Importing from US - 'gas tax'
11-08-2007, 10:56 AM
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Importing from US - 'gas tax'
I'm investigating buying a vehicle in the US and importing into Canada(newer Vette is one possibility).
Has anyone imported a Vette since March, 2007 been charged excise tax on a used C5 or C6 based on the fuel economy of the vehicle (gas guzzler tax)?
If so, how much was the charge?
Has anyone imported a Vette since March, 2007 been charged excise tax on a used C5 or C6 based on the fuel economy of the vehicle (gas guzzler tax)?
If so, how much was the charge?
11-08-2007, 11:00 AM
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I'm investigating buying a vehicle in the US and importing into Canada(newer Vette is one possibility).
Has anyone imported a Vette since March, 2007 been charged excise tax on a used C5 or C6 based on the fuel economy of the vehicle (gas guzzler tax)?
If so, how much was the charge?
Has anyone imported a Vette since March, 2007 been charged excise tax on a used C5 or C6 based on the fuel economy of the vehicle (gas guzzler tax)?
If so, how much was the charge?
The gas guzzler tax for the moment, is only applicable to Canadian-sold gas guzzlers. I expect this will change given the amount of imports coming in now.
11-08-2007, 01:59 PM
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I have been waiting to speak to someone at canada customs and now I have their advice on this.
Any vehicle registered prior to March 20, 2007 is exempt. Gas guzzlers which are passenger vehicles (including SUVs) registered after that date will pay the tax. Pickup trucks are exempt.
All corvettes meet the fuel efficiency standards and are exempt.
I was looking at a jeep srt8--the tax to import is $4,000!
Here is a list of the vehicles and the tax:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whatsnew/items/list_veh-e.pdf
Any vehicle registered prior to March 20, 2007 is exempt. Gas guzzlers which are passenger vehicles (including SUVs) registered after that date will pay the tax. Pickup trucks are exempt.
All corvettes meet the fuel efficiency standards and are exempt.
I was looking at a jeep srt8--the tax to import is $4,000!
Here is a list of the vehicles and the tax:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whatsnew/items/list_veh-e.pdf
11-08-2007, 02:06 PM
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I have been waiting to speak to someone at canada customs and now I have their advice on this.
Any vehicle registered prior to March 20, 2007 is exempt. Gas guzzlers which are passenger vehicles (including SUVs) registered after that date will pay the tax. Pickup trucks are exempt.
All corvettes meet the fuel efficiency standards and are exempt.
I was looking at a jeep srt8--the tax to import is $4,000!
Here is a list of the vehicles and the tax:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whatsnew/items/list_veh-e.pdf
Any vehicle registered prior to March 20, 2007 is exempt. Gas guzzlers which are passenger vehicles (including SUVs) registered after that date will pay the tax. Pickup trucks are exempt.
All corvettes meet the fuel efficiency standards and are exempt.
I was looking at a jeep srt8--the tax to import is $4,000!
Here is a list of the vehicles and the tax:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whatsnew/items/list_veh-e.pdf
Last edited by frankmp; 11-08-2007 at 02:12 PM.
11-08-2007, 02:10 PM
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When I called up the notice letter in the link within the above link:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/et/etsl64/etsl64-e.pdf
....it seems to clearly state that IMPORTS after Mar 07 also have to pay the piper.
So I assume this tax is collected at time of delivery if bought from CND dealer; so would the imported car guzzler tax be collected at CND customs?????
thanks Frank
Last edited by frankmp; 11-08-2007 at 02:20 PM.
11-08-2007, 05:26 PM
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11-08-2007, 07:49 PM
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So is it on NEW only purchased in Canada and NEW imported. The .pdf file that explains things does'nt make reference to new vs. used. Can you please point me to where it says this. The phone number at the bottom of the document go's unanswered.............
11-08-2007, 10:01 PM
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I brought a Tucson AWD across last week and checked to make sure it would not be hit with the gas tax - but I agree the website does not distinguish btn new vs used. I have been waiting 1 week for the cdn customs paperwork so that I can get it registered at the MTO and put permanent plates on it for my wife.
11-09-2007, 10:55 AM
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If you are importing a used 2007 vehicle that is on the inefficient list and it is wasn't registered before Mar. 20/07 they will collect excise tax according to the schedule.
