Take a look at the New Recruits section on the main page on www.milweb.net
for info and links to the DTI Export Licence Department
Hope this helps, NIGE
----- Original Message -----
From: <LEEnCALIF@aol.com>
To: Military Vehicles List <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] Tips, Importing, UK to US
> In reply to Ben's post (Barncard) ......
>
> If you are importing from Great Britain, the seller will likely be
required
> to obtain an export license. This only takes a few weeks. An "end users
> undertaking" agreement is sometimes required for certain military
vehicles,
> depends on what the UK people say. Unless it is a private party sale, the
> dealer will have all this, not to worry.
>
> Before you buy:
>
> Check with your state motor vehicles to see what they require for your
> particular vehicle. Requirements change with the vintage, smog equipment
> being the prime concern here. If it's newer than a 1975 be sure to check!
> Next, go to the federal DOT web site and check their requirements for your
> vehicle. EPA has a booklet available (420-B-94-006) free on request for
> their requirements.
>
> Hopefully, it will not require anything changed and usually it won't, but
> better safe than sorry. If you are importing something over 25 years of
age,
> I believe you are exempt from almost all federal and state requirements
such
> as safety bumpers, seat belts, smog devices, etc.
>
> Armour:
>
> If it has any armour or gun mounts, you are required by law to have a form
6
> issued by BATF. Suggestion, remove the gun mounts (even smoke
dischargers)
> and send them separately by sea mail.. "jeep parts".
>
> Weapons:
>
> BATF will NOT allow you to legally import deactivated weapons at the
present
> time, however if they ever loosen up, they will require a schematic of how
it
> was deactivated and their expert will review it and give you the
approval...
> don't hold your breath.
>
> Before the mil-veh is shipped, have the seller forward the following
copies
> of:
>
> 1. Bill of lading
> 2. Bill of sale
> 3. Certificate of title and registration
>
> The originals will accompany the import vehicle, this detail is handled by
> the shipper.
>
> Agencies of concern:
>
> US Customs
> EPA
> DOT
> DMV
> BATF(Dept. of State has their nose in it too)
>
> Shipping methods:
>
> For Ro/Ro (roll on, roll off) shipping...... Upon arrival at the dock, you
> will be allowed just a few gallons of petrol in the tank. Be sure to tape
ope
> rating instructions to the dash for the ignorant monkeys that will operate
> (abuse) your prized vehicle. Dock theft is common by the way.
>
> Best prices for shipping are obtained by condensing the area of your
vehicle.
> Remove protruding spare tyres, fold down the top, etc.
>
> For container shipping: No gas. No batteries. They also do not want
any
> boxes or extra baggage inside the vehicle, but you can, if you don't over
do
> it...maybe one small box for spares?
>
> Cleaning the vehicle:
>
> No matter how you ship... the top and undercarriage must be washed down
and
> be very clean of debris.
>
> Saving money:
>
> It may be possible to share freight with another importer, if you check
> around. This can cut costs by up to 2/3rds and make this the least
expensive
> and quite possible most convenient way to ship. I've done both and I
> absolutely prefer a shared container if possible, even though you have to
> pull the batteries and drain the pet. tanks.
>
> Import broker a must:
>
> Before shipping (or at least two weeks out) contact an import broker. You
> can find them on-line or in the yellow pages. The $100-150 you may pay
for
> them to complete the import forms required by customs, DOT, BATF, etc., is
> well worth it. I would not go through that hassle and risk screwing it up
> for such a small fee)
>
> Fees:
>
> There is duty in most cases, but some military historic vehicles are
exempt
> as I recall! The misc. fees they stick you with and duty really are not
much
> in any event. Your local customs office can probably give you a rough
idea
> or so could the import broker for that matter.
>
> Insurance:
>
> As a side note, in rough seas the Capt. can legally order cargo put over
the
> side if he feels it necessary for the safety of the ship. Insurance is
> available, but hardly likely you will need it.
>
>
> ________________________________
>
>
> That is about the extent of my knowledge on this thread and it may not be
> 100% accurate as it's just from my feeble memory!
>
> For additional and perhaps more accurate details, you may want to contact:
>
> Mr. Paul Donovan, PDON16@aol.com. Bromsgrove, England.
>
> Paul is an exporter of military vehicles and just happens to be my friend.
> He specializes in Landys and armour and is very honest and reliable. Be
sure
> and tell him Jack said hi! Other dealers can be found at
http://www.mil.net
> I would be particularly careful of at least one mil-veh dealership in the
UK,
> e-mail me for the name. They are at best...unreliable!
>
> Jack Lee (Sunny California)
> SUMB
> Ferret Mk 2/3
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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