I have bought two "New" boats built in Canada and shipped to dealerships in the US, where I took delivery as the new owner. Both boats came with a "Certificate of Origin". It's like a birth certificate for the boat and was provided by the builder, which was a Canadian company.
I did NOT have to pay any "Duty" on the boat when it crossed the border to the US..but then, I didn't technically "Own" it yet. If the dealer payed anything on it, I would have expected him to pass it on to me..but he did not. DJ
Avatar: RELIANCE (1903) The Largest single masted sailing yacht ever built (Until 2004)...with over 16,000 square feet of sail. Successful Americas Cup Defender.
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1986 Minx. SBC 350/260hp, Alpha I. Red, Honey.