IMPORTANT BORDER CROSSING INFORMATION FOR THE 39th TECATE SCORE BAJA 500

IMPORTANT BORDER CROSSING INFORMATION FOR THE 39th TECATE SCORE BAJA 500
May 18th, 2007
To all participants at the TECATE SCORE BAJA 500 on June 1, 2 and 3, 2007, please be advised:
If you are a participant racer, a race team or pit crew and have a vehic le longer than 18’ (overall length not
counting towing vehicle), such an enclosed trailer, step van, truck or semi trailer, you should obtain a
Temporary Importation Pediment. In order to get one you should follow the steps listed below:
· Prepare a detailed inventory list of what you are bringing (Tools, parts, tires, etc)
Remember: DO NOT BRING RACE FUEL OR USED TIRES WITHOUT WHEELS.
· Contact either one of the following Custom Brokers:
Gutierrez & Gutierrez Customs Brokers.
Otay Mesa, CA at (619) 661-6292 or;
Tijuana, Mexico at (011-52-664) 623-1468
Globe Trade Services, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder
Otay Mesa, CA at (619) 671-9304 or in Tijuana, Mexico at (011-52-664) 647-5397, and ask for Roberto
Gallegos or Victor Celis.
E-mail: rgallegos@globetradeservices.com
Intercalifornias Forwarding.
Otay Mesa, CA at (619) 661-1129 or 671-0936 and ask for Albert Cruz,
E-mail: intercalifornia@aol.com
www.intercaliforniassc.com
You can use the services of these or any other Customs Broker of your choice if you want.
· The Broker will prepare the necessary paperwork for you to cross the border into Mexico, as well as the
return documents that you should present when leaving the country, to prove that everything that came into
Mexico is returning to the United States, otherwise it will be considered as a Definitive Importation resulting
in having to pay taxes and fines.
· The Temporary Importation Status allows you to bring your equipment to participate in a motorsports
event, without having to pay any tax or duty, the only charge you will pay is the Broker’s processing and
administrative fees.
· Please direct any questions to your Customs Broker, such as where to cross, crossing times, estimated
waiting time, etc.
· If you are going further south of San Quintin or staying in Mexico for more than 72 hours, it is required by
Mexican Immigration Authorities that you obtain a Tourist Visa called DNI, it is a visa that allows you to
travel (not good to work) legally thru the country as a Tourist/Visitor, it is good for a period of 180 days, and
allows you to have multiple entries. The cost to obtain it is $21.00 USD approximately payable at a Bank
near the Immigration office at the Port of Entry in Tijuana, Tecate, Mexicali, and you must show a valid and
current Passport or Original Birth Certificate. Drivers Licenses are not accepted for Immigration purposes
since they are not proof of citizenship.
· Please remember that during your stay in Mexico you should always carry a current and valid Driver License
and a Mexican Insurance Policy while operating any motor vehicle.
· Drugs, firearms, weapons and explosives are forbidden in Mexico. Do not operate any type of vehicle under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Best regards.
OSCAR RAMOS, Esq.
Mexican Legal Counsel
SCORE INTERNATIONAL