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How to import a car from the usa to canada legally with no duty or fees.

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I am buying a 2009 Lincoln Navigator and I need to know the cheapest way to bring it across the border into canada without losing all my savings in duties and fees.

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"Buying a 2009 lincoln navigator and bringing it into canada is actually quite..."

Buying a 2009 Lincoln Navigator and bringing it into Canada is actually quite easy to do, as long as you follow a few steps. First, make sure the vehicle is listed as "admissible" on the Registrar of Imported Vehicles list. Next, you have to do a title history search using its VIN number (e.g. Carfax, Carproof) to make sure it hasn`t been classified as an accident salvage car or been an insurance write-off. Also, if there was a recall on your truck for that specific year, you will need to get a recall clearance letter before you actually show up at the border. Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle directly to get this document. As for fees, you will have to pay RIV $195.00 GST if you`re going through a most Canadian border crossings. The exception is Quebec, which will also charge you QST on top. With regard to duty, it is a good thing that you are considering a Lincoln, because it is a car that was manufactured in North America and so is exempt from duty! However, you cannot avoid paying a mandatory air conditioner excise tax of $100 plus a "green levy" on your SUV since it is classified as fuel inefficient. Expect to pay $1000 (most common) to $4000 depending on its fuel consumption. And finally, you are going to have to pay a 5% GST tax on the grand total of the purchase price (converted to CDN funds), the AC tax and the Green levy.

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Where is the best and cheapest place to buy a good used car in america? I know about autotrader, but is there a smaller auto broker that has cheap prices and has lots of experience with car shipping and exporting.

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"That is 15 years or older and import that into canada..."

even if it`s duty-free, there are still a bunch of fees you`ll have to pay. the best way to save money is to buy a car that is 15 years or older and import that into canada , because there are no restrictions on older vehicles

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"Make sure you call your auto insurance company before you pick up your..."

Make sure you call your auto insurance company before you pick up your car and drive it over the border. If you were to get in an accident over there without car insurance you`d be in serious trouble.

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"I brought across a ford explorer and ended up paying about..."

I brought across a Ford Explorer and ended up paying about $2000 in all which wasn`t too bad but I have heard there are ways to reduce the costs even further. I am still ahead of the game since I got the vehicle about $5000 under market value. :)

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"Just bring your car to any canadian tire store within 45 days of..."

Also, once you`ve crossed the border, you`ll still need to get the vehicle inspected for final federal clearance. Take note that some modifications may be necessary for your vehicle to pass inspection (bumpers, running lights, etc). Just bring your car to any Canadian Tire store within 45 days of crossing the border, and they will tell you what you need and stamp the forms you must submit to the RIV. For more info, go to riv.ca.

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"You can always hire a car broker to do this for you..."

If the process seems daunting, you can always hire a car broker to do this for you. They will take car of the paperwork, compliance, transport, everything!

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"Careful when buying over in the states and bring it over to canada..."

Careful when buying over in the states and bring it over to Canada, your auto insurance policy may not cover you on the drive back home. Find out if you have international travel insurance first. If your exporting or importing, look into overseas vehicle insurance for expatriates.

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"Check out the riv site for more information about importing a car into canada..."

Check out the RIV site for more information about importing a car into Canada. They give you the step by step. Whatever you do, don`t buy a car or truck that was manufactured in a country outside North America. For example, I`ve got a friend who wanted to buy a 2006 Range Rover from the states, but because that truck is made in England, the duties are high. I think it`s about 7% on top.

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"Importing a car from the usa is..."

Importing a car from the USA is easier if you get a auto customs broker to do it for you. he will even take care of the transportation and paperwork. But if you want to do it yourself, it is easy to do. Just remember you`ll have to buy the car outright, you can`t finance it with a US lender. They won`t give loans to Canadians because they have no recourse if you go into default.

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"Many days (check your policy for out-of-province insurance terms..."

Remember, because the laws in Canada and the United States are different, if you are going to import a car into a country other than one where you are residing, you are going to have to update your insurance policy and get a new one in the country you`re living in. A canadian insurance policy will not protect you in the United States after so many days (check your policy for out-of-province insurance terms ). And an American policy will only cover you in Canada for a limited period of time as well. If you are moving to the other country, you will have to cancel your old auto insurance policy and get a new one.

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Q. Do you have to pay duty on range rovers you bring into canada?

"You have to pay some serious import duty on range rovers coming into canada..."

Yes, you have to pay some serious import duty on Range Rovers coming into Canada. That is because these trucks are built in England and not in North America. Duty exempt cars and truck must have been manufactured in The Americas: Canada, USA, and Mexico.

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Q. What is the duty for bringing a land rover into canada?

"Bringing a land rover into canada is..."

Bringing a Land Rover into Canada is actually quite expensive because Land Rovers are built in the UK and therefore are not a part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) exemption on duty. This mean you will have to pay a duty of like 10% on top of your purchase price and in addition to your excise tax. It is much more expensive than important a domestic car.

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"Also don`t forget to get a recall clearance letter..."

Check to make sure you know the vehicle`s emission status. Canada has higher emission standards than the US states, except for California. Also don`t forget to get a recall clearance letter. If your car fails the federal inspection, you still have 45 days from the date of import to get it fixed up to par.

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"I imported a 2008 cadillac escalade into canada and had no problems..."

I imported a 2008 Cadillac Escalade into Canada and had no problems. I ran the carfax and got a recall letter, then just paid the gas tax and the registration fee and was good to go. No duty paid and very little in fees. Considering that canadian money and american money is at par right now, It`s a great time to buy a car in the states.

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"So the savings that come with importing a vehicle rather than buying one..."

Canadian and US dollar is at par right now (March 2010) so it is a perfect time to buy a car over in the states and import back into canada. Cars are cheaper over there to begin with, so the savings that come with importing a vehicle rather than buying one here are tremendous. The only thing you should about financing though, is that you will have to buy the car outright if you buy in the USA. Because an american company cannot finance your purchase or give you credit or a lease.

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