tariff on import of used cars......

sloopskipper says on May 9, 2008, 18:21:

I have read that, used cars can not be imported, except for short term use, or with continual renewal of permits.

Gator says on May 9, 2008, 18:52:

Moot point-a used vehicle can not be imported.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

Frank Rizzo says on May 10, 2008, 03:54:

Hi Gator...i've heard of classic cars >35 (o algo) years old can be imported....do you know anything about this??? Thanks..

guacharaca says on May 10, 2008, 07:42:

"a used vehicle can not be imported" except in San Andreas and Providencia, where I seen quite a few (I suspect at least one I looked at was stolen from the States).

RAAAY says on May 10, 2008, 07:51:

And Santander........

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docwilliam says on May 10, 2008, 08:02:

sloopskipper.....what does it take to do the temp. import? Is there a large tax for that and how long do they allow for a temp? Please let me know, this may be an option for me.

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RAAAY says on May 10, 2008, 08:05:

Doc.........You get a 3 month permit. You can then get an extension of a further 3 months. There are no taxes at all.

After you have used up the 6 months you can take the vehicle out of the country, usually into Venezuela or Ecuador and repeat the process.

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docwilliam says on May 10, 2008, 08:11:

cool, i am all over that....the price of vehicles here are crazy! I know that I could drive my jeep down to panama and then ship from there or ship from Fl. whatever is cheaper.

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RAAAY says on May 10, 2008, 08:12:

What type of Visa do you have for Colombia..?


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docwilliam says on May 10, 2008, 08:16:

tourista, at this time.

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sloopskipper says on May 10, 2008, 08:23:

Thanx ray, i wan't sure who answered that for me before.

But the renewal after three months, then drivining out of the country, and beginning again seems, to me, to be too much of a PITA.

And driving to Panamá? Not some I'd be too eager to do, and not too sure how much of a hassle it might be to ship a U.S. registered car out of Panamá. I know it sure was a pain bringing my Jeep in, from Puerto Rico.

Doc, you also might want to check what is involved in shipping from FL. To get my car out of PR, the underside had to be steam cleaned, then inspected and blessed by the PR. Policia. Supposedly they were tardy in doing that, and my container missed a direct voyage and all ended up hung up in Cartagena, of all places. So, Jeep was there before me, jaja.

Maybe is easier from the Continent.

By the way, avoid Continental Relocation Services in Miami.

RAAAY says on May 10, 2008, 08:34:

Doc......that's one of the many that work best.


Sloop..." But the renewal after three months, then dribining out of the country, and beginning again seems, to me, to be too much of a PITA."


The 3 month renewal is a piece of cake. Just go to your local DIAN office. It took me ten minutes.

The driving out of the country part, really depends on your tolerance for a spin. The funny part is you don't actually even need to take the vehicle out. You go to Cucuta, bring the vehicle to the DIAN and have the permit exit stamped.Check into a hotel.

Take a taxi to the immigration office near the border and get stamped out. Continue on to the Venezuelan imigration and get stamped in, turn around and go back and sit by the pool in your hotel.

Next day, take the taxi back to the Venezuelan office and get stamped out. Get stamped in at the Colombian office and take your vehicle back over to DIAN for a new permit. Beginning to end, this process takes about one hour, maybe two, if there are people in front of you at DIAN.


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sloopskipper says on May 10, 2008, 08:44:

hmm, interesting, thanx.

But I expect, like Panamá, when you dispose of the vehicle (unless you set it on fire), sombody will need to pay the tax, no?

Here, the tax goes back to the value at the time it was imported.

So, somewhere down the line, somebody might owe taxes on a $20,000 vehicle that's now only worth a couple grand, maybe less.

But I am talking about the big fraud in Panamá where they claim with Pensionada visa you can import a new car, duty-free, every three years. NOT TRUE!. It is not an exoneration, but simply a cruel deferment.

RAAAY says on May 10, 2008, 08:58:

I'm not sure what you mean about taxes here. There are no taxes for importing a vehicle on a temp permit.

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sloopskipper says on May 10, 2008, 09:46:

I was thinking more intermediate, or long term

sloopskipper says on May 10, 2008, 09:46:

I was thinking more intermediate or long term.

bradenmiami says on May 10, 2008, 12:02:

Raay....

You said "RAAAY says on May 10, 08:12: flag

What type of Visa do you have for Colombia..?"

But nobody answered and you didn't continue your thought. Do you, or anyone, know the LONGEST a car/moto can be brought down here without hassle such as the three month renewals? I thought there was one option that allows you to have your car/moto here only for the life of your visa - is that true?

You won't find a tourist here...

Gator says on May 10, 2008, 12:08:

It really boils down to when you get caught, fined and the vehicle confiscated.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

docwilliam says on May 10, 2008, 18:29:

Wow, thats a bad deal.

"There's no time to panic"

vicshere says on May 10, 2008, 18:37:

its a bitch to see your favorite ride going down main the carrera driven by the police commandant

listo

robi666 says on May 10, 2008, 18:50:

"Hi Gator...i've heard of classic cars >35 (o algo) years old can be imported....do you know anything about this??? Thanks.."

Frank, I heard about the same, but never found a reference. Now, it would be interesting to get an old car in Colombia and have it fully redone here.
Actually I hope to buy a '78 or '79 Bronco next week... I hope to post some pictures in a couple of months...

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docwilliam says on May 10, 2008, 18:55:

robi666 .....the 78' 79' Bronco XLT Ranger used to be my favorite!

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robi666 says on May 10, 2008, 18:59:

doc, those are beautiful trucks.
I have a quite interesting project about it... made in Santa Marta... you'll see... ;)
If it goes well, I am sure that there will be other people I know wanting to do that.

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Frank Rizzo says on May 10, 2008, 19:01:

Very cool Robi....i love old bronco's....i really love the old ones like late 60's and early 70's broncos...alot...

I know everyone says you cant import a used car....but we are trying to get the info now...from the importer we use...i know there is the law on the new ones...35 year old cars too....that we can bring from the US..

Another big question i've got.." is there any import tax on cars from Venezuela????"

Go to www.tucarro.com.ve much nicer cars available in Venezuela...if we can bring them over...

robi666 says on May 10, 2008, 19:05:

Frank, you definitely cannot LEGALLY import used car. Well, you can import used car but from the current year.
Yes, there are taxes on new cars from Venezuela. Like from anywhere else.

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robi666 says on May 10, 2008, 19:39:

An ongoing project of a friend. This old F150 was a wreck.
Wood is real teak. And leather everywhere.
New 2006 Silverado engine and transmission adapted to chassis... so this truck kicks ass! Actually it is scaring to drive...

Cost... incredible! Work is so cheap in Colombia.

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Gator says on May 10, 2008, 20:19:

Generally speaking to be judged an antique/classic the age is like 25 to 30 years old, depending on the car. You must offer some type of "proof" the car is an antique or a classic. Accepted proof is usually copies of collector/antique magazines that either feature the car in question or list sale prices. I understand Barrett/Jackson Auction Dealers has a web site that his prices and models. I am also sure you must completed the process and obtain the exception before the vehicle is allowed into the country.

The information was on DIAN's web site.

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robi666 says on May 10, 2008, 20:22:

Very interesting stuff.

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vicshere says on May 10, 2008, 20:34:

gator so you saying my 1979 Suzuki motor cycle could qualify as an antique and be brought here....worth looking into

listo

Frank Rizzo says on May 10, 2008, 22:45:

Thanks Gator...i'll keep looking into it...

Robi..your truck looks good...I'm a big truck fan myself....you went with a chevy engine and tranny in the ford??? Now that's a switch...but i've seen lots of conversions like that in colombia..

robi666 says on May 11, 2008, 03:56:

"you lads are listening to Robi...??????????"

Ok... have a look at the engine then... :)

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docwilliam says on May 12, 2008, 20:27:

Looks like the 5.3L Vortec engine........si o no?

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robi666 says on May 12, 2008, 20:28:

Yes! Quite strange on a 1991 Ford F150, si o no?

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docwilliam says on May 12, 2008, 20:33:

it should get better fuel economy than the ford version. But yes, looks a bit strange to me because I have owned a Suburban Z71 with the same engine. all the same to me though, its a good choice that will be dependable. What did the truck have? The 5.0L pushrod engine?

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robi666 says on May 12, 2008, 20:34:

Yes, the 5.0L V8.
Just to be clear, it is not my truck.

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jonas says on May 13, 2008, 12:07:

jeje and you want to do your project in Santa Marta...yes, you smart man, cheap engines at the border...

What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been