Captain Jay, I know the tax is not due in the USVI. I am getting conflicting reports on what happens if the boat is used in The Spanish Virgin Islands but based in the USVI. I called US customs yesterday because if my current trade in deal falls through I would move the boat to the USVI. They stated as a US documented vessel if I clear into the SVI I would be required to pay the duty unless it was innocent passage only. This is contrary to my earlier understanding that the duty would not be due as long as the home port was the USVI. Any thoughts?
G