What You Should Know BEFORE Moving Your Stuff to Mexico

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[RobEJC]

I really like how Pablo's contractors in the handling of shipping are paid based on customer reviews - great way to incentivize safe and accountable handling of valuables.

[lesleymorgan]

You all are providing such great resources. I love Pablo's personality - you can tell he is a real people person with high integrity. Thank you!

[gecko]

Pablo is in the business for the long run. He understands that establishing relationships ultimately builds the business better. As the founder of McDonalds said: "Take care of the customer, and the business will take care of itself."

[brendexxruiz]

Interesante- I will consider this when we begin our transition to Mexico

[firstlast]

What your source is really saying..Trust...Everyone perfirms the contractual obligations. It seems in MX contracts are subject to a wide variety of enforcememt. For example. In MX, no inconsistency between various Mx government entities.

[mariancanales]

Helping people and being passionate about this is different than selling or just doing business; as you mentioned this is a community, it is not a quote, the difference between taking a risk or making an informed decision makes a difference in the experience.

[cleaneatingwithclaudiaepic]

Excellent interview. As a former Customs Officer in Switzerland and currently a Certified Customs Specialist in Canada all together 35+ years experience in Global Logistics & International Trade and many leading roles with high responsibility I pride myself as well in CUSTOMER SERVICE is the absolut highest priority. There are Logistics companies I would not work for because of how they do business.
I may have to contact Pablo and chat about how I can possibly be of help.

[lisadeharthansen]

Thank you. We came by sailboat in 2010, so that was easier. That said, anytime we bring back boat parts we need to bring copies of our boat’s temporary import permits. You cannot mess around with the custom authorities. It pays to understand the rules and using an expert to guide you.

[stevefritz]

My experience: I applied for Temp in Denver and paid a tax on goods I intended to import (furniture, two electric wheelchairs and personal goods). I believe I paid about $1200. I arrived at the border Beverly Hilbillies style at the San Yasidro crossing. They sent me to Otay Mesa, where imports are handled, after waiting an hour to get back in the US, to go to Otay Mesa. There, they wanted me to hire an import truck to unload my goods to their truck and then drive it across the border. I knew that wasn't right. I kept pointing to my paperwork showing I already paid. They didn't care. The quote regarding the consulate paperwork - "They don't know what we do here." Obviously. I don't know what good the consulate paperwork was but I'm still glad I had it. I showed it at a few of the military checkpoints, where they seemed interested. At Otay Mesa, they got tired of dealing with me and my truck full of kids and a handicapped man (hence the wheelchairs). We agreed on a value for the goods and I paid a tax there. It wasn't a great deal of money (less than the original $1200), but it was an unexpected cost. Since then, I have driven personal goods across several times. I avoid the big border crossings. They look over my stuff and let me pass. My opinion, buy in Mexico!

[jonmeek]

Paul, thanks for putting this together--a lot of great information

[gringofr]

Excellent video thanx for all the usefull tips

[internationalrelocationparner]

Thank you so much for this fantastic opportunity to share a little bit about the import process to Mexico and how to hire a service provider to move to this beautiful country.

[djkelly]

Straight up value added info video, really like his business model. Thank you QROO Paul.

[GringosOnTheGulf]

Thanks for sharing this Paul. ❤
We sold everything when we moved here. We arrived with 3 suitcases each and 2 carry-ons. 😊
I know you always give trustworthy information. ✌️ Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽

[cindyeverythingcozumel]

Great interview and very different then getting it to Cozumel.. an island personally 4 bags 17 years ago if ever leaving 6 bags .. that is all.

[MichelleInTX]

Thanks for posting this Paul. I recently got my temporary residency and already have my place in Mexico. I am back in the USA now trying to decide if I should try to get all my electronic down there in a Manaje de Casa . I have until April to decide. I am not planning to move furniture, in order to replace all my expensive exercise equipment and computers and electronics in Mexico will be BASTANTE more expensive.

I would love to have more information about the $500 import tax free provision for people bringing things to Mexico(via airplane) in addition to their personal items. In December, had a REALLY difficult time in Customs at the Cancun airport I had printed out a copy of the law, I had a list of used items in my bags and printouts of how much those used items cost on eBay. The total amount was $422.00, and the soldiers at customs shook their fingers in my face about having to do a Manaje de Casa. When I pulled out the copy of the law that said passengers coming in by plane can bring in up to $500 dollars of items in addition to their personal effects the Customs boys yelled at me, told me to shut up and stop talking, that I can talk about Mexican laws when I become a Mexican. (By the way this entire conversation was in Spanish).

I ended up paying import taxes on the $422 dollars for the items that I had put on my list which was $1, 500 peso, but they never even opened my bags. They were completely intent on the debate and yelling at me, and forgot to even look inside my bags. Needless to say, it has me rethinking the idea of doing a manaje de casa I stead of just bringing in a little bit of my things at a time with me. I have until March to decide about a Manaje de Casa, and until July before I will be in Mexico permanently.

Needless to say, this video is quite timely.

[lalva]

Excellent video QROO Paul. It lets people know that there are options. Pablo has a kind and sincere demeanor which obviously serves him well. I’m an information gatherer at this point hoping to make the jump later this year. Thank you!

[cindyk]

Very nice information, Paul, thanks.

[jena]

I miss Mexico. I am in Hawaii too expensive in Hawaii.

[randycallow]

First thing to keep in mind about vehicle travel in Mexico there are absolutely no rules and there are dozens if not hundreds of arbitrary obstacles that can happen as you cross and after you have crossed from US into Mexico if you choose that route. Each border check point is run by different people and can be completely different depending on the day of the week or time of day. So you may pass without showing import documents or paying taxes for things you are bringing. Or you could be stopped and asked to pay hundreds or even thousands..all completely random. Have had many friends crossing at the 3 San Diego crossings with all completely different results. Have seen people stopped at interior check points to be told the fees they previously paid are inadequate. Again arbitrary and random. Crossing in Texas w truck, medium trailer w beds, appliances, personal items, limited electronics like computer and TVs, half the time pass w paying nothing.. half the time paying hundreds of dollars in import taxes..my advice. Buy most things in Mexico..beds, mattresses, washer, dryer, TV all competitively priced.. and dishes and glassware, bedding, kitchen items, same.