Some quantions about but a car from US
Q:Why bother importing a car from the US?
A:No, check the list at www.riv.ca. While many cars can be imported without any or with very little modifications, some might need modifications like the addition of Daytime running lights, and/or child tether anchors
A: Partially of the recent strength of the Canadian dollar, many models are significantly less expensive in the US than in Canada. Also some models/trims are available in the US but not in Canada.
Q: Do I pay US sales taxes or fees?
A: There are NO Washington export fees or any sales taxes at all. The only fee you might pay is $23.50 for a temporary 3 day Washington State trip permit or bring your own plate and car registration paper.
Q: Is the Car Dealer warranty good in Canada
A: It’s depent what brand car you want to buy any why you can visit http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=253 to get more info
Q: Can I get financing for a car purchased in the US?
A: You cannot get financing through the dealership or manufacturer. You may be able to get a car loan from your bank but probably only once the vehicle is imported into Canada. Some Canadian banks are now offering US loans. So you need to talk to bank staff.
If anyone needs financing, try the ‘All Purpose Loan’ with PC Financial. It is not an auto loan nor line of credit but a loan with fixed monthly payments. And you can use this loan to buy a car in US or build a house. Rates are not bad, as of today
a 5 year fixed rate was 7.25% and 5 year variable rate was prime + 1%.
Q: Do I pay duties or fees at the Canadian border?
A: You’ll pay your normal GST. The Canadian Border Services says, “You will have to pay import assessments which may include duty, excise tax, and the 6% Goods and Services Tax. Provincial or territorial sales tax may apply when you license your vehicle…. Generally, you do not have to pay duty on an imported vehicle that was manufactured in the United States, Canada or Mexico;” from pg 9 on http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/rc4140-05e.pdf Also we should see next year GST will be ruduce 1%.
Can any car from the USA be imported?
For US Customs you’ll need
1. Title with your name filled in. Not a copy of the title, you’ll need the real one. A new car’s title is also known as the MSO (Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin) or COO (Certficate of Origin).
2. Purchase Order (PO) from with your name and VIN on it. Price and any other fees should be clearly marked.
3. US Border Worksheet that you Fax to the US border at the same time as the Title and PO.
4. These 3 documents need to be faxed for pre-approval to the applicable US border where you will cross at least 3 working days prior to crossing.
Fax the front and back of the title, the PO, and the Worksheet to the US Border you want to cross at least 72 weekday hours in advance.
If your paperwork was correctly sent in advance and is in order, the US customs process and any vehicle inspection should be pretty quick.
Note: not all US customs offices are open nights and/or weekends for vehicle export.
US Customs export to Canada through Blaine, Washington Fax (360) 332-2639, Monday-Friday 8-3:30
For Canadian Border Services
Summary: You get Form 1 from Canadian Border Services when you cross after paying your fees (see below).
You Fax or mail Form 1 along with your Recall Clearance letter to RIV.
RIV then sends you Form 2, which you take Canadian Tire for the required inspection. When Form 2 has been stamped by Canadian Tire, RIV will issue registration. This process can take a few weeks depending on demand.
When you cross the Canadian border
all info subject to change, correction, updating. all info from riv.ca
The car has to be on the authorized Lisr
1. They may check for a door VIN plate on the car. All Subarus have a driver’s door VIN plate stating the model year, build date, VIN and that it was built to US specifications
2. You’ll want to have with you the Title and Purchase order when you cross the Canadian border.
Canada Border Services Agency will collect a nonrefundable RIV fee of $195.00 + GST in all provinces except Quebec where it is $195.00 + GST and QST. Ways to pay: Online payment at www.riv.ca may be fastest, or mail a check and your Form 1 to Registrar of Imported Vehicles, 405 The West Mall, Ste 500, Toronto, On, M9C 5K7. Checks held for ten business days. Debit or cash may be used at the RIV office.
3. You’ll get a Form 1 from the Border services. After payment, Form 1 and the Recall Clearance letter have been received by the RIV, an Inspection
Form (Form 2) will be mailed. RIV has contracted with Canadian Tire to perform federal inspections. There are 430 locations.
4. When you pass the inspection, the inspection centre will stamp your Form 1, that you will have to present to the provincial or territorial licensing authority.
Within approximately one week of passing the federal inspection, we will send you a new Canadian Certification label with instructions on where to affix it to your vehicle.
‘How to do it’ from RIV (Canada Registar of Imported Vehicles) http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html
RIV Phones 888-848-8240, Fax 888-346-8235; Hours Mon to Fri: 7:00am – 12:00 midnight (EST), Sat, Sun: 7:00am to 5:00pm (EST)
Canadian Customs and Fees from Ca. Border Information Service (BIS) http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/rc4140-05e.pdf, 800-461-9999
RIV Recall Clearance statement
RIV says “… we are unable to release the Inspection Form until such time as we receive a confirmation that there are no Outstanding recalls for your vehicle…
A recall clearance letter is a document issued by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of your vehicle that states whether or not there are any outstanding recalls on your vehicle…
The letter must come from the OEM’s head office and be written on official company letterhead, duly signed with the name and position of the official at the OEM clearly visible. If the manufacturer’s logo is not on the letter it will not be accepted….
In some cases, we will also accept a printout from an authorized American dealer”
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