Vehicle Importation Regulations

General importation instructions:

Importation and Certification FAQ's (May 2005)

Vehicle Importation Guidelines (Canadian) (January 2007)

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

Temporary Vehicle Importation Guidelines (October 2002)

Temporary Vehicle Importation Guidelines (PDF format)(January 2007)

What vehicles can be imported:

List of Nonconforming Vehicles Eligible for Importation (May 2009)

Status of Pending Vehicle Import Eligibility Petitions (May 2009)

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 (April 2009)

Applications

  Application for permission to import a specific motor vehicle for show or display (PDF format)(July 2003)

   Application for determination that a motor vehicle is eligible for show or display (PDF format)(July 2003)

Approved/Disapproved Vehicle List" (April 2009)

Information for Racing

Importing a Vehicle for Racing Purposes.

Who can help with importing:

List Of Registered Importers (PDF format)(June 2009)

How To Become A Registered Importer (PDF format)(January 2009)

Registered Importer NewsLetters

Payment Of Registered Importer Fees

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.