CAN WE BRING TRUCK INTO CANADA TOMORROW AFTER VISA IS ISSUED?

[dlmt]

Can we drive my husband's truck into Canada tomorrow as part of his "personal belongings" or "goods" as they call it. It is a US truck with US plates? Thanks.

 

[jmni1]

You will need to export the vehicle 1st from the U.S. Normally they want 72hrs notice for exports. Send and e-mail to BuffaloVINNYOFFICE@dhs.gov with the VIN# Make model and year of car.
Then you will get a e-mail back with the confirmation of reciept. You MUST bring this e-mail with you when you export. Only bridge you export from near buffalo is the queenston lewiston bridge in Niagra Falls. The export office is open 8-4pm m-friday only. The office is located in a building near the customs inforcement office on the U.S. side of the bridge. Once the car is exported continue to the Canadian side and inform them that you want to land as a PR and Import your car. There is no fee for taxes on your car due to the 1 time free import of all of your goods after gettign PR. You will have to go online and pay the RIV fee that is about $220, include your e-mail address with the payment and they will e-mail you with form 2 that you will need to bring to do the federal inspection (normally done at canadian tire, but check RIV site to make sure). The process is simple jsut make sure you have a clean title that proves you own the vehicle. for more info go to riv.ca

 

[jmni1]

This is what the response e-mail confirmation looks like from Buffalo Vinny office

To Whom It May Concern:



This e-mail response serves as your confirmation that CBP has received your vehicle export information. You may export the vehicle 72 hours from receipt of this e-mail during regular business hours.



Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are closed on all U.S. federal holidays.



The Lewiston Bridge is the only place to export a vehicle in Western New York.



Vehicles for export may not be brought to Canada prior to being formally exported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in 19 CFR 192.2 may result in a penalty action.


Things required at time of vehicle export:



•The vehicle which is to be exported.
•Original title. Vehicles that have no title, (ex: snowmobiles, ATV’s, backhoes, forklifts, etc) must present a registration and/or bill of sale. Registration and/or bill of sale serves as your ownership (title). This requirement varies from state to state. It is your responsibility to determine what that state’s ownership requirements are.
•WHTI compliant identification for yourself and all parties with you. Please refer to the following website for information on WHTI compliant identification: http://www.getyouhome.gov/•Lien release if a lien is present on the vehicle. Note: This can be done by having the finance company sign off on the original title itself (along with the finance company’s stamp) or an original letter from the finance company indicating that the lien is released. For those vehicles that are still being financed, you may present a certified copy of the title, along with an original letter from the finance company that states that the vehicle can be exported.•This printed, e-mail confirmation including your original message to CBP.

Additional information can be obtained via the Vehicle Export information line (716)843-8359.



All questions must be directed to buffalovinnyoffice@dhs.gov.



Thank you,



Vehicle Export Office

Field Operations

US Customs and Border Protection

1 Lewiston Plaza

Lewiston, NY 14092

Phone: (716) 282-1500 option 3 (emergencies only)

Phone: (716) 843-8359 (information line only)

Fax: (716) 285-3565

buffalovinnyoffice@dhs.gov

 

[dlmt]

This is what the response e-mail confirmation looks like from Buffalo Vinny office

To Whom It May Concern:



This e-mail response serves as your confirmation that CBP has received your vehicle export information. You may export the vehicle 72 hours from receipt of this e-mail during regular business hours.



Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are closed on all U.S. federal holidays.



The Lewiston Bridge is the only place to export a vehicle in Western New York.



Vehicles for export may not be brought to Canada prior to being formally exported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in 19 CFR 192.2 may result in a penalty action.


Things required at time of vehicle export:



•The vehicle which is to be exported.
•Original title. Vehicles that have no title, (ex: snowmobiles, ATV's, backhoes, forklifts, etc) must present a registration and/or bill of sale. Registration and/or bill of sale serves as your ownership (title). This requirement varies from state to state. It is your responsibility to determine what that state's ownership requirements are.
•WHTI compliant identification for yourself and all parties with you. Please refer to the following website for information on WHTI compliant identification: http://www.getyouhome.gov/•Lien release if a lien is present on the vehicle. Note: This can be done by having the finance company sign off on the original title itself (along with the finance company's stamp) or an original letter from the finance company indicating that the lien is released. For those vehicles that are still being financed, you may present a certified copy of the title, along with an original letter from the finance company that states that the vehicle can be exported.•This printed, e-mail confirmation including your original message to CBP.

Additional information can be obtained via the Vehicle Export information line (716)843-8359.



All questions must be directed to buffalovinnyoffice @ dhs.gov.



Thank you,



Vehicle Export Office

Field Operations

US Customs and Border Protection

1 Lewiston Plaza

Lewiston, NY 14092

Phone: (716) 282-1500 option 3 (emergencies only)

Phone: (716) 843-8359 (information line only)

Fax: (716) 285-3565

buffalovinnyoffice @ dhs.gov

Okay, well that's not going to happen tomorrow then - thanks for your help. So if we put it on goods to follow and take my car instead of the truck (my car has Ontario plates) - do we have to go back to the border again when we have all the information for the truck or can we do it somewhere closer to hom - we live inthe Barrie area? Thanks very much for your help!!

 

[jmni1]

NO you can only export/import cars at the border. I would suggest bringing the car to the border with you and attempting to export it s you can hopefully avoid having to return to the U.S. again. I have heard of people exporting the same day with no prior notice to the export office. It is worth a try if they won't do it then put the car on your goods to follow list.

 

[dlmt]

NO you can only export/import cars at the border. I would suggest bringing the car to the border with you and attempting to export it s you can hopefully avoid having to return to the U.S. again. I have heard of people exporting the same day with no prior notice to the export office. It is worth a try if they won't do it then put the car on your goods to follow list.

Thank you - I'm going to follow your advise and take our chances. Hopefully we'll make it through!

 

[AllisonVSC]

I assume you checked the RIV site to determine that the truck is, in fact, on the list of vehicles importable to Canada?