importing Type-R from Canada to the States.
10-02-2007, 04:22 PM
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importing Type-R from Canada to the States.
Im not so familiar with American sites,
is there an official site maybe related to DMV or somethin
that has the requirements to import a Canadian car to the U.S.?
It would be helpful to me and my ITR client
thanks.
some itr pix
is there an official site maybe related to DMV or somethin
that has the requirements to import a Canadian car to the U.S.?
It would be helpful to me and my ITR client
thanks.
some itr pix
10-02-2007, 05:14 PM
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yeah im pretty sure there the exact same car as the us spec itr, so there shouldnt be any problems, the reason its hard to register jdm cars, is they are much different then us cars, much different crash safety requirments, and smog regulations
10-02-2007, 05:38 PM
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you'll need to get documentation from acura in the US saying that the car is the same spec except for the gauge cluster
the buyer will need to take it to customs to get the car inspected and have the paperwork processed
not sure if there is more, i owned my car for >2 yrs when i imported it, but the buyer will need to pay tax on it as well
then you take all that paperwork to the dmv to get it registered
....if memory serves
it's been a few years since i brought her over. if you're still having trouble lmk, i had a list of all the required documents kicking around somewhere. if it doesn't work out for them they can just buy mine
the buyer will need to take it to customs to get the car inspected and have the paperwork processed
not sure if there is more, i owned my car for >2 yrs when i imported it, but the buyer will need to pay tax on it as well
then you take all that paperwork to the dmv to get it registered
....if memory serves
it's been a few years since i brought her over. if you're still having trouble lmk, i had a list of all the required documents kicking around somewhere. if it doesn't work out for them they can just buy mine
10-02-2007, 05:52 PM
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PENPEN has it pretty correct. Call the closest US Customs & Border Protection Port Of Entry. Ask for the Commercial Operations Division or a Supervisory Import Specialist. Ask them to transfer you to the Senior Import Specialist on the team that handles importations of vehicles. That person will give you the current import requirements and the current duty rate. They should happily explain, it is their job. If not go back to the Supervisor<LOL>
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Re: (94rs-turbo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94rs-turbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone know why its easier to get a jdm car registered in canada?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Figures... and they have free healthcare, plus prescrition rx are way cheaper
Figures... and they have free healthcare, plus prescrition rx are way cheaper
10-03-2007, 12:43 AM
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Re: (94rs-turbo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94rs-turbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone know why its easier to get a jdm car registered in canada?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Taking a wild guess but i think emissions may have something to do with it.
Taking a wild guess but i think emissions may have something to do with it.
10-03-2007, 10:38 AM
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Re: (94rs-turbo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94rs-turbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone know why its easier to get a jdm car registered in canada?</TD></TR></TABLE>
In Canada, all cars from foreign countries are eligible for import as soon as they are 15 years or older, which means that if a car rolled off the production line 15 years ago today it would be eligible for import as of today. There are importers across the country who make this a business, there are likely 200-300 cars coming into the country from Japan every month. Everything is legal and legit, importers take care of registering them and then they are for sale to whomever wants them. As far as cars 15 years and older we are lucky, but there are no cars newer than 15 years, in the US there are ways to register them, unfortunately here we don't, and pretty soon we might be fucked anyway
. Due to the massive influx of RHD cars, insurance companies are trying to get the law changed to 25 years. They are trying to convince the government with crybaby tactics and phony statistics that these RHD cars are killing their profits, we have set up organisations to fight them, setup legal funds to cover the expenses that might might be needed to hire representatives and researchers. Anyway I need to get ready for work, might comment again on this later if anybody needs to know more.
In Canada, all cars from foreign countries are eligible for import as soon as they are 15 years or older, which means that if a car rolled off the production line 15 years ago today it would be eligible for import as of today. There are importers across the country who make this a business, there are likely 200-300 cars coming into the country from Japan every month. Everything is legal and legit, importers take care of registering them and then they are for sale to whomever wants them. As far as cars 15 years and older we are lucky, but there are no cars newer than 15 years, in the US there are ways to register them, unfortunately here we don't, and pretty soon we might be fucked anyway
. Due to the massive influx of RHD cars, insurance companies are trying to get the law changed to 25 years. They are trying to convince the government with crybaby tactics and phony statistics that these RHD cars are killing their profits, we have set up organisations to fight them, setup legal funds to cover the expenses that might might be needed to hire representatives and researchers. Anyway I need to get ready for work, might comment again on this later if anybody needs to know more.
10-03-2007, 07:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blue k7 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wheres your red seats man? red itr seat=sick</TD></TR></TABLE>
The OP owns a 00 ITR. The red seats came in the 01 model.
The OP owns a 00 ITR. The red seats came in the 01 model.
10-03-2007, 08:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by J_Marc »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
In Canada, all cars from foreign countries are eligible for import as soon as they are 15 years or older, which means that if a car rolled off the production line 15 years ago today it would be eligible for import as of today. There are importers across the country who make this a business, there are likely 200-300 cars coming into the country from Japan every month. Everything is legal and legit, importers take care of registering them and then they are for sale to whomever wants them. As far as cars 15 years and older we are lucky, but there are no cars newer than 15 years, in the US there are ways to register them, unfortunately here we don't, and pretty soon we might be fucked anyway . Due to the massive influx of RHD cars, insurance companies are trying to get the law changed to 25 years. They are trying to convince the government with crybaby tactics and phony statistics that these RHD cars are killing their profits, we have set up organisations to fight them, setup legal funds to cover the expenses that might might be needed to hire representatives and researchers. Anyway I need to get ready for work, might comment again on this later if anybody needs to know more.</TD></TR></TABLE>
This is correct but there are ways of bringing in JDM cars newer then 15 yrs old. For instance, a track only car. I for one will be pleased to see the 15 yr rule go to up to 25 but I shall save that argument for a different time so as to not go off topic.
In Canada, all cars from foreign countries are eligible for import as soon as they are 15 years or older, which means that if a car rolled off the production line 15 years ago today it would be eligible for import as of today. There are importers across the country who make this a business, there are likely 200-300 cars coming into the country from Japan every month. Everything is legal and legit, importers take care of registering them and then they are for sale to whomever wants them. As far as cars 15 years and older we are lucky, but there are no cars newer than 15 years, in the US there are ways to register them, unfortunately here we don't, and pretty soon we might be fucked anyway
. Due to the massive influx of RHD cars, insurance companies are trying to get the law changed to 25 years. They are trying to convince the government with crybaby tactics and phony statistics that these RHD cars are killing their profits, we have set up organisations to fight them, setup legal funds to cover the expenses that might might be needed to hire representatives and researchers. Anyway I need to get ready for work, might comment again on this later if anybody needs to know more.</TD></TR></TABLE>This is correct but there are ways of bringing in JDM cars newer then 15 yrs old. For instance, a track only car. I for one will be pleased to see the 15 yr rule go to up to 25 but I shall save that argument for a different time so as to not go off topic.
10-04-2007, 03:41 PM
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Re: (Cdn01ITR)
yeah. so other than importin JDMs
anyone else have more info on how to from Canada to the U.S?
and is there anything that the seller's gotta do from Canada?
thanks
anyone else have more info on how to from Canada to the U.S?
and is there anything that the seller's gotta do from Canada?
thanks
10-05-2007, 06:12 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by racin jasin R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">$1=$1 why not just buy in the us??</TD></TR></TABLE>
remember honda-tech is not only for the Americans
10-05-2007, 06:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ednyboo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
remember honda-tech is not only for the Americans </TD></TR></TABLE>
blasphemy!
remember honda-tech is not only for the Americans
</TD></TR></TABLE>blasphemy!
10-06-2007, 04:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ednyboo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
remember honda-tech is not only for the Americans </TD></TR></TABLE>
what I was saying is are u.s.a $ is = to canadas $,so it would be cheaper to buy in the u.s.a
remember honda-tech is not only for the Americans
</TD></TR></TABLE>what I was saying is are u.s.a $ is = to canadas $,so it would be cheaper to buy in the u.s.a
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