Help with importing a rig

No answers at your Canadian Customs Office??
That seems like a better place to go for REAL answers. All you're likely to get here is 300 opinions.

 

Ya, put it that way, I can see what you're saing

 

I'd like to know this answer too. Anybody know what the law is on Tractors? I know the www.riv.ca has answers for regular cars, but nothing for heavy duty vehicles.

Maybe there's no tax or spec changes on them required at all?!

 

Actually, that is the place to go. Although it doesn't specify commercial vehicles, it doesn't exclude them either. All the same information applies. I know because I imported an '03 Freightshaker last fall.

So long as you have all your paperwork straight it's as easy as pie.

The only change my truck required was the addition of a daytime running lights (DRL) module. It didn't cost me anything as I had one laying around, but you can get one at Canadian Tire for about $25. It took me about four hours to install (but I'm pretty anal). That's a lot better than the $400-$500 the local stealer quoted.

As for tax, you will have to pay GST, but if you get yourself an import number from Canada Revenue Agency (for free) then you won't have to pay duty.

The official line at Canada Revenue is that they don't accept credit cards for anything over $500, but this is usually different in practise at the border. YMMV. Also, call the agents at the border crossing you intend to use, they will tell you what you need to know to make it all go smoothly.

Don't forget the U.S. Customs requirement to have the title (copy will suffice) to them AT LEAST 72 hours prior to export.

Oh yeah ... yes, ALL RIV inspections are done at Canadian Tire.

 

Hi here is a number that can and will help you.
604-538-1042

 

I don't really think a customs broker is necessary. The border paperwork is all pretty easy if you read carefully and take your time. I did all my own and it took me a grand total of about 25 minutes to clear the border.