Importing car from U.S.

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Subject: Importing car from U.S.
  Sorry, this might be an weird question.

When landing at the border, can one include in the "goods to follow" list the year/make/model/value of a new car one intends to purchase in the U.S. later, but has not yet? There wouldn´t be a serial number of the car to include in the list, as the car has not yet been purchased.

I ask because I fear a new car might be more expensive in Canada than in U.S., but that may no longer be the case due to the fluctuating exchange rate (negatively impacting US$).

Thanks, Richard

p.s. I know - shame, shame I should buy the new car there and be a loyal new permanent resident.

[05-07-2006,21:32]
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Richard
(in reply to: Importing car from U.S.)
Here is a good link to read further on your question.

http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4151/rc4151-e.html#P120_4318

[05-07-2006,21:53]
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Billy
(in reply to: Importing car from U.S.)
Does not say about the details - maybe someone who has imported a car can share experience.

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Vehicles

Personal effects can include vehicles as long as you use them for non-commercial purposes. However, you should be aware that Transport Canada has many restrictions on vehicles.

Transport Canada defines a vehicle as any vehicle that is capable of being driven or drawn on roads, by any means other than muscular power exclusively, but not including a vehicle designed to run exclusively on rails. Trailers such as recreational, boat, camping, horse, and stock trailers are considered vehicles, as are wood chippers, generators, or any other equipment mounted on rims and tires.
Transport Canada requirements

Transport Canada´s requirements apply to vehicles that are less than 15 years old, and to buses manufactured on or after January 1, 1971.

Vehicles originally manufactured to meet the safety standards of countries other than the United States or Canada are usually not allowed into Canada, unless they are 15 years or older or they are buses manufactured before January 1, 1971.

Before importing your vehicle, you can contact Transport Canada at:

* 1-800-333-0371 (toll-free in Canada and the United States);
* (613) 998-8616 (from all other countries).

Vehicles manufactured to meet United States safety standards do not necessarily meet the Canadian ones. As the importer, you are responsible for determining whether your vehicle complies with Canadian safety standards, or whether it can be modified to meet these standards after importation. You cannot import vehicles that cannot be modified to meet Canadian standards.

The Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) is an agency contracted by Transport Canada to administer a national program to ensure that imported vehicles are brought into compliance with Canada´s safety standards.

If you are considering importing a vehicle originally manufactured to meet United States safety and emission standards, contact the RIV by telephone at one of the following numbers, to verify that your vehicle is eligible for importation into Canada:

* 1-888-848-8240 (toll-free in Canada or the United States)
* (416) 626-6812 (from all other countries)

If your vehicle does not meet Canadian safety standards but qualifies for importation, you will enter your vehicle into the RIV program when you report to a customs office. The program registration fee is CAN$182 in all provinces except Quebec, where it is CAN$197. You will then have 45 days to bring your vehicle into compliance and have it inspected.

You cannot license your vehicle in Canada until it is modified and passes federal inspection under the RIV program.
Other considerations

Your vehicle may also be subject to provincial or territorial sales tax and safety requirements, so you should check with the vehicle department of the province or territory to which you are moving.

Before you export your vehicle to Canada, make sure you first check with the customs authority of the country from which you will be exporting it. Some countries have export requirements you must meet.

For more information, see the pamphlet called Importing a Vehicle Into Canada (RC4140).

[05-07-2006,21:58]
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Billy
(in reply to: Importing car from U.S.)
Thanks, Billy, lots of good information about what kind of cars can be imported. But it doesn´t answer my question on importing a car later after landing, as listed in the "goods to follow" list.

This is my question. And if you can include a car in "goods to follow" list, must you already own it at the time of landing when you submit the list.

[05-07-2006,22:03]
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Richard
Hi Rich (in reply to: Importing car from U.S.)
Try this link.
http://www.immigration.ca/discussion/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8326

[05-07-2006,22:32]
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Anonymous
(in reply to: Importing car from U.S.)
Great link Anonymous!

http://www.immigration.ca/ is a great forum - talking about real things to help, instead of consultant marketing and personal posts on this forum.

[05-07-2006,22:44]
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Billy
(in reply to: Importing car from U.S.)
Beautiful. Answered most of my questions. Thanks much, Anon. Now my nightmare is understanding the procedures with U.S. Customs in exporting a car from U.S. quiet cryptic. Will post as new topic.
[05-07-2006,22:48]
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Richard
(in reply to: Importing car from U.S.)
Also found on same site..

So I guess you cannot put a car on goods to follow and buy later unless you are lucky and they dont ask you on the VIN #

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http://www.immigration.ca/discussion/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14954

Yes, definetely if you want to bring your car later on you need to put it as goods to follow and do not forget the VIN number as well. Otherwise, you will have to pay Goods and service tax.
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[05-07-2006,22:59]
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Billy
(in reply to: Importing car from U.S.)
Thanks Billy, this appears to be true. Must already own the car at time of good list submission at landing.

By the way, news reports today say that after a price comparison study (taking into account current exchange rates), a new car on average is 17% cheaper in the U.S. than in Canada.

[06-07-2006,15:37]
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Richard
(in reply to: Importing car from U.S.)
I didn´t read all the above posts so if my post will be redundant..my apologies.

Based on our experience, here are the steps:

1. Decide which port you will exit USA. Call them to request for the form. They will fax it to you or mail. RIV (canada) can give you the phone numbers of the US Customs that you will use. RIV´s # Registrar of Imported Vehicles 1-888-848-8240

2. Complete the form sent by the US Customs. Together with the title, fax it to them at least 72 hours prior to landing. I suggest call them again after faxing just verify that they got your papers. If car is still with mortgage (like ours), some Customs will require a Screen Print from the DMV over and above the notarized copy of the title as well as a permission to export from your bank.

3. During landing, you will need to present the originals of what you faxed, then they (US customs) will stamp something like ´okay for export´. That stamped document is what you will show on the Canadian side together with other requirements like Recall Clearance etc.

4. On the Canadian side, they will give you Form 1 to fill up for the car importation. They will give you instructions on the next steps (like inspection, payments etc).

In our case, they did not even look at the car. They just gave us documentations. We did not even pay right away. We paid online after 2 or 3 days from landing... and after about 2 or 3 weeks we got a letter from them instructing us to have the car inspected. Luckily our car did not need any changes so we got the approval. Only then will you be able to register the car.

The above process was in Calgary (Coutts) Customs, other ports might be different.

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