Very nice write-up Shogun!! It seems more complicated then this site suggest, or maybe I'm just skipping through a lot of steps on that site! haha http://www.importcartocanada.info/gu...a-from-the-us/ |
Hi! 2 main questions: (1) I have been getting a lot of mixed answers regarding payment at the border...some posters mentioned only can pay $500 per credit card/debit card, and then others that mentions there is no limit on credit card. Can anyone let me know the latest update whether there is a limit on credit card payments or not? I will be importing my car from the states coming Monday...and so I am really wondering if I need to bring cash with me (I am hoping not...I'd rather pay whole payment through credit card). (2) Does anyone know where Cost Cutter Licensing is at? Apparently this is the place to purchase trip permit so I can cross my car from USA to CA border (I did a private sale, the car was originally in North Carolina...so I m not sure if North Carolina license plate is ok to drive through the border)? Directions to Cost Cutters will be wonderful...I have been trying hard to find its exact address but no such luck so far....can't google map the location and got this so far...someone please verify thanks! Blaine Cost Cutter Licensing Blaine International Ctr 1733 "H" St #100 Blaine, WA Help will be most appreciated....many thanks in advance!!!! :) |
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You can pay fully on credit card. When I imported my CLK I had to pay the following at the border and I put it all on my CC. GST: $1600ish Duty: $1700ish (my car isn't made in north america, if yours is, then you don't have to pay this) RIV Fee: $220ish (they take payment online now so you can go home and do it instead of paying at the border) I can't remember if there was anything else charged to my card, it's been almost a year since I've done it. But to answer your question you can put on more than $500. #2 googlemaps? P.S., when you are crossing, make SURE you bring the ad on how much the car was listed for whether it was from craigslist/autotrader.com etc. I had a hell of a time trying to explain to the border guard that I bought my car for what I got it for. I actually had to call the private seller and get him to verify for me. |
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Study it or else you'll be fukked at the border. Had an idiot behind me buy his pick up truck except he didn't do any research on it, or send his documents 72 business hours before. He was scrambling to find a place to leave his truck for 3 days. |
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Now I m waiting patiently for the day I can import my car (the carrier company is late on schedule transporting my car to Blaine, WA), will be picking up my car from Blaine and then drive over the border....it's either gonna be an easy flowing day, or a day of madness (1st time doing this, after all)...personally I would much rather have choice #1 LOL. |
This is probably a really lame question...but has anyone ever WALKED across the Canada-USA Peace Arch border before? I have never walked over (always have been driving across) the Peace Arch border, so I am wondering if there is a specific office (or is it just the main border office) you have to enter before crossing the border from Canada to the USA side? |
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Go early in the morning if you can. The US export office should take no more than 10-15mins if there's say 8 people in front of you. Canada customs side might be longer though. But I got to the US export office at 10am and the entire process including Canada Customs took less than a half hour (including lining up to cross the border). A buddy of mine did his in the afternoon and he told me it took him well over and hour. Never walked across before.. What are you bringing over if you don't mind me asking? |
judging from the pricing of certain cars, is it worth it to buy a camry in the states and import it to canada? with the gst and pst, it seems as if the price comes out to be the same. thanks! |
So I basically need to pay about 18% tax, right? |
^if its made outside north america, yes |
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Anyone know how much Messiah charges to do their "diamond" package which involves looking for a car for you too? http://www.mmcimportation.ca/page/page/5824610.htm |
I don't think they have a set price |
question as i'm considering bringing up a lexus ES300 from california 2) ORIGINAL bill of sale 3) COPY of title (front and back) 4) COPY of bill of sale 5) Proof of insurance (may or may not be asked for, but make sure you have it just in case!) 6) Money. You may need a lot, or a little bit - you will need to be able to pay (they accept interac, credit card to a maximum of $500 on each card, and cash): $100 Excise Tax (if your vehicle has a/c) 6.1% Duty (if your vehicle has not been produced in North America) 7% GST as for number 4, the car i might bring up here is free (my aunt bought another car, the lexus is sitting the garage collecting dust so she says i'm welcome to come take it when i go down there for vacation). would a piece of paper saying "i, (nicks aunt), give nick this lexus ES300 as a gift" count? also, would the $100 tax still apply even if the A/C doesn't work, and i have proof that it's not working? my aunt didn't want to spend money on a new compressor since she already had a new car. and how would i be taxed on a car that was given to me? |
Has anyone brought in a really modded car in from the US? If so, was it very hard to do so? Thanks in advance |
do bmw's and merecedes take extremley long and are expensive to get here?? B/c you have to change the cluster and watnot?? |
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Cluster, daytime running lights, bumper was what I had to modify but I'm not sure if the bumper has to be replaced or not anymore. This was in December 07 and I got rid of it last week and got a 335i locally instead. |
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^i didnt leave my car at the border... i called customs 72h ahead of time and told them i'd be importing a car... they started the clock and 3 days later i bought and drove the car over. |
Has anyone imported from California? I'm having trouble finding an answer to the question if I need to buy a temporary license permit there? I assume that you do, but I can't find anything specific. EDIT: To answer my own question, I stopped in at the DMV in San Diego and they told me that as long as the car has current tags that I'm free to drive it as much as I like. |
sooo us money is going to be in parity with cdn anyone going to buy cars from the states |
Hey all. I'm looking for a person who has imported a car from US before. I found a car that I want in WA and the sale would be private. I need someone to handle all the paper work and what not until the car is in Canada leagaly. There will be a cash reward after everything is done. PM me please Thanks |
lowside's guide was AWESOME, and a great help to me when importing my car. I've made some amendments to though, as a few years have passed now.. (changes in green) Quote:
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lol, that RIV office WAS impossible to find with the canada border guy's instructions when I brought up a TT last year (without that pinpointed map). I walked around that massive warehouse for like 20 mins before some friendly old janitor showed me where it was.:cry: |
Private sale payment Can anyone recommend a way to make payment other than cash? I was told any type of Canadian cheque will be held and the seller may not give me the car immediately. Wire transfer... well again, they get the money before I get the car. Basically, I would like to take the car when I hand over payment. Thanks |
I was looking at bringing a car from the states, does anyone know a dealer that will do the whole process for me? thanks |
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