[johnsjmc]

Canada has had something similar for years. We can,t import a vehicle less than 15 years old without it going through the RIV program Riv basically determines what needs to be added or altered to bring the imported vehicle into compliance with Canadian transport laws. typically add daytime running lights and a child seat anchor point .
Some of the big manufacturers are trying to discourage imports BMW tells RIV all the dash instruments need to be changed to metric on a US spec MINI .And Porsche and MB require the alterations and inspections to be done in their dealerships to comply.
If newer than 15 yrs it has to be a model also for sale in Canada. We can,t import a Pontiac GTO but can import the virtually identical Cadillac CTSv.
Older than 15 yrs it becomes much easier,but still required.
I agree with the intention of the laws to keep old unsafe grey market cars out and recognize altered VINs is a crime BUT the SWAT team stuff is crazy.