Customs Information

 



Customs Information for All Arriving Vessels

Forms

US Coast Guard Informational Material
 

 

Customs Information for All Arriving Vessels

 

Canadian Vessels Arriving in US
 
1. Call Us Customs Service in Houlton, Maine (207) 532-2131 as soon as vessel has an ETA. The Customs officer will request a cell phone number so that a local Customs can contact the boat.
 
2. The vessels can call the local US customs office when they are arrive in harbor.  (978) 921-0782.
 
3. All crew must have a passport.  The passport must be valid for an additional six months from the date of entry.  This will be enforced.
 
4. Fill out US Customs Crew List Form I-418.
 
5. Fill out US Customs Vessel Entrance Or Clearance Statement Form 1300.
 
6. Have ships documents available for inspection. ( ships registration)
 
7. Canadian vessels which do not have a 2007 US Customs User Fee Decal, there is a $19 foreign vessel entry fee.  ****    Must be paid in US currency! 
- US Customs User Fee Decal from 339V.  $25 On line registration only.  https://tradelinks4.mellon.com/cbp/Dispatcher
 
8. Any persons not from the USA, Bermuda, Canada, or Mexico need a Visa prior to entering USA.  This will be very expensive for any Captain not having a Visa for those that require one.
 
Historically, the US Customs agent has been at the BYC twice a day: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

 
USA Vessels Arriving in Canada
 
1. All crew must have a valid Passport.
 
2. Have ships documents available for inspection. 
 
 
US Vessels Returning to USA

1. All crew must hve passports.
 
2. Call Us Customs Service in Houlton, Maine (207) 532-2131 when the vessel has an ETA.
 
3. When nearing the harbor vessel can call local US Customs at 978 921-0782.
   a. Customs may meet you at your dock.
   b. Customs might have vessel go to their Central Examination Station (Gloucester).
 
4. All US Vessels must have a 2007 US Customs User Fee Decal on arrival.  US Customs form 339V.  Apply on line ONLY.  https://tradelinks4.mellon.com/cbp/Dispatcher
 
5. Fill out US Customs Crew List Form I-418.
 
6. Fill out US Customs Vessel Entrance Or Clearance Statement Form 1300.
 
7. Have ships documents available for inspection. (Ships registration)
 
 
Other Information
 
1. All crew US members, both delivery and racing, must have a valid passport.
 
2. Canadian Customs is scheduled to be open 24 hr.  at the RNSY for this event. 
 
3. Non-US passport holders entering Canada, either racing or delivery crew, must check individually whether they need a Canadian Visa prior to arrival.   This responsibility for knowing and getting a visa ahead of time will be theirs.   If the BYC Gov't liaison members are contacted directly and with proper timing, we will be glad to provide assistance.

Contact:  Gov't Liaison BYC mhor2007@marbleheadtohalifax.com 
 

FORMS

2007 US Customs User Fee Decal

US Customs Vessel Entrance Or Clearance Statement Form 1300

US Customs Crew List Form I-418



US COAST GUARD INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL

Reporting Requirements

Required Documents

Foreign Vessels Arriving in the United States - I

Foreign Vessels Arriving in the United States - II
 

 

           
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