Generally, cars considered classic or antique are exempt from emissions and safety standards required on newer vehicles. This means that if you find a great classic car while you’re visiting friends in Canada or Europe, two of the biggest countries for Americans to find classics, and you want...
(Imported From Canada) All passenger cars less than 25 years old imported for personal use (not resale) into the U.S. on a permanent basis from Canada should follow this procedure. This process may also be followed if a vehicle was originally imported from Canada on a temporary basis or i...
Livingston has been the leader in transporting vehicles for Canadians since 1982. From cross-Canada moves to short-haul moves, we’ve helped thousands of Canadians get their cars from point A to B safely and cost-effectively. Connected:CN Rail Partnership ...
MacDonald has been importing luxury cars from the U.S. to resell in Canada for four years. The Victoria car dealer sells up to 50 cars a month through his company. However, new policies by car manufacturers threw a wrench in his operation by adding new fees and delays into the importing...
Types of products that are prohibited from being brought into the country include, but are not limited to: Dangerous toys Illegal substances, such as Rohypnol and absinthe Bush meat Cars that do not provide occupants with ample protection Dog or cat fur Products that may be permitted to be ...
Roll on/roll-off. This is where cars are simply driven into a ship’s cargo area, along with other vehicles. It’s one of the cheapest options, but only suitable for working/driveable vehicles. Shared container service. This is where your car is shipped with other vehicles inside a shippi...
MacDonald has been importing luxury cars from the U.S. to resell in Canada for four years. The Victoria car dealer sells up to 50 cars a month through his company. However, new policies by car manufacturers threw a wrench in his operation by adding new fees and delays into the importing...
Second, the local partner may gain the know-how to produce its own competitive product or service to rival the multinational firm. This is what’s currently happening in China. To manufacture cars in China, non-Chinese companies must set up joint ventures with Chinese automakers and share techn...
Heck, once you get this going, you could later invest time and energy into properly importing the cars to China. Distribution and marketing is the key for any business, so focus on that first, good luck! Also – check our full post onHow to import a car into Hong Kong, and give us...
Canada, like most other countries, set lower duty rates for less developed nations. Customs Value The customs value in Canada is based on the FOB price. As such, shipping costs are not included in the customs value, resulting in lower import duty. That said, Canadian importers must still in...