Importing into Canada, Anyone done it, was it easy? Options

[6gsillyca]

So ive been looking into importing a vehicle from the states, into canada, and was wondering if anyone has done it before, and if it was easy or not. This may also be helpful for anyone else looking to import a vehicle from the states.


So far ive contacted registrar, and they said that on a 94-99 celica, all i need is a recall clearance letter, from the manufacturer, stating that there are no outstanding recalls on the vehicle. i do not believe that there are any recalls for the 6gc. Can anyone confirm this? The only other thing i need to do, within 45 days is a modified out of province inspection, including having DRL's installed.

Need to give US customs 72 hours notice of exportation, fee of $209 at the border, $100 if vehicle has a/c, and any additional duties, which should be none if the car was manufactured in the US.


To anyone whos done this; does it sound like the right steps?

Thanks,
Corey

[WALKER]

its gonna cost like $2500 more to import it from the US.

On a celica it would probably be between about $1k-2k. You have to pay a whole bunch of little fees that probably add up to about $500+ and then you have to pay any fees to get the car to meet Canada Transportation Standards (ie. running lights, air bags, bumpers, etc.), and then you have to pay GST (6%) of the purchase price of the car.