import cars to canada

Yes. When you cross the border, expect to pay 5% GST, $100 air conditioning excise tax, $206 RIV fee. As of March 19th 2007 you must also pay a high emissions excise tax, which has replaced the overweight vehicle excise tax that previously existed. Here i...

I don’t know. Excuse my frankness, but I’ve never done it and I don’t think I ever will, so I really just dont know. As far as I know it is far more difficult than importing a vehicle into Canada from the USA. The vehicle almost definite...

NOTE: This document is based on Dirk Sieber’s experiences in importing a 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo into the province of BC in Feb/Mar of 1996. I make no guarantees that any or all of these provisions will apply to you, or that the process wi...

I have imported several vehicles into Canada over a number of years, and a common question I have had people ask me is “Why bother importing a vehicle into Canada from the USA”. Of course, I have my own reasons, for me it’s somewhat of a...

This is a Guide written by Rich Sandor, based on his experiences importing a Porsche into Canada in 2006. Please note that laws and requirements may have changed slightly since this time. Always check the RIV website for the latest information on laws and ...