seems the customs decal is up for renual. Price is up again this year. I went to the CBP site but it wasn’t clear if I was signing up for a 2018 or 2019 decal. Anyone already got a 2019 decal???
Les
Les
Decal Renual
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Les... I think you need to wait for January. I think I heard that someone bought one late last year and received a 2017 decal. When he complained they said too bad. No refunds.
You really do not need it until you cross the border. It can be purchased from the CBP upon inspection.
I seam to remember I got a notice of renewal last year in December.
What is the new fee cost?
You really do not need it until you cross the border. It can be purchased from the CBP upon inspection.
I seam to remember I got a notice of renewal last year in December.
What is the new fee cost?
Twenty Eight and change was 25 so over 15% increase. Problem with getting it from the nice folks in the customs shack is you need to go to the customs shack —- like to avoid that
Les
Les
Make sure you're dealing with the US Gov't. There's a private broker with a name that sounds right and a cover letter that sounds right. They'll get you a decal but you would pay a lot more for it.
Seems to me they are good for a calendar year. When I cleared at Point Roberts this past season, the agent seemed somewhat indignant that I had not already purchased one. Always a puzzle to me that the decal is unnecessary if I drive across, but on a boat or plane, a different story. I'm waiting until next year to purchase mine once I determine that I'm crossing for sure. My heinie passing a nickel, you know.
Just did a search for decal renewals and here is what I found: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/182/~/user-fee---decal-amounts-and-payment-addresses
Just got an email saying the decal is ready for 2019 renewal. Will probly do it in next month as I know we are going into upper desolation next yr. And ya, it has always burned my butt that I have to pay to come home...
@Terry Cox Thanks for that link. It lead me to another hard to find reference for cruising permits in the US.
Here's the link to the cruising permit section: §4.94
Here's the link to the cruising permit section: §4.94
The fee is for the vessel. The CBP wants to keep track of larger vessels and commercial traffic. If you are under 30', no charge. You can use the SVRS (Small Vessel Reporting System) for free https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-reminds-boaters-small-vessel-reporting-system
The expense of getting a bigger boat just goes up exponentially.
-Will (Dragonfly)
The SVRS is gone. It has been replaced by the ROAM app, available for iOS and Android.
No human contact required when clearing into the US with the app.
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/nation...-roam-app-will-replace-small-vessel-reporting
For those of us who do not cross boarders ... is CBP Canadian Boarder Police?
It's the US Customs and Border Protection agency. Part of Homeland Security. The same friendly people who bring you the TSA.
Adam ruins everything!