Shipping ERA FIA with parts inside car

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Originally Posted by tkb289

Robby,

First off, congrats on building an ERA FIA, I would imagine there are not many in Norway.

As far as how to wrap everything up for shipping, there are some good suggestions here. If you have not done so already, you may want to also check with your freight forwarder in Norway, in terms of what to expect with customs inspections. If the car is all wrapped up, it may need to be done in such a way that it can be uncovered and inspected, then sealed back up.

It may be helpful to provide a drawing or diagram (from ERA) that illustrates where the chassis number is stamped into the frame and the location of the brass ID tag that is attached to the frame. If the customs agents know where to look, it might minimize what they have to uncover and cover back up.

- Tim

As far as i know there are no ERA's in Norway so I'm a guinea pig on this for a few others that i have been in touch with locally

The customs are unlikely to open the wrapping if the paperwork describing all of the parts and total value is believable. If they do open I'll have a lot of gaffer tape and poly with me

I have discussed with my freight forwarder and am told that the kit will not be inspected by the DMV, and very unlikely that customs opens to check at import as its considered parts and not a finished car.
The kit will be inspected in my garage when i tell the DMV that it is ready for primary inspection.

Good idea and Ill make sure that freight forwarder has info regarding chassis plate location but i don't think anyone will look at this until the car is in my garage.

Robby R