Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements
General importation and certification information:
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Importation and Certification FAQs (May 2005)
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Vehicle Importation Guidelines (Canadian) (June 2010)
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Vehicle Importation Guidelines (Non-Canadian) (PDF format)(January 2010)
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Temporary Vehicle Importation Guidelines (March 2010)
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Temporary Vehicle Importation Guidelines (PDF format)(January 2007)
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Guidance (December 2009)
What vehicles can be imported?
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List of Nonconforming Vehicles Eligible for Importation (September 2011)
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Status of Pending Vehicle Import Eligibility Petitions (December 2010)
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Show or Display. Importing a Vehicle for Show or Display Purposes.
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Copy of Federal Register Notice (PDF format)
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How to Import a Motor Vehicle for Show or Display (March 2010)
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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)
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Approved/Disapproved Vehicle List (March 2011)
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Information for Racing
- Importing a Vehicle for Racing Purposes.
Who can help with importing?
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List Of Registered Importers (PDF format)(December 2011)
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List of Importers Whose Registrations have been Suspended or Revoked (PDF format)(May 2011)
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How To Become A Registered Importer (PDF format)(January 2009)
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Registered Importer NewsLetters
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Payment Of Registered Importer Fees
Forms and special instructions:
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HS-7 Declaration Form (PDF format)(May 2006)
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HS-7 Privacy Act (PDF format)(May 2006)
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HS-474 Bond To Ensure Conformance With Motor Vehicle Safety And Bumper Standards (PDF format)(September 2009)
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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.