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Tom:
If you plan to come to the USA, buy an RV and take it home to the UK, we have some information in our forum library written by someone who has done what you're planning to do. Click the Library button in the toolbar above, then click Visitors to the USA and select Importing an RV into the UK.

valandste:
Hi, I have read and re-read all the posts about importing an RV into the UK from the USA and found them to be really helpful...BUT, having just been on the phone to Customs and Excise in the UK, they ahve told us that we Need an agent because the forms are too complicated to fill in ourselfs and we will have to pay for a warehouse as it will take 2-3 weeks to clear it!!! I ahven't read anything like this in past posts and wondered whether you could advise me please. We thought we had it all sored and are due to be going home in about 3 weeks and now we feel that we are back at square one!! Any help appreciated please, Thanks Val and Steve

Tom:
Val and Steve,

Hopefully Paul or one of the other folks who have done this will be along shortly to answer your question.

RVOA:
Hi Both

The guys you spoke to at C&E are talking complete rubbish !!

You can do the paperwork yourself - BUT, for £100 or less I would suggest you do use a Shipping Agent in the UK.

The agent can submit the forms (by electronic means) BEFORE the ship docks, which will save several days wait. They are familiar with what is and isnt needed. They will keep you advised of whats happening and you have a dedicated person acting on your behalf rather than speaking with a different pen-pusher on each call. But, you can do it yourself.

I think C&E may have confused your RV shipment with a container shipment (ie full of hundreds/thousands of items which need clearance, duty checks and even air checks for illegal immigrants etc).

Your RV will be driven off the ship and may be stored in the transport yard for a day or two whilst paperwork is finalised. In fact, you will be charged storage if you dont collect it within a couple of days of being notified its ready.

Email Kathy at k.woollett {at} wainwrightgroup.com and she will go thru it all for you.

Hope it helps
Paul

EDIT Import details from HMRC (inc links to Forms) can be found HERE

USA 1:
Hi all, I am importing an Rv to the UK from Florida, I am wondering if someone could help me with details on how to get my Propane tanks an EPA certificate for shipping
I'm realy having a problem finding out how to get this done.

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