Do cars clear customs before they arrive at the VPC or after?

netjack · 03-13-2011, 07:46 PM

Car shows it's at VPC and trying to figure out how long before it ends up at the dealer.

Thx

kscarrol · 03-13-2011, 07:52 PM

Not positive but logic would tell me that the car clears customs before being released to the VPC...

GOLFFRR · 03-13-2011, 07:53 PM

before. once they get to the vpc they're processed, then released to trucking, then delivered to the store. Only euros go through customs.

///M Rakete · 03-13-2011, 08:53 PM

Everything goes through Customs as part of leaving the boat and port compound. Bulk shipments from BMW to dealers get the benefit of near fully automated processing and rubber stamps. Probably an occasional spot check or two just to be sure someone isn't taking advantage. ED cars on the other hand are afforded to full scrutiny and paper shuffling that a warped mind can conceive since they've been in private hands and may be smuggling mules.

netjack · 03-13-2011, 09:46 PM

well then something doesn't add up since I did ED pickup on 2/12. How has the car cleared customs already? I only had it for a 1/2 day in Germany....

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netjack Private First Class 18 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2011 AW M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jersey City, NJ iTrader: (0)	Do cars clear customs before they arrive at the VPC or after? Car shows it's at VPC and trying to figure out how long before it ends up at the dealer. Thx
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kscarrol Brigadier General 9276 Rep 4,124 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Not positive but logic would tell me that the car clears customs before being released to the VPC... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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GOLFFRR 11104 Rep 27,834 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	before. once they get to the vpc they're processed, then released to trucking, then delivered to the store. Only euros go through customs. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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///M Rakete Rocket Scientist 33 Rep 946 Posts Drives: BMW 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Utah iTrader: (4)	Everything goes through Customs as part of leaving the boat and port compound. Bulk shipments from BMW to dealers get the benefit of near fully automated processing and rubber stamps. Probably an occasional spot check or two just to be sure someone isn't taking advantage. ED cars on the other hand are afforded to full scrutiny and paper shuffling that a warped mind can conceive since they've been in private hands and may be smuggling mules. __________________ 2015 BMW M5 Sedan Returned to BMW at end of lease.
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netjack Private First Class 18 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2011 AW M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jersey City, NJ iTrader: (0)	well then something doesn't add up since I did ED pickup on 2/12. How has the car cleared customs already? I only had it for a 1/2 day in Germany....
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