CAR IMPORT TO CANADA

[tinag]

FOlks

I'm a landed PR of Canada. I live in USA. I'm moving to Canada in end of 2007. I bought a car in USA just now (which is ofcourse not declared in the things to follow when I landed). When I move to Canada with the car, do I have to pay any canadian taxes. I declared 2 cars in the things to follow. Can i sell one of those cars which I delcared in the goods to follow  and can I claim this car as a substitue instead of it? The reason is this is little  bit expensive car and I will be screwed if Canada levys tax again. I paid US taxes

Thanks

[tinag]

 I gave them the VIN numbers during landing for the existing cars. How much are the taxes?

[zuma1971]

Yes, I have the same question as well. I will be moving to Canda hopefully at the end of 2007 from US. Is it better to bring my cars or is better to purchase there? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Noy]

FOlks

I'm a landed PR of Canada. I live in USA. I'm moving to Canada in end of 2007. I bought a car in USA just now (which is ofcourse not declared in the things to follow when I landed). When I move to Canada with the car, do I have to pay any canadian taxes. I declared 2 cars in the things to follow. Can i sell one of those cars which I delcared in the goods to follow  and can I claim this car as a substitue instead of it? The reason is this is little  bit expensive car and I will be screwed if Canada levys tax again. I paid US taxes

Thanks

All things that are listed on your goods to follow lists are tax free if you declare it, when you first land. About selling your other car, im not sure about it BUT i read that it was asked on the questionnaire if what your bringing are for personal use. Im not that clear about it, senior members can help, but what im saying is, it will not be for personal use if you plan to sell it and besides you cannot substitute the other one.

Here's a link for everything else:

http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html

[maplecard]

tinag, zuna1971, noy & all,

congrats! will u b able to use ur US earned credit history/driving record in canada as well?

do u plan to find a job & then move to canada or the other way round?

[zuma1971]

That is a good question maplecard... about the credit history... anyone know the answer? We (my partner and I) are panning on moving to Vancouver as soon as we are processed. We sent in our paperwork at the end of March 07.I work in Miami, FL (US) for the government (I am a US citizen) and she owns a bussiness. We were hoping to open up a bussiness there but we really don't know yet. I have seen postings for my field and plan to apply to jobs as soon as I know more or less when I expect to arrive. My partner is a Peruvian citizen and so we are filing through the Lima office and was told that it would be faster than doing it through me (a US citizen) so we will have to wait and see. I am interested in knowing more about "goods to follow listed are tax free" a statement made by NOY. Does that mean that our cars/furniture and personal items will not be taxed? I would also like to hear from US citizens living in Canada. How has it been for you, the transition? Or any other information that anyone would like to share. Thanks!

[Noy]

tinag, zuna1971, noy & all,

congrats! will u b able to use ur US earned credit history/driving record in canada as well?

do u plan to find a job & then move to canada or the other way round?

You will have to start building up your credit in Canada. Unless you're going to buy a house (CA), the mortgage lenders will access your US credit history since the 3 major bureaus are the same for both country.

Driving record- in our case, we got DMV records and a claim letter from the insurance company so we can get a bargain with the insurance rate.

[Noy]

That is a good question maplecard... about the credit history... anyone know the answer? We (my partner and I) are panning on moving to Vancouver as soon as we are processed. We sent in our paperwork at the end of March 07.I work in Miami, FL (US) for the government (I am a US citizen) and she owns a bussiness. We were hoping to open up a bussiness there but we really don't know yet. I have seen postings for my field and plan to apply to jobs as soon as I know more or less when I expect to arrive. My partner is a Peruvian citizen and so we are filing through the Lima office and was told that it would be faster than doing it through me (a US citizen) so we will have to wait and see. I am interested in knowing more about "goods to follow listed are tax free" a statement made by NOY. Does that mean that our cars/furniture and personal items will not be taxed? I would also like to hear from US citizens living in Canada. How has it been for you, the transition? Or any other information that anyone would like to share. Thanks!

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4151/rc4151-e.html#P273_19032

Noy

[wzad]

The tax you will pay is 6.1% GST plus about a $224 'RIV' fee. If your car is manufactured in North America you are exempt from paying any duties. Keep In mind also that any car with an air conditioner will be subject to a $100 air conditioning excise tax, as well as a $1000-$4000 Tax if the vehicle requires more than 13 Litres per 100Km.

Hope this helps... I have more information as well as detailed tips and tutorials on importing cars into Canada at my website http://www.importcartocanada.info

Adam

[Eduardo Picazo]

The tax you will pay is 6.1% GST plus about a $224 'RIV' fee. If your car is manufactured in North America you are exempt from paying any duties. Keep In mind also that any car with an air conditioner will be subject to a $100 air conditioning excise tax, as well as a $1000-$4000 Tax if the vehicle requires more than 13 Litres per 100Km.

Hope this helps... I have more information as well as detailed tips and tutorials on importing cars into Canada at my website http://www.importcartocanada.info

Adam

I would add that one of the requirements in order for free tax on the car import, is that you must prove that you own the car for more than one year... please double chek the requirements..just in case

regards
Eduardo

[Noy]

The tax you will pay is 6.1% GST plus about a $224 'RIV' fee. If your car is manufactured in North America you are exempt from paying any duties. Keep In mind also that any car with an air conditioner will be subject to a $100 air conditioning excise tax, as well as a $1000-$4000 Tax if the vehicle requires more than 13 Litres per 100Km.

Hope this helps... I have more information as well as detailed tips and tutorials on importing cars into Canada at my website http://www.importcartocanada.info

Adam

I would add that one of the requirements in order for free tax on the car import, is that you must prove that you own the car for more than one year... please double chek the requirements..just in case

regards
Eduardo

What if the car was given to me as a gift a month ago?. Will I pay taxes for the car when we land next month?. Any opinions and websites that I can check?. I plan to import the car using the AA transport. Thanks.

[Noy]

Guys, I thought that we can do the importation of our car BEFORE we land, im definitely wrong! (using AA auto movers). Auto transporter needs to have all the documentation like the customs declaration, B4 and the B4A forms, so we need to land first.

RIV cannot find anything wrong with the length of ownership of the vehicle.  The guy told me, as long as my name is in the title, there will be no problem with the importation.

You can also leave car and booster seats.

[PMM]

Hi

Guys, I thought that we can do the importation of our car BEFORE we land, im definitely wrong! (using AA auto movers). Auto transporter needs to have all the documentation like the customs declaration, B4 and the B4A forms, so we need to land first.

RIV cannot find anything wrong with the length of ownership of the vehicle.  The guy told me, as long as my name is in the title, there will be no problem with the importation.

You can also leave car and booster seats.

Don;t forget that you have to export the car from the US as well, which requires the title to sent to the US border port where the car will be exported.

PMM

[Noy]

Hi

Guys, I thought that we can do the importation of our car BEFORE we land, im definitely wrong! (using AA auto movers). Auto transporter needs to have all the documentation like the customs declaration, B4 and the B4A forms, so we need to land first.

RIV cannot find anything wrong with the length of ownership of the vehicle.  The guy told me, as long as my name is in the title, there will be no problem with the importation.

You can also leave car and booster seats.

Don;t forget that you have to export the car from the US as well, which requires the title to sent to the US border port where the car will be exported.

PMM

Thanks PMM, but I called the auto movers yesterday and asked about the exportation. The agent told me that we do not need to export our car. I made it clear to her about it but she said that as long as I will send them all the documents from our landing and all the papers that they require, there will be no problem. My guess is that, they will just show all the needed papers to US customs then once cleared, import it to the Canadian side. Im not sure about this, any experience from the expert is highly appreciated.

[wzad]

I would add that one of the requirements in order for free tax on the car import, is that you must prove that you own the car for more than one year... please double chek the requirements..just in case

regards
Eduardo

Not sure where you read this, but I have never heard of this requirement before.

[Noy]

I would add that one of the requirements in order for free tax on the car import, is that you must prove that you own the car for more than one year... please double chek the requirements..just in case

regards
Eduardo

Not sure where you read this, but I have never heard of this requirement before.

Can anybody please help? I really need to know about this since we're moving next month. And also, Is there any website that you can refer for this matter?. PMM please help, thanks a lot.

[PMM]

Hi

I would add that one of the requirements in order for free tax on the car import, is that you must prove that you own the car for more than one year... please double chek the requirements..just in case

regards
Eduardo

Not sure where you read this, but I have never heard of this requirement before.

Can anybody please help? I really need to know about this since we're moving next month. And also, Is there any website that you can refer for this matter?. PMM please help, thanks a lot.

There is no 1 year/6 month rule, please read: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d2-2-1/d2-2-1-e.pdf  Section 14, which states:

14. However, in some cases, settlers wish to acquire goods
in other than their homeland (e.g., while they are en route to
Canada), and problems arise at the time of importation
when not all of the ownership, possession, and use
requirements have been met. As vehicles are frequently
involved, the following criteria have been developed to
assist settlers in such cases:
(a) The vehicle must have been owned and possessed
by the settler, in accordance with the conditions
described above, prior to his or her arrival in Canada;
(b) In addition to having owned and taken possession
of the vehicle abroad, the settler must have been legally
entitled to operate it in the free environment abroad
(e.g., have a valid driver's licence) and have actually
driven it on the open roads abroad for some distance,
prior to the date on which the settler arrives in Canada.
(note that a test drive using dealer licence plates or a
drive only on the manufacturer's or dealer's premises
does not qualify);
(c) The vehicle must have been licensed and insured
(temporarily or otherwise), in the name of the settler,
for use in the free environment abroad during the
period it was used;
(d) Documentary evidence is produced at the time of
accounting to substantiate that the above requirements
have been met;
(e) All of the remaining requirements of tariff
item No. 9807.00.00 are complied with; and
(f) The vehicle is eligible for importation into Canada
in accordance with Transport Canada's laws and
requirements.

[Noy]

Very well said, thanks a lot PMM.