I don't know the details, but cars older than 25 years can be imported
into the US fairly easily.  I think the headlights and brake lights must
meet US spec, but even that isn't always enforced.

Bill

> 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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