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Old 10-16-2016, 11:52 PM   #14
Jay N
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Originally Posted by Crusty Chief View Post
We had heard of it, but not until we returned back in Wash. while checking in at customs. The customs agent will ask for your cruising permit number, if you don't have one, you fill out a form and pay it.
Just another means to generate income. Not real sure if it's a federal thing or just a State thing. As I recall it was around $32.00.

I think you are referring to the annual US Customs & Border Patrol decals.

"Decals are stickers that are placed on all private aircraft and private vessels (30 feet or more in length) as proof that the User Fee for entry into the U.S. has been paid for the calendar year. Any arriving vessel or aircraft that does not have an annual decal will be required to pay the non-refundable User Fee and complete an application, which will be forwarded to the processing center. The application will be processed, and a decal will be mailed from the processing center. A decal expires on December 31st of its issue year. A new decal is issued whenever the decal is renewed." From CBP DTOPS web site.
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