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

[6gsillyca]

I just finished reading the beyond thread for the second time (lots of crap in it) but most if the posts deal with driving yourself down to pick it up. I am trying to get some more info on shipping/importing it. I called searail today about a quote and they said $1725 CDN to ship to a terminal or $1800 to door/bonded location for clearance. This does not include customs broker. This seems a tad high...

Input please, and for those who have done it, was it worth the hassle?

[elvasoshexai]

I just finished reading the beyond thread for the second time (lots of crap in it) but most if the posts deal with driving yourself down to pick it up. I am trying to get some more info on shipping/importing it. I called searail today about a quote and they said $1725 CDN to ship to a terminal or $1800 to door/bonded location for clearance. This does not include customs broker. This seems a tad high...

Input please, and for those who have done it, was it worth the hassle?

where are you getting it from?

you can also try these for shipping:
http://www.lhf.com/hansens/background/background.html

not sure why ur quote is so high... mine was 1072.50 and no extra broker charges... and it was to the bonded location for clearance

as for if it was worth it? it was 100% worth it for me... i looked in province and across canada and there were very few 98-99 celicas for as cheap or in as good condition as i got mine

are you getting one of jgreening, nik, dg_performance or celica3sgte's cars?

This post has been edited by elvasoshexai: Aug 5, 2006 - 2:14 AM