Shipping container to Roatan

[Kseabythec]

We are currently in the process of moving to Roatan. Does anyone have any recommendations for shipping containers? We are trying to decide the best way to get stuff down there that we can’t bring in a suitcase (like furniture and a vehicle). Thanks in advance!

[RoatanSupport]

Welcome @Kseabythec

I’ll leave some threads about container shipping on the island

What are the fees on importing a vehicle?

How can I find out the fee the government will charge to bring a vehicle into the country? I already know the shipping costs. Thanks. [shipping%20vehicle%20to%20roatan]

Container shipping/Broker

Hello, we are planning on shipping a container through Hyde around mid March. I was told that we get one container, any size, duty free with the purchase of a home. We just found out we need a broker. We are totally ignorant of this process. We are wondering if we need an inventory, should we well pack belongings or leave them more accessible (not sure about inspection process), how long can our container be at the port, a good broker and suppose I need to hire help to transport the container o…

[Libby]

We were told that also but post talking an attorney after the property purchase that duty free container s are tied to residency not buying property.
We also need a broker there. We have gotten so many run around from US side.

[ParadiseSeeker]

How can I read the threads? I am interested to know as well. Thanks!

[RoatanSupport]

Just click on the link/name of each topic

[Steffani]

You need to pay an attorney to become a resident before you can ship a container. It is a two part process. It cost us a total of $7000. You must itemize everything in the container as well as the value.