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#439 of 448 Re: I am on TN Visa, Would like to import Canadian Vehicles to the U.S. [babacole] by flapjack007

Sep 15, 2012 (10:26 am)

Replying to: babacole (Jun 11, 2012 6:26 pm)
You will have to go through a registered importer to import your Canadian vehicle if the manufacturer wont state compliance with DOT and EPA. The importer will ensure the vehicle complies with the requirements that the Canadian manufacturer will unfortunately not do in a letter.

#440 of 448 Re: I am on TN Visa, Would like to import Canadian Vehicles to the U.S. [flapjack007] by andy168

Sep 23, 2012 (8:26 pm)

Replying to: flapjack007 (Sep 15, 2012 10:26 am)
Hi All
 
I bought my car in US when I was living there, After 2 years I moved to Canada and now moving agian back to US. What I understood from discussion that according to state( New Hampshire for me) , I need to go to DOT & DMV for registering car in US. Do I have to do any formalities at the US border? If yes, do all port of entries do that ( I will be going from Toronto to Boston side via Buffalo).Any help is appreciated!
Also my Canadian registration has my old address(does not match to my recent address in Canada) , do I need to get new registration before I import?
 
Thanks in advance!
Andy

#441 of 448 Re: I am on TN Visa, Would like to import Canadian Vehicles to the U.S. [andy168] by flapjack007

Oct 04, 2012 (12:03 pm)

Replying to: andy168 (Sep 23, 2012 8:26 pm)
CBP will want to see a previous in state registration in order to not charge you duty on the vehicle.
 
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic_trade/importing_car.xml
 
CBP will get you to fill out two forms basically attesting that your vehicle complies with EPA and DOT standards. They will confirm that your vehicle complies by looking at EPA sticker (likely under your hood) and the DOT plate in your drivers door.
 
Good luck

#442 of 448 Paying Qebec tax on car imported to the US by wasserme

Oct 25, 2012 (5:41 pm)

I paid the Qebec sales tax on a used car purchased a few months ago in Montreal that I imported to the US; I was told it would be refunded to me. Then I finally got a letter (3 months after filing the paper-work) that refused it. Does anyone know what the law is about here?
 
Thanks!

#443 of 448 Re: Important thing to know. [rathahonni] by jazzydrummer

Dec 05, 2012 (12:19 pm)

Replying to: rathahonni (Apr 21, 2012 8:52 am)
Hi! I'm buying a used 2003 GMC suv from a NY dealer. The problem is that there is no title, (because it's a Canadian vehicle) that was apparently bought in an auction. I found out that I need to get it cleared through US Customs, along with a bill of sale, insurance and inspection. I was worried that it may not pass an inspection (being a Canadian vehicle) and I'd be stuck not being able to register it ...until I read your post! Can you tell me the name of your broker? Thanks!
Craig

#444 of 448 Re: Purchasing a U.S made car in Canada and bringing it back into the U.S. [jolie4] by powerboss

Dec 25, 2012 (3:43 pm)

Replying to: jolie4 (Jun 22, 2012 11:22 am)
Hi,
 
I just want to follow-up on your posting.
 
Your posting was very informative.
 
I bought a Range Rover in Texas, designed for the U.S. market and I exported it to Canada.
 
I want to bring the car back with me to Florida and sell it in the U.S. and buy something else.
 
When I exported the vehicle to Canada, I had to supply U.S. Customs with the Title Paperwork from Texas and they made sure that there were no liens on the vehicle.
 
Without the Stamp from U.S. Customs, I could not bring the vehicle into Canada.
 
Do I need to get anything from Canada Customs aka Canada Border Services in order to sell my vehicle in the U.S?
 
This vehicle although it's made in the UK meets all the U.S. Standards.

#445 of 448 Getting a Canadian car to USA resident by macpuff

Jan 22, 2013 (2:01 pm)

So my situation is this: I have a friend who lives in Minnesota, who is in the market for a new (used) car. I have the option of purchasing a really good car for a great price here, and the plan was for me to drive the car down and transfer ownership to her, and then fly back after visiting.
 
I've been looking for information and I'm getting conflicting reports about what needs to be done.
 
I know the car needs to comply with EPA standards and the there is some paperwork to be done at the border, but there are some things I'm not sure of.
 
1. Do I need the letter from the OEM's USA Division if the car has the sticker saying it complies with EPA guidelines?
 
2. Do I need to go through a registered import broker, even with the sticker or letter from the OEM? The fees for brokers are around $500 from what I gather, add that into the cost of my plane ticket back and it makes the original savings considerably less.
 
3. Is there anything else I need to know before attempting this?
 
Would appreciate any insight into this issue.

#446 of 448 Re: Getting a Canadian car to USA resident [macpuff] by flapjack007

Mar 07, 2013 (5:59 pm)

Replying to: macpuff (Jan 22, 2013 2:01 pm)
I used Stonewell to import 2 vehicles from Canada to the USA they were great to work with.

#447 of 448 Re: Getting a Canadian car to USA resident [macpuff] by medlowa

Mar 08, 2013 (7:03 am)

Replying to: macpuff (Jan 22, 2013 2:01 pm)
I did it myself.
Got the letter from the manufacturer (Chevrolet) cost approx $25.00
Got a EPA test done, cost approx $9.00
went to phoenix sky harbor Airport Port Authority, filled in some papers approx 5 minutes.
Went to the registry, registered all done in a day.
 
good luck

#448 of 448 Re: Getting a Canadian car to USA resident [medlowa] by wasserme

Mar 08, 2013 (7:35 am)

Replying to: medlowa (Mar 08, 2013 7:03 am)
Thanks! We ended up doing it but found the canadian VW was no help at all--they totally refused to give us a letter; but US VW had no problem with it at all. Any success getting out of Canadian sales taxes? We were told we would get it back and then when we applied they said "that's only for Canadian residents"

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