When presented: 1. Exportation by vessel or aircraft. For those vehicles exported by vessel or aircraft, the required documentation and the vehicle must be presented to Customs at least 72 hours prior to export. 2. Exportation at land border crossing points. For those vehicles exported by rail, highway, or under their own power; - The required documentation must be submitted to Customs at least 72 hours prior to export; and - The vehicle must be presented to Customs at the time of exportation.
Where presented: Port directors will establish locations at which exporter must present the required documentation and the vehicles for inspection. Port directors will publicize these locations, including their hours of operation.
Authentication of documentation. Customs will determine the authenticity of the documents submitted. Once the authenticity of the documents is established, Customs will mark the documents. In most cases the original documents(s) will be returned to the exporter. In those cases where the original title document was presented to and retained by Customs and cannot be found prior to the vehicle's export, the exporter's authenticated copy of the original documentation serves as evidence of compliance with the reporting requirements.
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