Following a few simple rules will make shipping your POV much
easier.
AT ORIGIN:
Condition of Vehicle Turned in At
Port:
Vehicle must be in good operating condition. Windshield
wipers, brakes, all lights, horn, must be operative. All glass must
be free of cracks and unbroken. Body and fenders must be free of
breaks and tears. Battery must be full charged. Must be
protected with anti-freeze to 20 degrees or lower if desired by
port. The Government will not pay for damage from
freezing. Vehicle must be clean inside and out including
undercarriage. The VPC will not accept a POV laden with dirt, soil,
mud or similar matter.
Roll up all windows, empty glove box, and remove
all stickers. Empty all pockets and compartments. Tape decks, cassettes, CB
equipment, radios and CD players, not permanently installed in POV should be
removed and shipped with household goods. They CANNOT be shipped with
POV. Many countries prohibit shipment of CB equipment, check with
TMF. Turn off or otherwise disconnect installed auto alarm or anti-theft device
prior to turn-in.
Items Left in POV:
Normal vehicular tools
for emergency repairs (do not ship expensive tools, MAX claim recover is limited
to $100 on lost tools.) One spare tire, plus 2 extra tires with
wheels. Small items such as thermos, car cushions, etc... needed for
comfort during trip can be secured in carton 26" by 10" by 4". Have as little
gas as possible, fuel will be drained (diesel engines may be shipped 3/4
full.) You will be given approximately 2 gallons at port when you
pick up POV at destination.
Documents Required and Things You Need to
Have at Origin:
Seven copies of your orders, and any amendments.
U.S. Customs requires one certified and two copies of the original or
certified copy of the vehicle title. The title must include the vehicle
identification number
(VIN) or, if the vehicle does not have a VIN, the
product identification number.
Vehicles with Lein: authorization from your lien holder authorizing
exportation
Leased Vehicles: letter from the leasing company authorizing exportation of
the vehicle.
Valid driver's license, proof of ownership (title and registration), and a
photo ID.
Complete set of keys, to include gas cap and wheel lock keys, if necessary,
upon delivery to the vehicle processing center. Retain a complete set of
duplicate keys and have them with you when you pick up your POV.
Signed letter of authorization, simple power of attorney, or other
acceptable evidence of agency if vehicle is delivered by someone other than the
service member. (Not required of spouse appearing on the PCS orders.)
Ensure your agent has proper civilian identification and all other
documentation required to ship your POV.
Make, model, color, year, and serial number of your POV available.
Mileage of vehicle at time of turn-in available.
AT
DESTINATION:
Contact the vehicle processing center for official
confirmation that the POV is available for pickup.
Must have: Proper
identification i.e., military ID, driver's license; Your copy of DD Form 788
"Private Vehicle Shipping Document" or commercial equivalent; Complete set of
keys; Power of attorney if your spouse or agent picks up the POV.
Please
note that if your vehicle is not picked up within 45 days from the postmarked
date of notification of arrival, you are subject to the vehicle being placed in
storage at your expense.
Loss and Damage When picking up your
POV:
Carefully inspect the exterior and interior to determine if there is any new
damage.
Make sure items left in the POV at the origin VPC or port terminal are still
there.
Carefully and completely list any loss and all damages to your POV on your
vehicle shipping document, DD Form 788 or commercial equivalent. List all loss
and damage discovered and why it was not discovered at the final inspection at
the pickup point.
CONUS Vehicle Registration Requirements:
The
Department Motor Vehicles (DMV) for most states will only issue a certificate of
title or a registration for an imported vehicle when the applicant submits proof
that the vehicle properly entered the U.S. through Customs. In order to assist
the vehicle owner the U.S. Customs Service has advised the state DMVs of the
several types of Customs entry forms it issues to import vehicles into the U.S.
The Global POV contractor normally uses Customs Form 7501 to import Department
of Defense POVs into CONUS. YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN ADDITION TO: Department of
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA HS-7) U.S.
Customs Form 1252 Declaration For Personal Property Shipments or 1252-1, The
Manufacturer's Confirmation Letter of conforming vehicle's compliance with U.S.
DOT and EPA requirements (if applicable) or Environmental Protection Agency Form
3250-1 or 320-1,
The State DMV may require one or more of the following
Customs Forms to register a POV in that state:
U.S. Customs Form 7501 - Entry Summary (Does not require a Customs Inspector
signature.)
U.S. Customs Form 368 - Collection Receipt of Informal Entry
U.S. Customs Form 3299 - Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied
Articles
U.S. Customs Form 6059B - Customs Declaration (badge number instead of
signature)
U.S. Customs Form 7523 - Entry and Manifest of Merchandise Free of Duty
U.S. Customs Form 3461 - Entry/Immediate Delivery
U.S. Customs Form 3311 - Declaration for Free Duty of Returned American
Products
The applicable forms are available to you at the U.S. vehicle
processing center (VPC) at the time you pick-up your POV. In order to save you
time when registering your vehicle with the state please insure you have the
applicable forms before you leave.
The Vehicle Processing Center for
Maxwell-Gunter is located in Atlanta, GA. 1-800-965-9155 or (404)
363-1858 Individuals picking up or dropping off a vehicle from this VPC can go
to Contact/Links for more information.
For more information on shipping
your POV and contact numbers, visit Contacts/Links. This section also
contains information on storing your POV.