Ahhh, you are correct on this one.  This WAS the way it could be done, but
now you need the letter from the manufacturer or go thru an RI, the rules
have changed a lot in the last few years.  If it worked for you I say you
are very lucky and I want to know the name of the customs officer you
processed your stuff!  :)

David Marshall

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-----Original Message-----
From: NotaJeep@aol.com [mailto:NotaJeep@aol.com]
Sent: February 10, 2001 3:51 AM
To: vanagon@volkswagen.org; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Re: Canadian exportation of Vanagon to the USA

In a message dated 2/9/01 10:08:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes:

<< There are two legal ways:
  >>
OR shop around. Some "Canadian" VW's are already "Federalized". Look in the
door jamb. "This vehicle conforms to all applicable motor vehicle safety
standards..."
That and the proper emmison tag on the licence plate door is (was?) enough.
It's been a few years, but I've been involved with bringing Jetta's and two
"commercial" vanagons (single and crewcab) into the US. Went down the line
opening doors "<click>nope,<slam> <click>nope,<slam> <click> nope,<slam>
Yup!
I'll take this one!

steve

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