TheSamba.com :: View topic - Exporting car from UK to east coasts states for a holiday

Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:14 pm

I have had an idea that id like to drive my polo from new york accross country to cali, what would i need in america to do this? paperwork and insurance wise? and anyone know how long it would take for the car to get there? and what i would have to do to collect it from the port?

cheers for any help guys :D

Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:03 pm

You need to go here http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_sid=3y7_1U*h&p_lva=&p_li=&p_page=1&p_cv=&p_pv=&p_prods=0&p_cats=0&p_hidden_prods=&p_search_text=automobiles&p_search_type=answers.search_nl&prod_lvl1=0&cat_lvl1=0&p_new_search=1
and click on #7. Click on the link in the 4th paragraph:
See our brochure, "Importing and Exporting a Car" for more information.

EDIT: In the link above, you will need to cut and paste from the * after 1U to get to the correct page.

-NONRESIDENTS may import a vehicle duty-free for personal use up to (1) one year if the vehicle is imported in conjunction with the owner’s arrival. Vehicles imported under this provision that do not conform to U.S. safety and emission standards must be exported within one year and may not be sold in the U.S. There is no exemption or extension of the export requirements.