Importing a motor vehicle in Canada
Did you know that some vehicles that are sold or manufactured in the United States can not be imported into Canada.
If you are considering buying a vehicle in the U S please visit the Clerk of vehicles imported website for information and electronic import form.
You should also see the import of vehicle compatibility list to see which vehicles are eligible for importation of the U S.
You can not import a vehicle with an open recall in Canada of the United States until it is repaired, you must obtain and validate the recall of authorization documents with the RIV before starting the process of import.
You must pay taxes and or the rights and put a vehicle at the customs, before it can be inspected for importation into Canada Vehicles that fail inspection, or which are not clear reminders, can not stay in Canada even if taxes and duties were paid.
Important considerations when importing US vehicles.
Facts you should know if you plan to import a vehicle from the U S.
You can report to U S Customs clearance for export of the vehicle.
You have to pay taxes and duties or putting your car through customs in Canada.
Your vehicle must be clear of any recall must then pass an inspection by the Registrar of Imported Vehicles RIV Canada before officially be imported This must be done within 45 days.
A vehicle that the RIV inspection can not remain in Canada, even if taxes and duties were paid to bring it through customs.
A vehicle modified from its original state can not be eligible for importation into Canada of vehicles belonging to Canada changed in the U S may also not be eligible to return to Canada Examples may include.
A pickup truck converted into camper often known as the class name B motorhome.
A van equipped high roof and within or modified.
A pickup truck or a car equipped with a lift kit.
A motorcycle converted into a tricycle motor tricycle.
A vehicle which has been stretched or extended, etc.
A built or assembled by more than one vehicle manufacturer must meet additional requirements include examples.
Transport Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency require that imported vehicles be reported to the vehicle import form Send this form to the border.
The vehicle import electronic form can be completed online on the Register of imported vehicles RIV website Print the form and give customs officers at the border, it can only be submitted online.
Transport Canada sets a list of vehicles that are compatible or eligible to import information U S is supplied by vehicle manufacturers on a voluntary basis.
The accuracy of the list can not be guaranteed and its contents may change without notice There is also no guarantee that they are eligible vehicle can be successfully modified to meet Canadian requirements.
Note that the necessary changes can be complex and expensive You should find the cost and extent of work needed before buying the vehicle.
Vehicles that can not be modified to comply should not remain in Canada and must be exported Read the list Explanations section for more information.
Contact for more information on importing vehicles.
The Registrar of Imported Vehicles MIR 405 The West Mall, Suite 400 Toronto, ON M9C 5K7.
This site is designed as a useful reference It has no force or legal effect To understand the law, see the Motor Vehicle Safety Act S C 1993, c 16 and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.
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