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Question about bringing a car in from Canada:
I figured maybe someone from the PNW or BC might know the answer to this, I'm looking at a ROW mid-'80s 911 in Canada that I would really like to bring into and register in the U.S. It's never been "federalised" for the U.S. but maybe Canada has some of the same requirements(?) I'll admit that I know zero about their laws.
I do know a little about bringing "grey market" ROW cars into the U.S. back in the '80s, I know that they had to be retro-fitted w/ all U.S. equipment and pass some sort of inspection besides having all customs papers in order, etc. I'm kind of hoping that there is an expiration involved when a car reaches a certain age or something, I don't mind paying the duty on it at the border. (Whatever that is). Anyone know? TIA. 
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04-25-2009, 02:22 PM
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I brought an ROW car into BC. There was some paperwork and an inspection involved—but not much else.
Your case is really a US/Cali issue—not a Canadian one.
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04-25-2009, 02:42 PM
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Actually it would be a US/Minnesota issue, I'm looking for info on American requirements these days.
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04-25-2009, 03:15 PM
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Like dottore, I know the process for US > Canada. A quick search brought up this:
http://www.importexporthelp.com/importing-cars.htm Ian
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04-25-2009, 03:25 PM
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Thank you, Ian!
That link, (and the links available from it), really contain all of the resources necessary to answer all questions.
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04-25-2009, 04:23 PM
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Be aware that on the Canadian side, we pay PST (provincial sales tax) on a private sale & PST + GST (goods & services tax) on dealer sales. If the car is shipped these will be exempt (I assume). If you buy & drive, you might have to pay & claim back . . . I don't know.
dottore: What's PST in BC? Ian
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04-25-2009, 04:36 PM
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If the car is over 25 years old, it's easy. If it's under that, it's a pain and probably wouldn't be worth it.
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04-25-2009, 05:58 PM
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1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.2
