Contact the Brazilian Embassy and ask to speak to whoever deals with
Tariffs and Trade. They should have instructions on how to import a
vehicle. Emphasize that you're talking about an antique vehicle, not
something that may have to comply with current Department of
Transportation (DOT) rules.

Charles "Luke" Lukey

Seattle

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Jason Willenbrock
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 7:49 PM
To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: importing busses

Hey all,

My wife is Brazilian.  That said, her family is still in Brazil.  Her
dad called tonight because he knows my love for vw's.  He found a very
clean, mint condition 1962 1200cc Splitty green on white.  All original
interior and paint.  Grant it, it is a Brazilian VW not a German made.
Anywho, he is going to buy it if I can import.  the offer is $1500 US
dollars or $4500 reais (Brazil Dollar).  well, here is my concern.  Does
anyone know if this can be imported to the US?  If so, will I pay so
much in taxes and fees that it will not be worth it?  I want this bad, I
figure if I get it here I will totally change out most of the Brazilian
parts and switch to german made parts.  Is this a good idea or what?  At
very least, this will be a vehicle for me to drive in Brazil when I go
twice a year (it really sucks driving in brazil!)

Obrigado!

jason

90gl

87 syncro westy project

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