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Hello gbn, I am trying to locate an Attorney that would answer my questions concerning VAT, Import fees, Duties, etc....I purchased a boat that was built, and stayed in the EU after my purchase. I have delayed registration/flagging until I get some clear answers. I now want to move to my boat and liveaboard, not to become a resident of any other country, but remain a US Resident....moving my household belongings to the boat has brought conflicting answers from a number of Customs Officials in Embassy's, as well as Customs Officers that would do the inspections...these conflicting answers have come from the Portuguese Embassy in Lisbon, and Customs offices at the Port of Lisbon...as I will be "passing through" the country I decide to send my belongings to, and transferring them directly to my Vessel-in-Transit, I would hoped to have avoided VAT and Import fees/issues....thanks for any recommendations T. Seal