in the UK, but when the bank cheque (ie cashiers cheque) arrived in the post, I took it to the bank and they told me it was a FAKE!

So that it now in the hands of the police. Thank goodness I had not handed over the vehicle.

Anyway, the upshot is that the truck is still up for grabs on eBay at the same bargain price. See:

1983 FJ45 Landcruiser Troopcarrier LPG dual fuel - eBay, Passenger Vehicles, Cars, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 23-Jan-09 17:22:36 AEDST)


Be quick!!
 
have you got any shipping quotes to the USA ? I'll take one to Los Angles or Long Beach Ca.

Regards C
 
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1tontoy said:
Shipping to Long Beach, after fees, etc, is currently $2700+-. If you use a customs agent, it will cost another $700 +-. These prices are as of DEC 2008.
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Sorry for being an idiot:doh:, but is that ro-ro or container? :confused:



jsaltlick said:
My customs guy is only $375!!
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John,

I'll have to beg you to share that info. (You've probably mentioned it elsewhere before) if (when :hillbilly:) it comes time for me to import one. :D

BTW, good luck with selling your vehicle, Dave!
 
RORO= Roll on, Roll off. Basically the truck is not in a container and is in a parking space in the hull of the boat.

Happy to share info with anyone who wants it!!
 
Sorry, John, I should have clarified. My $700 quote includes the import duty, port fee, and broker fee. I contacted your guy, but ended up going with a company here in California near the port at Long Beach. I could have gone without a broker, but decided to go with a broker due to time and logistics.

As John has said in many threads, importation is not difficult. Mot, Feel free to PM me, too, if you need any specific info.


jsaltlick said:
My customs guy is only $375!!
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1tontoy said:
My $700 quote includes the import duty, port fee, and broker fee...

... As John has said in many threads, importation is not difficult. Mot, Feel free to PM me, too, if you need any specific info.
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$700 does sound pretty reasonable.
So the only other fee that I would have to worry about would be the transportation cost to Utah and the registration fee then?

I might be PM-ing you in the future if I do decide to import one from OZ.

Dave,

I'm still watching your auction.

Looks like there are people interested and bidding on it!

It'll be cool if you can get it sold this time around to a legitimate buyer! :cheers:
 
1tontoy said:
Sorry, John, I should have clarified. My $700 quote includes the import duty, port fee, and broker fee. I contacted your guy, but ended up going with a company here in California near the port at Long Beach. I could have gone without a broker, but decided to go with a broker due to time and logistics.

As John has said in many threads, importation is not difficult. Mot, Feel free to PM me, too, if you need any specific info.
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Legally speaking you have to use a Licensed Customs Broker if the value of the import is over $2,000US. My wife is a licensed U.S. Customs broker, and has imported lots of vehicles over the years, including my troopy. If anyone is serious, she can help tell you what is & what is not legal. She could also do that actual importation for someone if they want.
The duty rate on these trucks is only 2.5%, so the extra duties is ultimately negligable. The broker fee itself will range from $75-100 depening on your broker, for the actual clearance. Port fees will screw you royally if your forwarder decides that they should be charged by volume (pretty standard for lots of freight), rather than a plain old vehicle port fee. You will also need a, 'single entry" bond for your importation (unless you plan on doing it all the time, then a continous bond is cheaper the way to go). This is also something that the broker can/will do for you.
Hope this helps! Like the others have said, it isn't super hard, but it can seem a bit daunting the first time you do it.
Best,
Abe
 
gr8ful said:
Legally speaking you have to use a Licensed Customs Broker if the value of the import is over $2,000US. My wife is a licensed U.S. Customs broker, and has imported lots of vehicles over the years, including my troopy. If anyone is serious, she can help tell you what is & what is not legal. She could also do that actual importation for someone if they want.
The duty rate on these trucks is only 2.5%, so the extra duties is ultimately negligable. The broker fee itself will range from $75-100 depening on your broker, for the actual clearance. Port fees will screw you royally if your forwarder decides that they should be charged by volume (pretty standard for lots of freight), rather than a plain old vehicle port fee. You will also need a, 'single entry" bond for your importation (unless you plan on doing it all the time, then a continous bond is cheaper the way to go). This is also something that the broker can/will do for you.
Hope this helps! Like the others have said, it isn't super hard, but it can seem a bit daunting the first time you do it.
Best,
Abe
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Abe,

Thanks for the shedding some light on the subject which I know little or nothing about!

Maybe it's already categorized and documented, but all this info. should be a sticky/faq... unless it's already a part of the "Everything I learned about...." thread! ;)

Thanks again, I certainly am gr8tful for the info!

Mot :)
 
Hi Dave.

Any idea for shipping to Canada? East coast (Nova Scotia) is closer to me, however I do have business interests on the West Coast (British Columbia) so it wouldn't bug me to get it there.

Let me know if you can.
 
most gr8ful

agreed. this should be a sticky. abe, thanks for informing the rest of us. you're a lucky man to have a wifey smuggle, I mean, hook you up w/ your troopy. :flipoff2:

perhaps, the subject, can be about "importing & customs clearance" and your wifey can be the designated-MUD Customs consultant... she would save a lot of headaches for many peeps.

I can see it now...tons of PMs pouring into your inbox. good luck!
many thx!
jz
 
Hey all,
I'm not sure that she would want to be the, "official" Mud customs agent, as she indulges the cruiser obsession, but that is about it. If she became that involved it would be like she condoning it, rather than just allowing it. But, that said, I also know that she would always be willing to give advice or help out in any way. But it might be a series of my taking questions & re-posting her answers on Mud. Although if someone was looking for real detailed info they could speak directly to her.
I can also help with a lot of info possibly. I have been working in Intl Supply Chain Mgt. for over 12 years ( on the importer side, rather than the brokerage side), so I have some good knowledge too.
On that note, another reason to use a broker is that CBP's (Customs & Border Protection) new 10+2 law (also called ISF or Importer Security filing) goes into effect 12am on Monday. This form can only be submitted through Customs ABI (Automated Broker Iterface) system, so you need a broker or forwarder, etc... to do it. you can't do it alone. Your forwarder should be able to do it. But whoever submits it for you needs to have a Power of Attorney form in place with you. You already have to have a POA with a broker, but a forwarder wouldn't ordinarily do this (unless they were also handling your brokerage). I will try to think of other info that might be handy for whomever buys this truck (assuming they are in America, as other countries laws would be different). Although this is a for sale ad, so I might need to start a new stiring so that this isn't, "Chat"
 
Hi all, The eBay auction ended with the truck being passed in at AU$4050. Did not reach the reserve of AU$4500.

I will be re-listing it with a reserve of AU$4000 plus shipping, but will only accept paypal now. If anyone is interested in doing a deal outside of eBay before I re-list, let me know.

I'd get more $$ if I parted it out, but I just don't have the time.

dave
 
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