Bringing my boat to the USA

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

I intend to go fishing this summer in the States. What if any are the requirements to bring my Canadian boat into the USA?

I know the obvious, Ownership etc..

What I don't know is the hidden crap.

Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Bringing my boat to the USA

contact US and Canada Customs, could be easier to get it into the US, than getting it home.

 

[rbh]

Re: Bringing my boat to the USA

Either call or check in with customs first, big no no if you get caught over there without doing that, there is a checkin to the US on line somewhere.
And make sure you have insurance, lots of it.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Bringing my boat to the USA

know what fish you can take across also.

 

[Snobike Mike]

Re: Bringing my boat to the USA

I am unclear if the OP is talking about boating across to the US border or trailering across.

Boating across you need to notify the customs agency of the country you are entering, assuming you actually touch land. In many cases marinas on the "other" side will have ways to check in with customs.

If you are trailering and crossing into a foreign country, I believe the paperwork you identified is fine.

 

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

Re: Bringing my boat to the USA

I am going to drag it into the States. LOL

Insurance. Hmmm didn't think of that one. Thanks