Here is the list:

http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2006/September/Day-26/i8260.htm

I do not see the Hiace listed.   Therefore I would assume that no Registered
Importer has been paid big bucks to go through the additional hassle to
prove this vehicle worthy of NHTSA guidelines.

I believe that once the NHTSA has seen one proven, it gets added to this
list.

My 2 cents,

Kim

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Grebneff" <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 1:11 AM
Subject: Importing used cars to US... help? (NVC)

On a Toyota diesel forum I'm a member of, someone in the US wants to
bring in a Toyota Hiace van. He doesn't know what to do. I suggested
bringing in a LHD van from South America, where they are sold
(possibly also M�xico). I mentioned that people are bringing VW T3s
in from Europe, though I couldn't remember any details.

Another member answered:

"Still have to go through a Registered Importer, that is if there is
a successful petition for the Hiace, LHD notwithstanding.  VW will
issue a "letter of compliance", unlike Toyota.  www.iltis.ca
(http://www.iltis.ca) brings in TDI Iltis in from Belgium..."

Can anyone shed any light?