Importing used Canadian car
10-18-2002, 06:48 AM
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anyone gone through this process...
looks like it may be a time consuming ordeal...
from what i understand..im required to acquire a letter from the manufacturer stating it meets US requirements....to present at the port of entry...customs
it must also be certified by the EPA for emission control...
pay the entry tax...
looks like it may be a time consuming ordeal...
from what i understand..im required to acquire a letter from the manufacturer stating it meets US requirements....to present at the port of entry...customs
it must also be certified by the EPA for emission control...
pay the entry tax...
10-18-2002, 09:01 AM
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The letter from the manufacturer has to state that all recall repairs have been made as well as it's compliance with crash safety. That paper has to be at customs I think 48 hours before you/the car get there? Plus, is it a vechicle you're allowed to import to the US? Suprisingly, some are not allowed?
It's kind of a long process!
Good luck!
It's kind of a long process!
Good luck!
10-18-2002, 09:13 AM
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yeah...just got off the phone with customs, njdmv and mazda...
its a serious paperwork ordeal and deals with EPA and DOT...
Customs require a manufacturer letter stating availability for import to the US..this will take at least 7 business days...
clean title..notorized bill of sale along with the duty tax will be required a tport of entry....
this only takes care of the entrance to the US...
it does NOT clear your state laws...this is where DOT, EPA, etc....comes in...
i was also told that each state has varying laws about what your required to do with the conversion of your dash to english units from metric...
its a serious paperwork ordeal and deals with EPA and DOT...
Customs require a manufacturer letter stating availability for import to the US..this will take at least 7 business days...
clean title..notorized bill of sale along with the duty tax will be required a tport of entry....
this only takes care of the entrance to the US...
it does NOT clear your state laws...this is where DOT, EPA, etc....comes in...
i was also told that each state has varying laws about what your required to do with the conversion of your dash to english units from metric...
10-18-2002, 04:36 PM
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I have quite a few customers that come to my shop that have cars and mini vans with dash instruments that are in kilometers. It must not be that hard. On a side note their cars are usually rusted up nightmares underneath!
10-18-2002, 05:47 PM
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I don't know if this is helpful with the paperwork, but they might know people that do this sort of thing if they don't.
Titles Unlimited Inc.
P.O. Box 170249
Birmingham, Alabama 35217
Phone 205-853-9633
Fax 205-853-9815
Toll Free 800-325-8136
Email info@titlesunlimitedinc.com
htp:/www.titlesunlimitedinc.com/contact.html
Titles Unlimited Inc.
P.O. Box 170249
Birmingham, Alabama 35217
Phone 205-853-9633
Fax 205-853-9815
Toll Free 800-325-8136
Email info@titlesunlimitedinc.com
htp:/www.titlesunlimitedinc.com/contact.html
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