08-14-2008, 01:53 AM
Aloha!
I'm beat. [xx(]
All who have gone thru the process of coordinating the shipment of containers, cars and pets - Know what I mean. [
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I was just informed by Matson (automotive shipping division) of a NEW charge on ALL goods coming into Hawaii.
The State of Hawaii passed the "Invasive Species Act" (not sure of the exact name) -and it went into effect August 1st, 2008. The charge/tax is $.50 per 1,000lbs. on ANYTHING coming into Hawaii. Maybe someone else can get more specific information (my brains having "issues"). [
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The person handling my automobile shipment asked for the weight of the vehicle and explained that he had to add $.50 per 1,000lbs. for the State of Hawaii "Invasive Species Act". Then informed me that I would get a separate bill for my container once it was weighed (container division never mentioned it - I'll call them latter.[V])
I am all for protection against "Invasive Species" - BUT are/will these funds be used wisely?
If it truly is $.50 per 1,000lbs on EVERYTHING shipped into Hawaii - and Hawaii imports 90% of its foodstuff and other stuff - it will add up quickly to A LOT OF MONEY.
CHA-CHING! Another added cost for "Living in Paradise" aka "PUNA"! [8D][
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Mahalo!
Time will tell - I'm listening?
Time will tell - I'm speaking?
I'm beat. [xx(]
All who have gone thru the process of coordinating the shipment of containers, cars and pets - Know what I mean. [
]I was just informed by Matson (automotive shipping division) of a NEW charge on ALL goods coming into Hawaii.
The State of Hawaii passed the "Invasive Species Act" (not sure of the exact name) -and it went into effect August 1st, 2008. The charge/tax is $.50 per 1,000lbs. on ANYTHING coming into Hawaii. Maybe someone else can get more specific information (my brains having "issues"). [
]The person handling my automobile shipment asked for the weight of the vehicle and explained that he had to add $.50 per 1,000lbs. for the State of Hawaii "Invasive Species Act". Then informed me that I would get a separate bill for my container once it was weighed (container division never mentioned it - I'll call them latter.[V])
I am all for protection against "Invasive Species" - BUT are/will these funds be used wisely?
If it truly is $.50 per 1,000lbs on EVERYTHING shipped into Hawaii - and Hawaii imports 90% of its foodstuff and other stuff - it will add up quickly to A LOT OF MONEY.
CHA-CHING! Another added cost for "Living in Paradise" aka "PUNA"! [8D][
][]Mahalo!
Time will tell - I'm listening?
Time will tell - I'm speaking?