I'm a permanent resident so when I asked CBSA they said I cannot do this. They also said they don't care if I export it from US or not for Candian purposes.
CBP haven't responded to phone call yet :|
Exporting car from Canada to US......any one done this?
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CBP haven't responded to phone call yet :|
Hello, have you moved back to US or not yet??I'm a permanent resident so when I asked CBSA they said I cannot do this. They also said they don't care if I export it from US or not for Candian purposes.
CBP haven't responded to phone call yet :|
nope, have you any insights?Hello, have you moved back to US or not yet??
Not yet. I have plans to move back so checking this thread.nope, have you any insights?
I am planning to import my Canada purchased car into US and wanted to check here how are people filling the CBP form 7501 ?
Seems very confusing to me and was wondering if there is any sample available for Car import to US.
Seems very confusing to me and was wondering if there is any sample available for Car import to US.
Digging up a very old post of yours to check if you can provide some feedback on the below -In case someone requires this in future.....I am sure lot of H1b will move back to US. They would want to import their cars back.
If you bought the car in Canada
1.Contact your manufacturer and get two letters with your VIN number mentioned in it.
-That your car meets the EPA and Federal Safety Standards.
-There are no pending recalls.
2.Now the tricky part .....TPMS. TPMS is mandatory of cars sold in US (not sure when this became mandatory). If your car is equipped with TPMS then nothing more to do. If not......then if you go according to book, you need to bring your car up to the Federal Standards installing the TPMS through dealership. Get the invoice and present it during the importation. Not to mention this is very expensive....my estimate was 3500 CAD.
Cheaper option is buy external TPMS and install it yourself. Now I heard mixed success with this option......depends upon the officer you encounter. He may not like it...he may not care......anything is possible.
3. Fill up two forms one DOT HS7 and EPA 3520. Take along or they will give you at the border. There are few options where you need to fill up the form properly. I had so many questions, the officer looked irritated. Finally said no need to fill those, just fill the custom entry form 7501. This is main form, get at least 2 original copies of this with original stamp. Need to submit this form to DMV along with Canadian registration to get the title.
Also make sure entry form 7501 states that the car meets all the necessary EPA and Federal Safety regulations.
4. Nothing needs to be done on the Canadian CBSA side. Directly drive to US CBP side tell the officer at the booth you need to import the car.
5. No tax was charged as the car manufactured in Canada and I owned it for while.
I am planning to import my Canada purchased car into US and wanted to check here how are people filling the CBP form 7501 ?
Seems very confusing to me and was wondering if there is any sample available for Car import to US.
Just take the form with you and do the import when they are not that busy. Just ask the officers, some times they have templates already with them. Important to cross the border when they are not that busy.Digging up a very old post of yours to check if you can provide some feedback on the below -
I am planning to import my Canada purchased car into US and wanted to check here how are people filling the CBP form 7501 ?
Seems very confusing to me and was wondering if there is any sample available for Car import to US.
I moved my car from US to Canada in 2020 and now moving back to US on work visa . I am planning to drive my car to US along with some personal items ( few suitcases etc) and get other items shipped. Has anyone done this? What is the process and will carrying personal belongings in car create an issue? I will be traveling with my entire family.
It's a late reply, but if you are still look for info on this.... you need to just say that you are moving back and items are household/personal items. That's it. I have done this over three trips with my car.I moved my car from US to Canada in 2020 and now moving back to US on work visa . I am planning to drive my car to US along with some personal items ( few suitcases etc) and get other items shipped. Has anyone done this? What is the process and will carrying personal belongings in car create an issue? I will be traveling with my entire family.
As one need to cancel the insurance in Canada, import it, get DL, register the car and get insurance in the US... wondering what is the exact sequence one need to follow... that too if you are still driving back & forth few times during this transition period...
Thank you. I was able to complete the process this weekend at land border and it was hassle free and quick and easy, Thank you.It's a late reply, but if you are still look for info on this.... you need to just say that you are moving back and items are household/personal items. That's it. I have done this over three trips with my car.
HelloThank you. I was able to complete the process this weekend at land border and it was hassle free and quick and easy, Thank you.
Can you please explain what we need to do? I also moved from usa to Canada and bought my car to canada. Now moving back to usa so need to know what steps I need to follow ?
I m also looking into those stepsAs one need to cancel the insurance in Canada, import it, get DL, register the car and get insurance in the US... wondering what is the exact sequence one need to follow... that too if you are still driving back & forth few times during this transition period...