Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
Jun 17th 2003, 12:05 pm
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Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
Hi,
I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
feel free to share your thoughts.
Regards,
apkesh
I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
feel free to share your thoughts.
Regards,
apkesh
Jun 17th 2003, 5:07 pm
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
I am reposting my earlier response to this group regarding the above
subject. Here we go.
Before border crossing:-
1. Obtain Title from your local DMV.
2. Obtain Compliant and Recall letter from your car manufacturer.
3. Send title to US Custom office for clearance approval one week ahead.
4. Make a list of item ( car, personal stuff , etc ) with cost and
description in Canadian dollar for
Canadian Custom.
5. Inform US car insurance company about the move.
After border crossing:-
6. Present the above list to Canadian Custom at the border.
7. Pay GST and Duty at the Canadian Custom and get Form 1 ( if required )
8. Send Form 1 and registration fee to RIV
9. Install Daytime Running Light and other requirement at Canadian Tire
store.
10. Obtain Inspection certificate at Provincial Inspection Center and the
service center will fax the report to
RIV
11. Have Emission Test and Safety Standard Test done in Canadian Tire or
approved car
dealer
12. Obtain your provincial insurance for the car
13. With above documents and Pay PST ( if required ), plate registration fee
to get new provincial license plate at MOT outlet store
14. Advertise your car at www.autotrader.ca ( C$17.35 for two weeks ).
Good luck.
"Apkesh" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
> I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
> While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
> 6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
> any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
> am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
> feel free to share your thoughts.
> Regards,
> apkesh
subject. Here we go.
Before border crossing:-
1. Obtain Title from your local DMV.
2. Obtain Compliant and Recall letter from your car manufacturer.
3. Send title to US Custom office for clearance approval one week ahead.
4. Make a list of item ( car, personal stuff , etc ) with cost and
description in Canadian dollar for
Canadian Custom.
5. Inform US car insurance company about the move.
After border crossing:-
6. Present the above list to Canadian Custom at the border.
7. Pay GST and Duty at the Canadian Custom and get Form 1 ( if required )
8. Send Form 1 and registration fee to RIV
9. Install Daytime Running Light and other requirement at Canadian Tire
store.
10. Obtain Inspection certificate at Provincial Inspection Center and the
service center will fax the report to
RIV
11. Have Emission Test and Safety Standard Test done in Canadian Tire or
approved car
dealer
12. Obtain your provincial insurance for the car
13. With above documents and Pay PST ( if required ), plate registration fee
to get new provincial license plate at MOT outlet store
14. Advertise your car at www.autotrader.ca ( C$17.35 for two weeks ).
Good luck.
"Apkesh" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
> I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
> While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
> 6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
> any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
> am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
> feel free to share your thoughts.
> Regards,
> apkesh
Jun 17th 2003, 5:17 pm
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
observer wrote:
>
> I am reposting my earlier response to this group regarding the above
> subject. Here we go.
>
> Before border crossing:-
>
> 1. Obtain Title from your local DMV.
>
> 2. Obtain Compliant and Recall letter from your car manufacturer.
>
> 3. Send title to US Custom office for clearance approval one week ahead.
>
> 4. Make a list of item ( car, personal stuff , etc ) with cost and
> description in Canadian dollar for
> Canadian Custom.
>
> 5. Inform US car insurance company about the move.
>
> After border crossing:-
>
> 6. Present the above list to Canadian Custom at the border.
>
> 7. Pay GST and Duty at the Canadian Custom and get Form 1 ( if required )
>
> 8. Send Form 1 and registration fee to RIV
>
> 9. Install Daytime Running Light and other requirement at Canadian Tire
> store.
>
> 10. Obtain Inspection certificate at Provincial Inspection Center and the
> service center will fax the report to
> RIV
>
> 11. Have Emission Test and Safety Standard Test done in Canadian Tire or
> approved car
> dealer
>
> 12. Obtain your provincial insurance for the car
>
> 13. With above documents and Pay PST ( if required ), plate registration fee
> to get new provincial license plate at MOT outlet store
>
> 14. Advertise your car at www.autotrader.ca ( C$17.35 for two weeks ).
>
> Good luck.
>
> "Apkesh" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi,
> > I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
> > While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
> > 6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
> > any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
> > am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
> > feel free to share your thoughts.
> >
> > Regards,
> > apkesh
Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay applicable duties and
taxes and not import it as personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on
to the car for 12 months.
From the CCRA web site ...
Retention Period
7. Goods imported under tariff item No. 9805.00.00 or goods which have
benefited from a reduction in their value for duty under section 84 of
the Customs Tariff that are sold or otherwise disposed of in Canada
within twelve months after importation are subject to repayment of the
duties initially exempted on the first $10,000. However, credit will be
accorded for each full month in respect of which the item was retained.
For example, a US-manufactured vehicle valued at $20,000 is imported
from the U.S.A. on January 1, 2001. The first $10,000 is free of any
duty or tax. GST exempted on the first $10,000 = 700. The vehicle is
sold October 1, 2001 (retained for 9 months). Credit for number of
months retained $700 ÷ 12 × 9 = $525. The amount payable at time of sale
= $700 minus $525 = $175.
Note: If the value of the vehicle at time of importation was under
$10,000 and it was therefore exempted from the payment of excise taxes
(e.g., air-condition/excess weight), such excise taxes also become
payable in their entirety if the vehicle is sold or disposed of within
12 months after importation.
>
> I am reposting my earlier response to this group regarding the above
> subject. Here we go.
>
> Before border crossing:-
>
> 1. Obtain Title from your local DMV.
>
> 2. Obtain Compliant and Recall letter from your car manufacturer.
>
> 3. Send title to US Custom office for clearance approval one week ahead.
>
> 4. Make a list of item ( car, personal stuff , etc ) with cost and
> description in Canadian dollar for
> Canadian Custom.
>
> 5. Inform US car insurance company about the move.
>
> After border crossing:-
>
> 6. Present the above list to Canadian Custom at the border.
>
> 7. Pay GST and Duty at the Canadian Custom and get Form 1 ( if required )
>
> 8. Send Form 1 and registration fee to RIV
>
> 9. Install Daytime Running Light and other requirement at Canadian Tire
> store.
>
> 10. Obtain Inspection certificate at Provincial Inspection Center and the
> service center will fax the report to
> RIV
>
> 11. Have Emission Test and Safety Standard Test done in Canadian Tire or
> approved car
> dealer
>
> 12. Obtain your provincial insurance for the car
>
> 13. With above documents and Pay PST ( if required ), plate registration fee
> to get new provincial license plate at MOT outlet store
>
> 14. Advertise your car at www.autotrader.ca ( C$17.35 for two weeks ).
>
> Good luck.
>
> "Apkesh" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi,
> > I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
> > While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
> > 6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
> > any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
> > am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
> > feel free to share your thoughts.
> >
> > Regards,
> > apkesh
Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay applicable duties and
taxes and not import it as personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on
to the car for 12 months.
From the CCRA web site ...
Retention Period
7. Goods imported under tariff item No. 9805.00.00 or goods which have
benefited from a reduction in their value for duty under section 84 of
the Customs Tariff that are sold or otherwise disposed of in Canada
within twelve months after importation are subject to repayment of the
duties initially exempted on the first $10,000. However, credit will be
accorded for each full month in respect of which the item was retained.
For example, a US-manufactured vehicle valued at $20,000 is imported
from the U.S.A. on January 1, 2001. The first $10,000 is free of any
duty or tax. GST exempted on the first $10,000 = 700. The vehicle is
sold October 1, 2001 (retained for 9 months). Credit for number of
months retained $700 ÷ 12 × 9 = $525. The amount payable at time of sale
= $700 minus $525 = $175.
Note: If the value of the vehicle at time of importation was under
$10,000 and it was therefore exempted from the payment of excise taxes
(e.g., air-condition/excess weight), such excise taxes also become
payable in their entirety if the vehicle is sold or disposed of within
12 months after importation.
Jun 17th 2003, 7:22 pm
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
my situation is also almost same like you. i am a permanent resident
of canada and temporarily residing here in usa. i too bought a car
here and planning to drive back to canada soon. i am not sure what
problems may i face while crossing borders. anyone please solve our
problem.......
[email protected] (Apkesh) wrote in message news:...
> Hi,
> I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
> While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
> 6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
> any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
> am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
> feel free to share your thoughts.
>
> Regards,
> apkesh
of canada and temporarily residing here in usa. i too bought a car
here and planning to drive back to canada soon. i am not sure what
problems may i face while crossing borders. anyone please solve our
problem.......
[email protected] (Apkesh) wrote in message news:...
> Hi,
> I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
> While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
> 6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
> any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
> am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
> feel free to share your thoughts.
>
> Regards,
> apkesh
Jun 17th 2003, 8:55 pm
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
Virtual King wrote:
>
> my situation is also almost same like you. i am a permanent resident
> of canada and temporarily residing here in usa. i too bought a car
> here and planning to drive back to canada soon. i am not sure what
> problems may i face while crossing borders. anyone please solve our
> problem.......
>
http://www.riv.ca
>
> my situation is also almost same like you. i am a permanent resident
> of canada and temporarily residing here in usa. i too bought a car
> here and planning to drive back to canada soon. i am not sure what
> problems may i face while crossing borders. anyone please solve our
> problem.......
>
http://www.riv.ca
Jun 17th 2003, 9:45 pm
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
Stuart Brook wrote:
> Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay
> applicable duties and taxes and not import it as
> personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on to
> the car for 12 months.
Stuart, does a 12-month retention requirement apply to items being
imported to Canada by a returning resident? Or does it apply only
to "settlers' effects" being imported by someone moving to Canada
for the first time?
As far as I could tell, Apkesh (the original poster) had previously
lived in Canada and was going back to Canada after a few months in
the States. So clearly he's not going to be claiming anything as
"settlers' effects".
Rich Wales [email protected] http://www.richw.org
*NOTE: I've lived in both Canada and the US and have dual citizenship.
*DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer, professional immigration consultant,
or consular officer. My comments are for discussion purposes only and
are not intended to be relied upon as legal or professional advice.
> Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay
> applicable duties and taxes and not import it as
> personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on to
> the car for 12 months.
Stuart, does a 12-month retention requirement apply to items being
imported to Canada by a returning resident? Or does it apply only
to "settlers' effects" being imported by someone moving to Canada
for the first time?
As far as I could tell, Apkesh (the original poster) had previously
lived in Canada and was going back to Canada after a few months in
the States. So clearly he's not going to be claiming anything as
"settlers' effects".
Rich Wales [email protected] http://www.richw.org
*NOTE: I've lived in both Canada and the US and have dual citizenship.
*DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer, professional immigration consultant,
or consular officer. My comments are for discussion purposes only and
are not intended to be relied upon as legal or professional advice.
Jun 17th 2003, 10:33 pm
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
Rich Wales wrote:
>
> Stuart Brook wrote:
>
> > Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay
> > applicable duties and taxes and not import it as
> > personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on to
> > the car for 12 months.
>
> Stuart, does a 12-month retention requirement apply to items being
> imported to Canada by a returning resident? Or does it apply only
> to "settlers' effects" being imported by someone moving to Canada
> for the first time?
>
> As far as I could tell, Apkesh (the original poster) had previously
> lived in Canada and was going back to Canada after a few months in
> the States. So clearly he's not going to be claiming anything as
> "settlers' effects".
It does apply to returning residents.
That excerpt came from the returning residents CCRA page.
>
> Stuart Brook wrote:
>
> > Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay
> > applicable duties and taxes and not import it as
> > personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on to
> > the car for 12 months.
>
> Stuart, does a 12-month retention requirement apply to items being
> imported to Canada by a returning resident? Or does it apply only
> to "settlers' effects" being imported by someone moving to Canada
> for the first time?
>
> As far as I could tell, Apkesh (the original poster) had previously
> lived in Canada and was going back to Canada after a few months in
> the States. So clearly he's not going to be claiming anything as
> "settlers' effects".
It does apply to returning residents.
That excerpt came from the returning residents CCRA page.
Jun 17th 2003, 10:48 pm
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
when I moved back from the USA I was driving a '91 escort with 300 + KM's on
it.. it was worth about 800 $. They made me pay duty on the car before they
would release it from customs.
Hope that helps..
- Jesse
"Apkesh" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
> I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
> While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
> 6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
> any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
> am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
> feel free to share your thoughts.
> Regards,
> apkesh
it.. it was worth about 800 $. They made me pay duty on the car before they
would release it from customs.
Hope that helps..
- Jesse
"Apkesh" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
> I've been working in the US as a consultant for the past 5 months.
> While in the US, I bought a used Toyotta Corolla (year 2000 for US
> 6K). Pretty soon, I'd be driving back to Canada and was wondering if
> any one has experience in bringing back a car they bought in the US. I
> am also looking into selling the car if I get a good price. Please
> feel free to share your thoughts.
> Regards,
> apkesh
Jun 17th 2003, 11:01 pm
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
"S B" wrote in message
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> Rich Wales wrote:
> >
> > Stuart Brook wrote:
> >
> > > Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay
> > > applicable duties and taxes and not import it as
> > > personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on to
> > > the car for 12 months.
> >
> > Stuart, does a 12-month retention requirement apply to items being
> > imported to Canada by a returning resident? Or does it apply only
> > to "settlers' effects" being imported by someone moving to Canada
> > for the first time?
> >
> > As far as I could tell, Apkesh (the original poster) had previously
> > lived in Canada and was going back to Canada after a few months in
> > the States. So clearly he's not going to be claiming anything as
> > "settlers' effects".
> It does apply to returning residents.
He is not a Returning Resident since he has been away for less than a year.
He can claim $750 CAD duty and tax free (9804.20).
news:[email protected]...
> Rich Wales wrote:
> >
> > Stuart Brook wrote:
> >
> > > Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay
> > > applicable duties and taxes and not import it as
> > > personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on to
> > > the car for 12 months.
> >
> > Stuart, does a 12-month retention requirement apply to items being
> > imported to Canada by a returning resident? Or does it apply only
> > to "settlers' effects" being imported by someone moving to Canada
> > for the first time?
> >
> > As far as I could tell, Apkesh (the original poster) had previously
> > lived in Canada and was going back to Canada after a few months in
> > the States. So clearly he's not going to be claiming anything as
> > "settlers' effects".
> It does apply to returning residents.
He is not a Returning Resident since he has been away for less than a year.
He can claim $750 CAD duty and tax free (9804.20).
Jun 18th 2003, 12:22 am
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
Jesse Stanson wrote:
>
> when I moved back from the USA I was driving a '91 escort with 300 + KM's on
> it.. it was worth about 800 $. They made me pay duty on the car before they
> would release it from customs.
>
> Hope that helps..
>
> - Jesse
>
Pardon? How long had you owned the car? My guess is that it must have
been less than 6 months. You should have not had any duty, because it
would be covered under NAFTA, although you'd have to pay GST,PST.
>
> when I moved back from the USA I was driving a '91 escort with 300 + KM's on
> it.. it was worth about 800 $. They made me pay duty on the car before they
> would release it from customs.
>
> Hope that helps..
>
> - Jesse
>
Pardon? How long had you owned the car? My guess is that it must have
been less than 6 months. You should have not had any duty, because it
would be covered under NAFTA, although you'd have to pay GST,PST.
Jun 18th 2003, 12:24 am
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Re: Importing a US bought Car in to Canada
anrkist wrote:
>
> "S B" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Rich Wales wrote:
> > >
> > > Stuart Brook wrote:
> > >
> > > > Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay
> > > > applicable duties and taxes and not import it as
> > > > personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on to
> > > > the car for 12 months.
> > >
> > > Stuart, does a 12-month retention requirement apply to items being
> > > imported to Canada by a returning resident? Or does it apply only
> > > to "settlers' effects" being imported by someone moving to Canada
> > > for the first time?
> > >
> > > As far as I could tell, Apkesh (the original poster) had previously
> > > lived in Canada and was going back to Canada after a few months in
> > > the States. So clearly he's not going to be claiming anything as
> > > "settlers' effects".
> >
> > It does apply to returning residents.
> >
>
> He is not a Returning Resident since he has been away for less than a year.
> He can claim $750 CAD duty and tax free (9804.20).
Missed that ... you're right ... Time to sell it in the US! The cost to
import it will be ridiculous!
>
> "S B" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Rich Wales wrote:
> > >
> > > Stuart Brook wrote:
> > >
> > > > Note that to be able to sell the car, he MUST pay
> > > > applicable duties and taxes and not import it as
> > > > personal effects, otherwise, he must hang on to
> > > > the car for 12 months.
> > >
> > > Stuart, does a 12-month retention requirement apply to items being
> > > imported to Canada by a returning resident? Or does it apply only
> > > to "settlers' effects" being imported by someone moving to Canada
> > > for the first time?
> > >
> > > As far as I could tell, Apkesh (the original poster) had previously
> > > lived in Canada and was going back to Canada after a few months in
> > > the States. So clearly he's not going to be claiming anything as
> > > "settlers' effects".
> >
> > It does apply to returning residents.
> >
>
> He is not a Returning Resident since he has been away for less than a year.
> He can claim $750 CAD duty and tax free (9804.20).
Missed that ... you're right ... Time to sell it in the US! The cost to
import it will be ridiculous!
