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Before you importBefore you import a vehicle from the United States, you should understand each step of the importing process, including: Vehicle admissibilityDetermine if the vehicle you would like to purchase can be imported into Canada. Vehicle branding historyA brand is a record of a prior accident serious enough to result in an insurance write-off (salvage) or even non-repairable status. A brand remains part of the vehicle’s permanent history and may affect the ability to license the vehicle in Canada. The Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) makes U.S. brands available to Canadian provinces and territories. You are strongly advised to verify the vehicle’s branding history through available commercial VIN search engines before you purchase any vehicle in the U.S. or attempt to import it into Canada. Modification and inspection requirementsSome vehicles may require modifications in order to comply with Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Determine what modifications your vehicle may require before you import it. Recall clearanceRecall clearance is a requirement for all vehicles being imported into Canada. Find out what documentation is required and how to obtain the recall clearance letter for your vehicle. RIV exemptionsFind out about specific exemption criteria and if they apply to your vehicle. Cost considerationsDetermine any possible duties, provincial and federal sales taxes, trip permits, temporary insurance and provincial licensing requirements before you import your vehicle. Importer ChecklistUse the Importer Checklist tool to build and print a checklist for reference throughout the importing process. Download a printable RIV brochure in Adobe PDF format.* |
At the borderFind out more about requirements and reporting to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) by visiting: U.S. Customs entry requirements
CBSA entry requirements
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After vehicle entryOnce the vehicle has entered Canada, it is the importer’s responsibility to have required modifications, if any, completed and the vehicle inspected at an authorized Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) inspection centre. You must meet the following conditions:
RIV will then issue an RIV inspection form which identifies modification and inspection requirements specific to your vehicle. The vehicle must pass the RIV inspection process before being licensed through a provincial/territorial licensing jurisdiction. For more information: Vehicle modifications
RIV inspection
Provincial licensing
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