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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4505 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 11:38 PM
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Replying to: agathon (Apr 27, 2006 5:01 pm) If you have done so, consult with the following: http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/README.html and click on "rc4140-05e.pdf" If the vehicle passed those steps, then: Caveat emptor Essentially the seller wants your funds and you want his/her goods. You do not know each other well enough to establish a level of trust and therefore need a third party (broker or lawyer from that state, at your expense) who will serve both parties in the transaction. Think it through from both sides of the transaction and play-out the worst possible scenarios (i.e. seller a scammer or buyer a scammer). Research automobile brokers familiar with US /Canada transactions and only use one with a historically good reputation (bonded). Go to: http://www.movecars.com/states/illinois.htm http://www.movecars.com/toc/find/index.htm#canada-us http://www.searail.ca/contact.php Email questions to them regarding your situation. If that doesn't work for you, and at risk of sounding like an advocate for the following, go to: http://www.naata.org/ email: naata  naata.org and they may be able to connect you to a broker in that area. OR If you choose to complete the deal yourself: An electronically scanned contract that is signed or signed facsimile (fax) should suffice. You may wish to seek legal counsel and setup a contract that has stipulative clauses about COD payment. Use EBay Auto to educate yourself about car sales and guaranteed transaction systems like PayPal. On a private or dealer sale you should be tax exempt since you are not registering the vehicle in state. Even if taxes are insisted you may be eligible for a tax rebate upon proof of export or registration out of state. Research Illinois Department of motor vehicle (DMV)law. Go to: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/title_registration/home.h- tml Post your results. |
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I am trying to find out if a private citizen like myself (not a dealer or importer) is permitted to buy and then import a new or used 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. I am not to sure about the laws because when we came home from Lake Placid the customs officer asked what we had to declare and I told him I had 3 cases of beer. They took away 2. So if I also had a $35,000 suv will they also take that away? Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated Thanks Big D
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Why didn't you just "declare" the extra 2 cases and pay the couple of bucks duty on the American side? The customs officer must of been in a pissy mood ! When we head over the border to go to casino and return with over the limit booze/butts I always pay duty. Remember the limit is/was 1 case beer, 200 cigs, 1.5 ltr. liquor per person duty free............
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Replying to: filion (May 05, 2006 8:41 pm) No, only if you keep importing that watery 'merican beer. Just kid'n, I'll trade a John Labatt Classic for a Sam Adams any day. Most of us in this forum share your thriftiness when state-side as some retailers in Canada are really hosing us. Thankfully the vehicle you're looking for is manufatured in Lafayette, Indiana and therefore duty free. First, go to: http://www.subaru.com/owners/warranty/index.jsp http://www.subaru.ca/interface/Subaru02/WebPage.asp?WebPageID=5257&WebSiteID=282- and email Suburu Canada customer service, so you have record of their response. If that was positive, then go to: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/README.html (and seeing as you are filion click on either the english or french PDF file)then, http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html And finally go to: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4044/rc4044-e.html#P203_25788 CBSA may only withold items pending payment of required duty, taxes, and/or penalty. In your case (no pun intended) you should have been afforded the opportunity to pay penalty (which is usually so expensive that it is worth it to forfeit the alcohol/beer). Who cares, la belle province has some of the finest micro-breweries in North America and after tasting some of Quebec's fine blonde ale I understand why Canada's "border beer nazis" poured that Rolling Rock down the drain.
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Replying to: geo9 (May 06, 2006 7:14 am) 24 hr abroad - $50 CAD exemption (Cannot include alcoholic beverages or tobacco in that total); 48 hr abroad - $200 CAD exemption (May include alcohol and tobacco); 7 days and more abroad - $750 (May include alcohol and tobacco). Tobbaco and alcohol amounts are limited and the exemptions are not cummulative (i.e. cannot combine 48 hr and 7 day) |
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Yea, I should of posted that part............. I just declare and pay the duty as my visits are less than 24 hours. |
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Replying to: canucknuckled (May 06, 2006 7:39 am)
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Replying to: kirstie_h (May 07, 2006 3:50 am) Not a problem. I apologize for slightly straying off the forum topic in my most recent post. Our favourable CAD/USD exchange rate makes import of a vehicle from the US even more appealing. Canadian arms of the major manufacturers and dealers have not lowered prices or raised incentives to purchase on the Canadian side of the border. The major detractor though is the warranty ramifications.
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I see a lot of discussion on use cars and some on specific new cars in terms of exporting from US to Canada. If possible, can someone give me some guidance in terms of importing a brand new Toyota 4-Runner from the US into Canada. I plan to purchase it new in on June 24 and drive it from Houston Texas to Calgary Alberta. It appears that a number of issues may prevent importation from occurring: 1) - valid Canadian/US drivers license (I am a Canadian living in Qatar and only have an international driving license and Qatari license both issued in Qatar 2) - insurance on the vehicle - how can this be obtained? 3) - several forms that must be registered with the US and Canadian Customs agents 72 hours (?) prior to importation. Where are these forms obtained? 4) - restrictions on importation of new vehicles - seems like some discussion has raised this as a potential pitfall 5) - cost - about how much would it cost and who do you pay? approximately US$3000 on a US$35,000 vehicle? 6) - boarder crossing - can this be done at any crossing from the US into Canada? 7) - anything else? Thanks in advance!! Cosmo
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Hi, I'm considering buying a new car in US and importing it to Canada. I know some people here have given excellent details on the logistics involved in the import. A couple of things are still not clear to me: Could anyone throw some light? One issue is if I buy the vehicle in the states, obviously I won't be registering it there. So, how do I drive it to Canada without a valid vehicle license (registration)? Is there a way to get a temporary license plate in the states? Or is it legal to drive without it to Canada? Another one warranty. The vehicle I'm considering on buying (Acura/Honda) loses its warranty as soon as I register it in Canada. (becomes a grey market vehicle). I contacted a couple of third party companies providing replacement warranties. Anyone has any experience in this? Are they any good ? (Yes, the price difference of this vehicle (between US and CAN) is so high that I'm even willing to take a chance on forgoing the whole warranty.) Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks CarLover
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