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What are the rules regarding importing a vehicle from the
United States?
If you plan to import a car, it is imperative that you telephone the Registrar
of Imported Vehicles at 1-888-848-8240 beforehand.
For more information about B.C. Sales Tax, contact the B.C. Ministry of
Finance at (604) 660-4524. For information about duties or GST, contact Canada
Customs at (604) 666-0545.
Can I import a motorcycle from the United States?
Yes, Transport Canada does allow many motorcycles to be imported from the United
States. The procedure for doing so is exactly the same as for importing
passenger cars. For further information about importing a motorcycle, telephone
the Registrar of Imported Vehicles at 1-888-848-8240.
Can I import a trailer from the United States?
Yes, in many cases you can import a trailer from the United States. Before doing
so, however, you must contact the Registrar of Imported Vehicles at
1-888-848-8240.
If I am an American moving to Canada and am bringing my
car, what are the regulations for importation?
If you are moving permanently to Canada from the United States, your vehicle(s)
must still meet the regulations for admission that Transport Canada sets. For
more information contact the Registrar of Imported Vehicles at 1-888-848-8240.
If I am an American working or living in Canada
temporarily and my car is inadmissible for importation, can I still use it in
Canada?
Yes, if you are working or living in Canada temporarily, you may use your car in
Canada provided you sign a declaration stating that you agree not to sell or
give away the car in Canada. To register the car for use in Canada you must
first contact Canada Customs at (604) 666-0545 or at 1-800-461-9999.
If I win a vehicle as a prize or am given one as a gift
in the U.S., what are the regulations for importing it into Canada?
Transport Canada's regulations for vehicle importation into Canada do not
distinguish between vehicles won as prizes or given as gifts. Therefore, you
must still meet the regulations for importation that Transport Canada sets. For
more information contact the Registrar of Imported Vehicles at 1-888-848-8240
How do I determine if my car meets Transport Canada's regulations for
importation?
Some vehicles from the United States do not meet specific Canadian safety
requirements and are therefore inadmissible to Canada. However, there are
vehicles that can have modifications made that will allow them to be admitted
into Canada (for example daytime running lights). Transport Canada produces a
list of vehicles that are admissible from the United States. For a list of these
vehicles, contact the Registrar of Imported Vehicles at 1-888-848-8240.
Where do I take my car to get inspected to ensure that it
meets Canadian safety standards?
Contact the Registrar of Imported Vehicles for inspection information or visit
their web-site at http://www.riv.ca. Following
those modifications the Registrar of Imported Vehicles will clear your
automobile for entry into Canada. For more information contact Canada Customs at
(604) 666-0545. Address: 17637 First Ave., Surrey, B.C. V4P 2K1.
Can I purchase tires in the United States for personal
use in Canada?
Yes, provided that the tires have a United States Department of Transport (DOT)
symbol on the tires, you may import them into Canada. Moreover, you must declare
the tires at Canada Customs and pay the applicable taxes and/or duties. For more
information about taxes and/or duties, contact Canada Customs at (604) 666-0545.
Can I import a car from a country other than the United
States?
No. Vehicles manufactured for sale in countries other than Canada and the United
States do not comply with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Act, CANNOT be altered to comply and CANNOT be imported into Canada. The only
exceptions to this rule are vehicles fifteen (15) years old or older as
determined by the month and year in which the vehicle was manufactured and buses
manufactured before January 1, 1971.
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