On Oct 8, 6:17*am, Tim Leslie wrote:
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)
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Lots of great advice already.

Wallenius Willhelmsan operate to the West Coast. They deliver out
little toys in their boxes all the time. They do operate RO-RO
services to Tacoma.


Darryl