Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday spent doing battle with customs. The logistics company has never imported a car or bike before - that has become very apparent. No one seems to know what they are doing. It has been a long way short of a seamless process.
The bike was X-rayed and searched - passed the inspection. Why it was slected for special treatment has got me beat.
Tuesday the paper work became the problem. I wasn't allowed to front up and do this face to face so I was limited to exchanging emails and telephone calls. The customs officer wanted me to fill in a Visa Waiver (I-94W). I explained to the third person ( the middle man ) that I filled one in when I entered the country. I was fingerprinted, photographed and my passport stamped for 90 day entry. This customs officer wanted me to fill in another one anyway apparently - so I did that. Waited and then "But you are already in the country?" came the reply. Yeah isn't that what I said. I have been waiting for three weeks now. "Sorry Sir we will try to get this resloved."
Today another form was sent. I filled this form in already weeks ago but I filled it in again and forwarded it. The form was the 'Vehicle Importation Declaration for Non-residents.' According to the Homeland Security (Customs and Border Security) website that is the only form I need to fill in. Now it has been done twice. I am waiting again.
Picked up a dose of the flu in the meantime. Dosed myself with tablets and staying close to base and not venturing out to far.
2 comments:
Hope you get your bike soon Dave and can start enjoying your trip. All the best.
Ryno
This has to be driving you mad! Let's hope you get that phone call soon and can pick up the Beemer. Cheers, Mick.
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