[TR] TR in Canada

[Dave Murphy]

Andy,
I've actually imported 3 cars from Canada - TR6, an older Olds Convertible and a Jeep. 
 
What I did is I went down during midday Monday to Friday to talk to US Customs. The guys who know the laws (and loopholes) have seniority and at least one is working main shift during weekdays. A lot of the guys at the border don't know the rules or the proper paperwork and even if you learn all the right steps from the net, these guys can cause problems if you involve them.
 
I went down to US Customs  a couple of times and talked to different folks, explaining what I wanted to do before I did it. I eventually received the correct paperwork and wrote down what I needed to do. When I heard what I wanted to hear from one of the folks - and he was the one who was probably the most knowledgeable, a straight shooter and therefore most helpful, I asked him his name and work schedule. Then I asked if he'd mind if I brought the car I was importing through and got him to handle the process. He said he would be delighted. 
 
So when I came across with the vehicle, I asked for my friendly customs agent(s) by name and the process went quickly and smoothly. I did not try to cheat.  I recall the fees change with the age of the car, and I don't think I had to pay anything. I think if the car is less than 25 years old (-no longer the case with the TR6, but it was only 15 years old at the time), it will need to meet FMVSS and EPA. Older cars are I think exempt from one or both.  When you register the car at Secretary of State, take in the bill of sale and import paperwork. You will have to pay 6% sales tax on the purchase price at SoS. 
 
Anyway, go talk to the guys at the bridge and one of them will tell you all the rules and procedures. 
 
-Dave Murphy
July '76 TR6
Dearborn MI
 
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> List:  I am thinking about buying a car out of Canada.  What do I or the
> seller need to do to make sure the route through customs is straightforward?
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