Anyone know what it takes to import a car from Canada?
01-15-2003, 10:10 AM
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Anyone know what it takes to import a car from Canada?
Is there a certain drop off date that you don't have to go through a broker etc.?
Thanks,
Tom
Thanks,
Tom
01-15-2003, 10:19 AM
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Re: Anyone know what it takes to import a car from Canada? (Tom McCabe)
You'd only need a broker if you're not driving (or towing) it back yourself.
Back in the '80s I imported 2 cars in the other direction. All I did was stop at the border, declare the car, and write them a check. Quick and easy -- on my way in under 30 minutes.
At the time, you couldn't import anything newer than 15 years old. I think that's changed since NAFTA.
Call your local Customs office. They're usually pretty helpful.
Back in the '80s I imported 2 cars in the other direction. All I did was stop at the border, declare the car, and write them a check. Quick and easy -- on my way in under 30 minutes.
At the time, you couldn't import anything newer than 15 years old. I think that's changed since NAFTA.
Call your local Customs office. They're usually pretty helpful.
01-15-2003, 10:54 AM
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Re: Anyone know what it takes to import a car from Canada? (Tom McCabe)
Tom,
I brought my Vette from Toronto to Cleveland 2.5 years ago.
It was a cake walk.
Before I did anything I called the Customs office in Buffalo and got all the info on what type of paperwork I would need to present. As I recall, since the car was over 25 and made in the USA I didnt pay anything.
When you bring it across, you will have to go into the office to obtain the forms that state the car is from Canada. You will meed these forms to be able to title it in the states.
I hope this helps,
Call the customs office first, get the info you will need, I even asked the agent for his name, in case of difficulty when I was crossing.
I was expecting a big old **** probe, turns out they didnt even look at the car.
All this may have changed after Sept 11, but this is how I did it.
Stew
I brought my Vette from Toronto to Cleveland 2.5 years ago.
It was a cake walk.
Before I did anything I called the Customs office in Buffalo and got all the info on what type of paperwork I would need to present. As I recall, since the car was over 25 and made in the USA I didnt pay anything.
When you bring it across, you will have to go into the office to obtain the forms that state the car is from Canada. You will meed these forms to be able to title it in the states.
I hope this helps,
Call the customs office first, get the info you will need, I even asked the agent for his name, in case of difficulty when I was crossing.
I was expecting a big old **** probe, turns out they didnt even look at the car.
All this may have changed after Sept 11, but this is how I did it.
Stew