Shipping Spares to Brazil

Created by sue. Last modified on 2009-12-11 14:40:40
Countries: Brazil

We recently had some engine parts shipped to Brazil with UPS from the UK. The parts were clearly marked "yacht in transit".

We were horrified that UPS sent us a bill for about 120% of the total value (incl. their fees) & gave us 28 days to pay. As this all looked very official & had our passport numbers on, we felt intimidated & so paid up.

When we queried this with customs in Salvador, they told us that they do recognise "yacht in transit", so we don't know what is going on here?

UPS are saying one thing & customs another. We now have a problem to be reimbursed this money.

All I can say is don't use UPS here.

Andy Walton
Yacht "Now"

Update Message:
We can now confirm we had some spares sent ordinary air mail - no duty to pay so (we suggest you) use no couriers. It really takes no longer & is tax free.