Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:53:49 -0700
Reply-To: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: not friday and here we are with Crossing into Canada with just a
"pink slip" ???
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dear laptop inspection potential
if you have any programs which you do not have duly registered to you as the
user
you will loose (lose) your laptop
that is the point of my comments
make sure if you are crossing with a computer or electronic device that all
items are legal and belong to you as the registered user
Also make sure there is nothing that could be construed as being offensive
or subversive to the DHS or CBS
the number of crossings made with out molestation does not mean you are not
ever going to face further interrogation
yours
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 6:07 PM, Joy Hecht <jhecht@alum.mit.edu> wrote:
> Roger, "importing" a vehicle means you want to register it in the
> destination country. John only wants to drive through. So importation
> rules wouldn't have any bearing.
>
> I always carry my laptop across the border. My van has been searched many
> times. They have never looked at my laptop. Don't worry about that.
>
>
> Joy
>
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 8:48 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > dear inheritance
> > importing a vehicle either way requires that you notify the border
> several
> > days in advance ... coming into canada is 72 hours
> > there are forms to fill out at that time and you must cross at the border
> > at
> > the crossing you said you were going to be crossing at around the time
> you
> > aid you would be crossing ...
> > paperwork what ever it is must be in order and if reentering the usa ...
> > you
> > must show a passport noting your country of origin and current
> citizenship
> > ...
> >
> > as for bringing vehicles in to the usa ...
> > they may require a waiting time and when ever i plan to cross the border
> > with some sort of "unusual" piece of business i always give myself three
> or
> > four days to be held up if required ...
> > having this window reduces the anxiety often displayed to border guards
> ...
> > you know the stuff ...
> > I am in a hurry bud could you hurry up and let me through no matter what
> > the
> > rules are i have to be back to feed my cat in one day.
> >
> > this will not fly and has no place in a border crossing conversation ...
> > as far as they are concerned the rules are posted and you are expected to
> > know them and follow them ...
> > these guys don't have a position that offers instructional classes to the
> > public ...
> > Rest Assured you are dealing with a Paramilitary organization that is
> well
> > armed and empowered with laws that far exceed anything you have
> > ever-thought
> > imaginable
> > have your paper work in order ...
> > another resource
> > http://foreignborn.com/visas_imm/entering_us/7importingyourcar.htm
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/importing-vehicle-from-canada-to-usa-vt4457.html
> > another ...
> > I am planning to move back to the USA, and would need to re-import the
> > vehicle.
> >
> > I read Importing a Motor Vehicle -
> > CBP.gov<http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic_trade/importing_car.xml
> >as
> > well as Importing
> > Vehicles and Engines | US EPA <http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/>, and I
> > have
> > concluded the following:
> >
> > - I have a *U.S. Version Not Modified or Altered* vehicle (according to
> > 2C(2) at Overview of Vehicle Import Requirements | Importing Vehicles and
> > Engines | US EPA <http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/quiktext.htm#usversion
> >)
> > - I need to fill out *EPA Form 3520-1* and declare code "B" on that form.
> (
> > http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/forms/3520-1.pdf)
> > - I need to fill out *DOT Form HS-7* (
> > http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CARS/RULES/...hs799short.pdf<
> > http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CARS/RULES/IMPORT/hs799short.pdf>
> > )
> > - I do not have to pay duty since this car was previously exported from
> the
> > USA (Section "Re-Importing A Previously Exported Vehicle" at Importing a
> > Motor Vehicle -
> > CBP.gov<
> >
> http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic_trade/importing_car.xml#AWordofCaution
> > >
> > )
> > - I have to provide a bill of sale or copy of my title as proof for my
> > vehicle being previously purchased in the USA.
> >
> > also if you are hauling a laptop
> > read
> >
> >
> > - CBP Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing
> > Information<
> http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/cbp_directive_3340-049.pdf>
> > (*PDF, 10 pages - 4.87 MB*)
> > - ICE Border Searches of Electronic
> > Media<
> >
> http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/ice_border_search_electronic_devices.pdf
> > >(
> > *PDF, 10 pages - 453 KB*)
> >
> >
> > they will seize your computer if you have bootleg copies of programs
> > including etka
> > of if you have contraband photos etc...
> >
> > lastly ...
> > if you have internet searched and believe you have all the forms required
> > ...
> > go see the local customs agent in the town you live in
> > and make sure you have all your ducks in a row before you set out
> >
> > simple as that
> > yours
> > On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 10:36 AM, John Anderson <wvukidsdoc@yahoo.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > Excuse a bit of lack of VW content, but it might have some (at the
> > > bottom...)
> > >
> > > Wondering if anyone has any practical experience with this in a post
> > > homeland security, post needing passport to get into Canada world.
> > >
> > > Situation, wife has inherited dads car from CA and we want to drive it
> to
> > > AK.
> > >
> > > Wife and I need to drive a California plated, titled vehicle from
> > > California to AK, across the border from WA to Canada then Canada to
> AK.
> > We
> > > had no issues about even needing to present anything but ID at the
> border
> > on
> > > our way up 2 1/2 years ago, certainly didn't need anything about the
> > vehicle
> > > (at least to present at the time) but this was just before you needing
> > > passports (which we had/have of course.)
> > >
> > > So we will have a signed California title (an OR title from her dad and
> > > stepmom signed over by stepmom), the California plates from previous
> > owner,
> > > and still insured by same for the trip, plus will put it on our
> insurance
> > as
> > > well. I'm sort of queasy about it all and want to just have title sent
> > here
> > > and title/plate it in AK, but the stepmom, a real rule stickler, can't
> > seem
> > > to make this happen, because something about not transferring a
> > California
> > > title for 40 days after someone dies for lien issues (not that the
> > vehicle
> > > isn't payed off) and not that AK would give a rats ass as long as I
> have
> > an
> > > OR title signed by one of the owners, but admittedly it would get back
> to
> > > California before the 40 days and I don't want her in trouble.
> > >
> > > Anyone do something like this recently with any opinions. Trying to
> find
> > > anything from the borders or DMVs has been pretty useless as has been
> > > internet searching and I don't want say to get into Canada then not get
> > back
> > > into the US.
> > >
> > > For VW content and to complicate issues, I may very well also pick up a
> > > Vanagon in the Vancouver area, non-op to tow dolly back. Anyone know
> if
> > I
> > > still pay full 25% "truck" duty on a parts vehicle, and if I'll have
> any
> > > trouble with just a BC title to get back into US as a parts vehicle?
> > This
> > > truely will be a parts vehicle, I have no illusions of ever running it,
> > and
> > > will have it destroyed within the year/etc.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > John
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > roger w
> > From Proverbs:
> > Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a
> > servant who becomes king ...
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roger w
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