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Originally Posted by blucille
I purchased a car from canada. I was lucky that the previous owner had offered to drive it down to me in NJ, I did my inspection, bought the car and bought him a ticket on a flight home.
He and I went to the vehicle import office in Newark (this was 20 years ago), signed some paperwork prior to his flight, and I paid the duty there. To register the car, I then paid the normal NJ sales tax and registration fee. I vaguely recall the duty being <$1000.
It was easy. Good luck and congrats on your new purchase.
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Much appreciated! What a great seller you had! I love the stories how people acquire their vintage cars. I spoke to an attorney earlier tonight and apparently I would not be on the hook for GST if I am an American citizen planning on registering the car in the US. But I am hiring a broker through TFX to be sure we make it through customs legally!