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You will need a registered importer. I imported my Tristar from Germany in 2006 through Barry Taylor Enterprises in Richmond CA. The seller in Germany took care of shipping from Germany, and Barry Taylor took care of everything once it got to California. The seller was a used car dealer specializing in exporting Tristars all over the world.

It went smoothly, but took 9 months. It took a few months just for the EPA to let it leave the dock in Port Hueneme. I had to get the speedo and headlights changed, and get it smogged, which you won't have to do.

You could call Peter at Van Cafe in Santa Cruz and ask him about registered importers. He may have a cheaper and better recommendation than Barry Taylor.
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