Importing a Vehicle to the US

[Jeff's Old Volks Home]

This topic comes up from time to time. This is a direct cut and paste from my broker's website.

Steps to Import A Vehicle into the USA

With the current exchange rate many Canadian vehicles are being actively sourced by U.S. buyers. Importing a road vehicle into the U.S. can be difficult; however, we have broken down the process into these three steps for those who want to engage in this venture on their own:

1. Ensure the vehicle is admissible for vehicle import.
In order to meet the requirements for an import vehicle to USA you will need to have both an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sticker and a Department of Transportation (DOT) sticker affixed to the vehicle. If the vehicle is 25 years or older it is exempt from the DOT certification sticker. If it is over 21 years or older, it is exempt from the EPA certification sticker.

If the import vehicle is without a DOT sticker, but does have a CMVSS Canadian Maple Leaf, it may still be eligible for import; by contacting the Manufacturer for a “Letter of Confirmation” which will only work for Personal use Imports. Commercial imports will require the vehicle to be imported through a US Customs Broker and registered importer and is required to hold the vehicle for a minimum of 30 days after importation.

Import Vehicles with missing EPA stickers will not be allowed into the USA without contacting the Manufacturer of the Engine for a replacement.



Additionally, if the vehicle is a salvaged, repaired salvaged or reconstructed motor vehicle, it is not admissible for import into the U.S.
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