Vehicle Importation Regulations

General importation instructions:

Importation and Certification FAQ’s (May 2005)

Vehicle Importation Guidelines (Canadian) (January 2007)

Vehicle Importation Guidelines (Non-Canadian) (December 2008)

Temporary Vehicle Importation Guidelines (October 2002)

Temporary Vehicle Importation Guidelines (January 2007)

What vehicles can be imported:

List of Nonconforming Vehicles Eligible for Importation (May 2008)

Status of Pending Vehicle Import Eligibility Petitions (December 2008)

Show or Display. Importing a Vehicle for Show or Display Purposes.

Copy of Federal Register Notice (PDF format)

How to Import a Motor Vehicle for Show or Display (July 2003)

Applications

  Application for permission to import a specific motor vehicle for show or display - 7/2003

   Application for determination that a motor vehicle is eligible for show or display - 7/2003

Approved/Disapproved Vehicle List (July 2007)

Information for Racing

Importing a Vehicle for Racing Purposes.

Who can help with importing:

List Of Registered Importers (December 2008)

How To Become A Registered Importer (PDF - Nov 2000)

This is a 71 Kb Adobe Acrobat file.

Registered Importer NewsLetters

Forms and special instructions:

HS-7 Declaration Form (PDF format) (May 2006)

HS-7 Privacy Act (PDF format) (May 2006)

HS-474 Bond To Ensure Conformance With Motor Vehicle Safety And Bumper Standards (PDF format) (January 1, 1990)

FMVSS Booklet (March 1999)

This booklet lists the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect as of December 1998, and provides a brief description of each safety standard. It also provides a brief description of other Federal consumer information regulations and requirements.