Moving to Puerto Rico

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Member since 22 February 2018

Epsimpson950Member23 February 2018 03:30:39

My husband and I along with my daughter, her husband and their children are all moving to P. R. in May. We are looking for a shipper to possibly bring 3 vehicles to the island for us. I am also trying to find out what the taxes will be once the vehicles are on the island. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

NomadLawyer Serial expat

Member since 27 September 2010

NomadLawyerSerial expat23 February 2018 10:29:57

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I believe Rey set up a folder for car shipping in the forum. Our posts on this topic are very detailed. Good luck!

ReyP ViP

Member since 09 May 2015

ReyPViP23 February 2018 17:53:19

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Crowley typically ships most of the vehicles to PR, you can arrange to have the vehicle picked up at your place or drive it yourself to the port then fly from florida to PR.

Donald4K New member

Member since 31 May 2019

Donald4KNew member31 May 2019 04:10:44

For what it's worth, I checked on shipping one of my cars last night. I thought that I would price out the oldest. A 2006 Corolla has an excise tax of $867. Crowley shipping for from JAX to SJ was $1170, plus $250 for insurance up to $25,000 value if desired.

The link below will save a couple of steps navigating SURI. It will provide the amount of excise tax due. Crowley link is provided, too.

Click on: Services
Click on: Look Up Vehicle Information
I used: Look Up Value By VIN

We're moving WHERE? Serial expat

Member since 05 September 2011

We're moving WHERE?Serial expat01 June 2019 15:21:18

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This is the company to use.... I've used them twice and recommended them to clients.

Guarionex New member

Member since 24 April 2019

GuarionexNew member03 June 2019 13:35:47

I just shipped my car from Boston. I have a 2017 Chevy Volt and Hacienda (the PR tax authority) quoted me almost $7,000 in arbitrios (taxes?). Just letting you know that newer car taxes are pretty high.

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