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Subject:Re: Anyone imported a vanagon from canada to US?
From:Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Date:Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:00:17 -0400

Chris - This is my understanding of the requirements to import a vehicle
less than 25 years old from Canada:

 - Bill of sale
 - Proof of ownership (previous registration/title)
 - Recall statement
 - Certificate of conformity
 - Receipt from a mechanic documenting correction of any exceptions noted on
the certificate of conformity
 - DOT form HS-7
 - US Customs form 3299
 - EPA form 3520-1 (may be required - not sure)

To register legally in my state, in addition to having the forms listed
above stamped by customs, I would need to get a VIN inspection form
completed by the town clerk or a state trooper. In Maine, vehicles older
than 15 years are not required to be titled and no emissions inspections are
performed, but I would suspect other states might have regulations regarding
these items. Definitely check with your state's motor vehicle department to
determine exactly what they will require.

Visit the following sites for more information:

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/imp-exp2/informal/car.htm
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/

Doug Fitz-Randolph
Freeport, ME
'90 Syncro

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