bjs100

Not sure how many are aware of this: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...elled-vehicles

Wondering if dealers and/or private sellers will still consider selling to Canadians seeing this extra step in the process? Would be interesting to see if dealers have already gone through this process.

I bought my last Corvette in 2011 and this was not in place and the whole process was quite simple, but will this scare off sellers from us Canadians?

4SUMERZ

When I bought and imported my car into Canada from the US, I had to send the exact same info to the US border crossing of my choice 72 hours prior to entering Canada with the vehicle.
It included, Title, VIN # proof of purchase.
It looks like the exporter (dealer or private seller) will have to fill out an e-form with the exact same info to the US Customs.
I don't think it will be that difficult, and probably won't deter dealers at least from selling to Canadians or other foreigners.
When I imported from the US, the paperwork was as easy as pie to fill out and fax to the US border crossing nearest my Canadian border crossing.
I had to stop at the US crossing, show them the original documents, they checked against the faxed copy I had sent them, and they double checked the VIN on the car matched the documents.
Once that was OK, they stamped the paperwork, and I stopped at the Canadian border crossing, showed them the paperwork, filled out an import form, paid the Federal Tax on the purchase price, and was on my way.

I think that the paperwork that the dealer will have to fill out will have to match the border crossing paperwork fax, or maybe that will be a new database that the border crossings can access, and the faxing will be phased out in time.

v26278

This looks like it should have no bearing on the seller. The buyer is the exporter. The seller's only concern is getting paid. Other than requiring some paperwork and advance planning, which has always been part of the process (Canada Customs requires paperwork 72 hours in advance as well), doesn't look like it will be a problem.

ProfessorDeath

Gotta keep track of those potential sources of tax revenue.

bjs100

Has anyone already gone through the Automated Export System (AES) process? I would like to know the ease or the difficulty of it.

montereyredvette

This is nothing new, did this when I bought my Vette from the States in 2010.

bjs100

Actually this step is new as it came into effect April 5, 2014. I brought my Vette in July 2011 and this wasn't in effect.

I think it's important that buyer and seller be aware of all necessary procedures. If this step isn't followed there could be fines up to $10,000.

Mad*Max

you probably remember filing the info with the Canadian authorities?

walleyejack

exacty. nothing has changed.