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**jamie72** · 06-12-2005, 12:37 PM

could someone tell me what involved in buying a truck from canada and bringing it to the U.S.?? i got a buddy looking into buy one and was wondering, about all the taxes, and legel `stuff`.
thanks jamie

**Already Gone** · 06-12-2005, 05:35 PM

If you phone any United States Customs Office they can tell you exactly what you have to do. The biggest problem you have in the US is the EPA stuff which most Canadian Provinces dont deal with. I do believe that if you are importing a vehicle oldr than 25 years into the USA from Canada it is emissions excempt federally but check with the State you are going to register it in.

cdowns · 06-12-2005, 05:57 PM

make sure the gas tank isn't filled with pot B-4 crossing the border

*HerLonghorn71* · 06-12-2005, 06:12 PM

My brother just imported 2 trucks from the USA.He has to pay a $182.50 charge to import each one here.And it must meet canadian safty stanatards(daytime running lights).I was at the boarder crossing and if the trucks were older then 15 years then he would not have paid the money.But that was importanting and american truck to canada

tomatocity · 06-12-2005, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

If you phone any United States Customs Office they can tell you exactly what you have to do. The biggest problem you have in the US is the EPA stuff which most Canadian Provinces dont deal with. I do believe that if you are importing a vehicle oldr than 25 years into the USA from Canada it is emissions excempt federally but check with the State you are going to register it in.

I agree with Already Gone. Plus make sure ALL the numbers are correct. Have them send photos of the body VIN plate and check for proper attachment and frame VIN (stamped) and check for validity (no grinding marks). If they don't want to send photos and a scanned copy of the title then you should stay away from it.

longhorn71 · 06-12-2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tomatocity

I agree with Already Gone. Plus make sure ALL the numbers are correct. Have them send photos of the body VIN plate and check for proper attachment and frame VIN (stamped) and check for validity (no grinding marks). If they don't want to send photos and a scanned copy of the title then you should stay away from it.

Canada does not have titles on vehicles

WB72 · 06-13-2005, 12:11 AM

Also make sure he does't have any cattle in the bed. That still seems to be a pretty touchy subject.

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Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Some help If you phone any United States Customs Office they can tell you exactly what you have to do. The biggest problem you have in the US is the EPA stuff which most Canadian Provinces dont deal with. I do believe that if you are importing a vehicle oldr than 25 years into the USA from Canada it is emissions excempt federally but check with the State you are going to register it in. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-12-2005, 05:57 PM	#3
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06-13-2005, 12:11 AM	#7
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Also make sure he does't have any cattle in the bed. That still seems to be a pretty touchy subject. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

06-12-2005, 06:12 PM	#4
HerLonghorn71 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 730	My brother just imported 2 trucks from the USA.He has to pay a $182.50 charge to import each one here.And it must meet canadian safty stanatards(daytime running lights).I was at the boarder crossing and if the trucks were older then 15 years then he would not have paid the money.But that was importanting and american truck to canada



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