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)
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Temporary Vehicle Importation Guidelines (PDF format)(January 2007)
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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 (April 2009)
Applications
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Application for permission to import a
specific motor vehicle for show or display (PDF format)(July 2003)
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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)(December 2008)
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How To Become A Registered Importer (PDF format)(January 2009)
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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.