Vehicle Importation from the United States

Importing a vehicle into Canada from the United States is not as simple as buying a car, driving to the border and paying some duty. There are a number of steps you must take and questions to be answered.

• Do you know what makes and models of vehicles can be imported into Canada?
• Are any modifications required?
• Is there a recall on that particular vehicle?
• Does your province have requirements that must be met?
• What documentation do you need?
• What duty and taxes must be paid?
• How do you move the vehicle without permanent licence plates?

These and other questions need to be dealt with before you bring the car home. So, before you set out, consult the following two web sites to learn about the steps you must take:

• How to Import a Vehicle into Canada (Registrar of Imported Vehicles – see below for contact information);
• Importing a Vehicle Into Canada (Canada Border Services Agency – see below for contact information).
• Frequently asked questions

List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States

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Contact Information

• Transport Canada
  Vehicle Importation
  Tower "C"
  Place de Ville
  330 Sparks Street
  Ottawa ON K1A 0N5
  Within Canada: 1-800-333-0371
  Outside Canada: (613) 998-8616
  Facsimile: (613) 998-4831
• Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV)
  405 The West Mall, Suite 400
  Toronto ON M9C 5K7
  Within North America: 1-888-848-8240 (English and French)
  Outside North America: 1-416-626-1803
  Internet Address: www.riv.ca
  E-mail Address: info@riv.ca
  Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
  Within Canada: 1-800-461-9999
  Outside Canada: 1-204-983-3500 or 1-506-636-5064
  Internet Address: www.cbsa.gc.ca