Importing A Car from USA to CANADA



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http://www.pcb.ca/vimp.asp





Importing a Vehicle into Canada





Transport Canada



For vehicles manufactured for sale in the US, check with The Registrar of Motor Vehicles @ 1-888-848-8240 to see if the vehicle is admissible in Canada. For all other vehicles call Transport Canada @ 1-800-333-0371. Websites: www.riv.ca or www.tc.gc.ca



Before leaving the USA:



There are special procedures to follow. Any self-propelled vehicle coming from the US must be reported to US Customs 72 hours prior to export from the US. This includes vehicles that are not licensed for the road such as excavators, bulldozers, golf carts, etc. Failure to do so will result in a $400.00 USD fine by US Customs. The vehicle must also stop at US Customs before it physically crosses into Canada. Copies of the bill of sale and the title (the front and back) must be faxed to US Customs and if no title is required then a letter from the exporting state's Department of Motor Vehicles stating that no title is required for that type of vehicle must be provided. You also need to have the supplier certify in writing that the sale is a bona fide sale and that the vehicle is not stolen. Fax to US Customs in Blaine, Wash. @ 1-360-332-2341 or phone 1-360-332-2632.



Canada Customs & Revenue Agency



For vehicles being imported from the US (must be registered in the US) there is no age restriction. For vehicles being imported from all other countries there are restrictions - contact Customs @ 1-800-461-9999 or 1-613-946-1520 to see if the vehicle is admissible. Also confirm what documentation is required and what value the charges will be assessed against. Website: www.ccra.gc.ca



Import Charges



Duty may apply to the vehicle - possible 6.1% duty

GST will be collected at the time of import - 7%

Excise Tax applies if there is air conditioning in the vehicle - $100.00

PST will be collected at the time the vehicle is insured

HST will be collected if applicable in that province.

RIV fees of $192.00 will be collected at time of import

Website: www.ccra.gc.ca



CFIA - Canadian Food Inspection Agency



Vehicle being imported from a country other than the USA may require special steam cleaning. Call 1-800-835-4486 to find out more details. Website: www.cfia-acia.agr.ca





Please contact Pacific Customs Brokers if you have any more questions.



Phone:

Toll-Free @ (888) 538-1566

Local (Vancouver) @ (604) 538-1566



Email: vehicles@pcb.ca





Also check out

Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV)

http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html



Transport Canada.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/impo...sh/im3maz_e.htm