Importing my car - I WANT TO SCREAM

[Shauna 0]

Question that is kind of along the same lines as what you guys are talking about. I have inherited my mom's '68 MG Midget which is still in my dad's name. Although we are not planning on moving it with me yet, we are eventually planning on bringing it home to the US.....does anyone know how it works for antiques?

Best idea is to google a users group for that car. They often have car specific info on the sites. Or contact a local car collectors group - bet they have the know how.

My brother just informed me if I was taking my car to race, I could import it temporarily. Paint a number on the side, he says.

[thermophile 0]

resurrecting an old thread. I immigrated to Canada last year and imported my Accord. Now my career is forcing us to move back to the states-I'm on the path to get the husband into the country, but what about my US then Canadian car? Is it still a dual citizen? I'm going to leave Alberta plates on it as long as I'm technically if not physically living in Canada, so I've got 6-8 months to deal with the car.

[iceyspots 0]

I'm sorry

[SENKA 0]

resurrecting an old thread. I immigrated to Canada last year and imported my Accord. Now my career is forcing us to move back to the states-I'm on the path to get the husband into the country, but what about my US then Canadian car? Is it still a dual citizen? I'm going to leave Alberta plates on it as long as I'm technically if not physically living in Canada, so I've got 6-8 months to deal with the car.

I was told that I have to register car within 20 days of arriving to California, so I have an appointment on Wednesday to register it and will have to remove my Alberta plates. I guess it depends on the State. Also, I was so shocked when I was told at the border that I have to pay import fees over $500 just because my Mazda was manufactured in Japan. They said that this rule applies to all cars not made in North America. I would recommend that you check the rules on the State you are in.

[thermophile 0]

I'm still officially a resident of Alberta, primary domicile etc. Also I'm back and forth alot and Canadian citizens and PRs are not allowed to drive non-Canadian plated cars in Canada. Fortunatly for me there is no reciprical US law. I don't know how that changes once you get a GC.

Actually, I found my Wyoming title the other day. What kind of can o worms would I be opening if I just registered my car with that title?

[billsgirl 0]

i am in canada...have a 84 camaro..my fiance lives in vermont...he was afraid of the same thing...so he called the border and what they told him was ..since this is a k1 visa...there is an import exemption...its a 1 time deal...for any car to be able to come throu the border...just have the usa citizen call the closest border and talk with them...explaining the ki visa was filed and you want to know about your car. they will explain to you..i think the car has to be at least 1 yr old. hope this helps...and all the best to the both of you.