First they declared a definitive export for US$50 thousand. Then they tried a temporary export for USD 120 thousand. Finally the value of the horse was US$820 thousand.
The horse will be able to travel and compete in the championship that will be held on November 3 and 4 in California, USA. If the horse wins the tournament, the value of Belleza de Arteaga could be doubled.
After a series of irregular export attempts, the owner of the multi-champion mare Belleza de Arteaga, declared its real value: US$820 thousand. Taking into account the regularization of the situation and the presentation of the corresponding documentation, the General Directorate of Customs enabled its temporary export and equine will be able to travel to the USA to participate in the “The Breeders’ Cup World Championships” competition.
The case began on July 20, 2023 when Alí Eduardo Valenzuela, owner of the mare, requested to permanently export her to North America. However, the agency denied the request due to serious inconsistencies. The invoice he presented was dated July 19, 2023, the day before the export order. In addition, the document recorded that he had bought it for US$4,478 from Marovi SA but was selling it for US$50,000 just one day after making the transaction. On the other hand, the sale value was ridiculous for a mare of her category.
A month later, on August 22, 2023, the firm Marovi SA attempted a temporary export for US$120,000. However, as the documentation was not clear and the declared value was not the actual value, Customs rejected the order once again.
How much does it cost the multi-champion mare Belleza de Arteaga
Finally, the same firm placed the order again but this time with the appropriate documentation. Marovi SA, which has a representation contract with Valenzuela, declared a new temporary export but this time for US$820 thousand. In addition, he presented surety insurance for US$70 thousand.
Taking into account the change in the situation, Customs authorized the order for a period of 90 days. The horse will be able to travel and compete in the championship that will be held on November 3 and 4 in California, USA. If the horse wins the tournament, the value of Belleza de Arteaga could be doubled.
The animal is headed to Miami where it will have to undergo a 9-day quarantine. Then she will be able to go to California where she will continue her training for the competition that has her as one of its protagonists with a high chance of being on the podium.
Source: Ambito
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