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Originally Posted by nader3890
I dont know if this is right(legal) but I live in Minnesota and I was up in Duluth a few weeks ago and for those of you who dont know, Duluth is on Lake Superior so it has a port. But anyways i was down by the port and i saw those container boxes being put right on the trucks(from the ship) then they would drive off. So i was wondering if you could put a skyline in one of those and get it shipped to you house? or do they open the container and look to see whats inside? ( i didnt think i saw anyone doing that)
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To make a long story short, everything imported into the USA (including personal motor vehicles of military members on military transport) must have customs paperwork. This paperwork declares who you are and what you are are importing. If you falsify these documents you are guilty of customs fraud and are subject to fines and imprisonment.
Yes, many but not all containers are opened. The question is do you want to take a chance on losing the car and going to jail? Besides, you usually need an agent to put a bond on your shipment, and they won't let you falsify the documents as they have too much to lose.
Please research this topic on the NHTSA, EPA, and U.S. Customs web pages. It is all there in black and white. Or just search this forum.
-AL