hi everyone. I need some help. My fiance will be crossing the border once we get our visa and he wil be crossing with his truck which he just paid off so we would not have problems at the border. Now our question is what will he need at the border so that once he is in the states he can register and insure his truck? It is already insured in canada now and it is worth 11,000. Also, wil he have to pay a duty tax when he crosses it at the border? Please provide us any help you can. His interview is the 15th of Dec and he will be crossing soon after...Thanks for your help.......

smallcan999

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import...anada07032.html
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/

One has to ensure its emissions are satisfactory, cal the maker of your truck and get them to fax or mail it to you. Some charge a fee, some do not. Seems Ford does, I know Nissan does not.

If ur vehicle was made in N. America, no tax, if outside, then yoy will. others that have actually drove across wil pip up. I was planning on bringing my Nissan, but ended up selling it. Cheers

flames, his is a Dodge so I hope that means no tax......how long does it take to get the emissions from the manufacturer? And thanks for your response. This is def helpful....

Nissan faxed it to me within minutes. I belive there is a # on on eof those links to contact Dodge and they can tell you what the options are, they might even be able to email it. I believe when u cal lyou will need your VIN # Which can be found on ur vehicles insurance papers, registration papers, or a few places on the vehicle. cheers

Hi smallcan,

I'm actually doing the same thing next week, except I'm only driving it to Seattle to ship it off to Hawaii. My car is a GM and my letter cost around $70, but it was a speedy process. You will also need an EPA form and DOT form (HS-7 i think). Plus when you get to the border I think there is another form to fill out but apparently it is quick and they will have those available to you. Good luck.

Hi, where do we get the forms we need? So the letter was from the manufacturer and it stated that it passes the emissions test? So you are moving to Hawaii? that's great! Thanks for the help and have a safe trip....

smallcan

flames, when my fiance crosses with his truck does he stop at the canadian border or the US border to fill out the form?

Thanks,

smallcan999

You stop at the US border. They have the forms there. Just make sure you have the compliance letter from the manufacturer. After you get the compliance letter make sure that they didnt put the wrong VIN number down or something. The real fun comes at the DMV when you go to get plates. They take you Canadian registration away and give you a US one.

Like Cmartin stated, all to do with the yanks!!

THANKS SO MUCH GUYS....I AM SURE I WILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS..

SMALLCAN999