iskiebaedistillery Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Does anyone have any experience with importing a still? Buying a still from Scotland, Eastern Europe, China, Portugal, India, etc. and shipping it to the United States? What is involved in the process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silk City Distillers Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Your manufacturer should be able to recommend a US based freight forwarder to work with. They make things easy for a small fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyspirits Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 The manufacturer will get it to your preferred port of entry. Just Google "freight forwarders" and the port city and you'll be able t figure it out from there. Honestly getting it to the port of entry is the cheap part -- there's a huge glut of massive container ships. Freight from either Asia or Europe is around $700 for a 40 foot container. Getting it from the PoE to the final destination is what will cost you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskiebaedistillery Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thank you, the manufacturer said they will have no problem getting it to the port. I am assuming a freight forwarder just arranges the shipment from the port to the destination. I am more confused on what you have to do legally to import. Are their certain documents and fees related to the legal aspect, aside from the shipping costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silk City Distillers Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Forwarder handles all customs and associated paperwork. Think of the FF as being a shipping consultant. They just send you the bills and/or paperwork to sign, can take care of everything else. Usually they have good relationships with local freight carriers and usually it's cheaper to just go with a forwarder than getting a retail quote yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskiebaedistillery Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Great info to know, thank you very much Silk City!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskiebaedistillery Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 One other thing, the manufacturer suggested flying the cargo. Would a FF handle that kind of shipment as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falling Rock Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Yes, but the dif in sea or air may frighten you! But sometimes air will get it closer to your city rather than a sea port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalawag Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Here is the contact person that I use. Leonor Saenz | Customs Entry Writer Superior Brokerage Services 3405 NW 115th Avenue Doral, Fl 33178 Office: 305 594 9422 l Fax: 305 594 9522lsaenz@sbs-intl.com www.sbs-intl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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