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Importing a used truck from Canada.

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Guntoter, Sep 1, 2013.

  1. Sep 1, 2013 #1
    Guntoter

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    Im thinking about buying a used truck from a dealer in Canada. Does anyone have words of advice, I have ZERO knowledge of the process. What taxes, import duties, etc will I be facing when I try to cross the border and register it when I get home?

    Thanks for any info.
     
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  3. Sep 1, 2013 #2
    Cat sdp

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    Everyone around here used to do that.... Not so much anymore . I heard something about having to pay full fet on original selling price of the truck. But I might be wrong......... I would think FLATBED , or the other guys that run a lot of Canadian loads would know.
     
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  4. Sep 1, 2013 #3
    Lucar

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    Have the dealer put it on US ground. You can pick it up on this side of the border.
     
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  5. Sep 1, 2013 #4
    Jumbo

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    Call the dealer in Canada. I am sure they may have done it before and might know what is involved.
     
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  7. Sep 2, 2013 #5
    Guntoter

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    I am going to call them today but I thought they might be a little less than honest if its an expensive and time consuming process. Im going to ask them for a price with the truck sitting on U.S. soil.
     
    Guntoter, Sep 2, 2013
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  8. Sep 2, 2013 #6
    Ridgeline

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    Been there and done that and won't again so after all said and done, this is the best advice -

     
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  9. Sep 2, 2013 #7
    DrBigRig

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