Don't forget to have a Export Airworthiness done if you are selling it
to a buyer overseas. I think you need to check in on RORO shippers
that typically transport autos and such. I imported my Grob 102 from
England this year and found auto RORO the way to go. My glider came
over with a boat load of new BMW's and even a Lynx helicopter on a
flatbed. When you measure the trailer, measure EXACTLY and include
the tongue! The upcharage will shock you regarding adding just the
tongue length (voice of experience) after invoiced. Try Wallenius
Willhelmsan lines. I don't know if they do west coast USA but suspect
they do.

Contrary to what bondsmen want you to believe and the customs agents
who seem to be in the aforementioned's back pockets, you DO NOT have
to acquire bond services. You can do all this work yourself if you
choose to save on their outrageous fees. Just read the customs laws
and do the paperwork drill meticulously. If you get held up by a
clerk, require the clerk to get a supervisor. They have to comply
with that request. The supervisor will get you through if you have
all paperwork done. Google glider shipment overseas, there are a
couple examples to follow, it's how I was successful. If you feel
apprehensive of accomplishing this, then pay the bond.

Good luck.

Tim
(T2)

On Oct 8, 1:56*am, JS wrote:
* I've packed many containers in many countries, including a couple of
glider shipments, and never heard of pulling the contents out of its
box to ship. Everything has a schedule B number on the Shippers Export
Declaration but can be shipped together. Try looking these up, as they
may have changed.
Glider 8801100060
Trailer 8716400000
* You'll find that information for one form doesn't mean anything on
another form, and discover bits of the bureaucracy that you never
imagined. My favorite was BIS - the Bureau of Industry and Security.
Probably about to be phased out until they added the word Security.
Should just eliminate the Industry and call it BS.
* If this is a permanent move, you must de-register the glider with
FAA who will send the document to the similar agency (EASA) at the
other end.
If shipping overseas temporarily, you may want to use a Carnet, which
is essentially a bonded passport for equipment.
Jim