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Originally Posted by Evan  You should not be "importing" the vessel (the quoted customs entry/customs bond fees) - you are just getting a cruising permit that allows the boat to be in the country.
Unless this is a very big yacht a lot of these sound like bogus fees. The "Harbour Maintenance Fee" sounds totally ridiculous for a private yacht just visiting US waters.
Ask your yacht transporter for the reasons for all these fees and who is requiring them. Then contact US customs directly. I imported my Canadian yacht into the US when I sold it in the US, and we did have to pay some customs and bond fees - but that was because we were importing it
Just how big is the boat? |
The yacht is only 90 feet. I was able to contact CBP and I was told that since the yacht is coming in as cargo, we don't have to pay for anything as the cruising permit is free of charge. We don't even have to get the decal since the yacht is coming in as cargo. The problem is, this is not documented and everything was done by phone. I need proof as I don't want to lose my job just because of wrong research. I have already sought help from the local US embassy in our country and I am still waiting for their feedback. Time is not on my side as the yacht will be loaded on the 10th of July and should be in the US after 45 days.