My spouse owns a car from US that still has registration and insurance from US. It is currently here in Canada, and the border officer allowed admittance as visitor while we are in process for permanent residency (but indicated we need to get BC insurance eventually). We will soon be completing landing by entering into US and returning to Canada.
I have read all the information on importing cars, and requirements for US export, etc. But since the car is in Canada already:
1) can we just declare as good imported at border and complete the necessary export forms for US, and import forms for Canada without driving car back into US... and purchase BC temporary insurance if needed, provincial inspections, etc.
2) or should we bring car back to US before landing, and leave it there for the 72 hours to process export by US, etc. Land into Canada and indicate good to follow, and drive back later in the week to pick-up car. We are only 45 minutes to the border.
Preference is to leave the car parked here at home in Canada, and figure a way to complete forms without needing to drive back across border. Thoughts, and many thanks!
I have read all the information on importing cars, and requirements for US export, etc. But since the car is in Canada already:
1) can we just declare as good imported at border and complete the necessary export forms for US, and import forms for Canada without driving car back into US... and purchase BC temporary insurance if needed, provincial inspections, etc.
2) or should we bring car back to US before landing, and leave it there for the 72 hours to process export by US, etc. Land into Canada and indicate good to follow, and drive back later in the week to pick-up car. We are only 45 minutes to the border.
Preference is to leave the car parked here at home in Canada, and figure a way to complete forms without needing to drive back across border. Thoughts, and many thanks!
