Importing a Hyundai Elantra from Canada to U.S.(split)

[jessmcad 17]

Hi everyone,

I am planning to import my car at the land border in a few months as I make my move. I have a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. I own the car and have paid it off. I have not done anything yet in terms of the paperwork, etc. and feel extremely overwhelmed. Can anyone please help me find an easy to understand and clear list of things that need to get done to import my vehicle?

Thank you!

[Ontarkie 14,216]

~~Post split off an old thread as most members from that thread have not active for some time. Hopefully more active members with more recent experience will come along.~~

[Boiler 45,445]

Seems it was imported into the US so you just need to change it to US specs and the Dealers will know what to do.

[mam521 2,057]

If you search the forum, it's been discussed many times.  

 

For Federal Import, you will need:

1. A compliance letter from the vehicle manufacturer stating the vehicle meets DOT regulations.  

NOTE: this is typically where people have issues because TPMS is required for the vehicle to meet DOT regulations and it would seem that CBP are starting to crack down on aftermarket installs because they don't actually meet DOT regulation.

2. Bill of Sale 

3. Clear title (basically, your pink card with no other leinholders)

4. The HS-7 form and EPA forms. 

 

Once you get to the border, you may have to pay federal taxes.  From there, you need to check what you will need to do in your state to get registration and insurance for the vehicle.  You may have to pay state tax, too.  

 

The thread about the TPMS has some information but as you read towards the end, you'll see it'####### and miss if you don't have TPMS.  

 

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car