Transport Canada

For vehicles manufactured for sale in the United States, we recommend you verify with The Registrar of Motor Vehicles at 1-888-848-8240 to whether the vehicle is admissible in Canada. For all other vehicles call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371. If you are a dealer in Canada you should contact Transport Canada to be added to the 'pre-approved' list to avoid having to pay the registration fee for each vehicle coming into Canada. Websites: www.riv.ca or www.tc.gc.ca

Before leaving the USA

There are special procedures to follow. Any self-propelled vehicle coming from the U.S. must be reported to U.S. Customs 72 hours prior to export (not including weekends). This includes vehicles that are not licensed for the road such as excavators, bulldozers, golf carts, etc. Failure to do so will result in a $500.00 USD fine by U.S. Customs. The vehicle must also stop at U.S. Customs before it physically crosses into Canada. Copies of the bill of sale and the title (the front and back) must be faxed to U.S. Customs and if no title is required then a letter from the exporting state's Department of Motor Vehicles stating that no title is required for that type of vehicle must be provided. You also need to have the supplier certify in writing that the sale is a bona fide sale and that the vehicle is not stolen. When the vehicle arrives at the border it must be reported in to U.S. Customs and the Original Title and Original Bill of Sale must be presented to Customs at that time. Fax to U.S. Customs in Blaine, Wash. @ 1-360-332-2639 or phone 1-360-332-2632 or 1-360-332-8661.

Before Importing Into Canada

Contact the original equipment manufacturer or authorized dealer of your vehicle to obtain a recall clearance letter. You must have this document in order to pass the federal inspection.

Canada Customs

For vehicles being imported from the U.S. (must be registered in the U.S.) there is no age restriction. For vehicles being imported from all other countries there are restrictions - contact Customs @ 1-800-461-9999 or 1-613-946-1520 to see if the vehicle is admissible. Also confirm what documentation is required and what value the charges will be assessed against. Website: www.cbsa.gc.ca

Import Charges

• Duty may apply to the vehicle: 6.1% duty
• GST will be collected at the time of import: 5%
• Excise (luxury) Tax applies if there is air conditioning in the vehicle: $100 per vehicle
• Excise (green levy)Tax applies to certain fuel-inefficient vehicles. Amount between $1000 and $4000 may be assessed per vehicle depending on the model and date put into service.
• PST will be collected at the time of insuring the vehicle. In British Columbia, ICBC will charge 7% PST.
• HST will be collected if applicable in the province of insurance.
• RIV fees of $195.00 + applicable taxes are payable to the RIV at time of import.

CFIA - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

All used equipment coming from the USA requires steam cleaning. Vehicles being imported from a coountry other than the USA may require special steam cleaning. Call 1-800-835-4486 to find out more details. Website: www.inspection.gc.ca