Hot Rods Bringing Anglia from Canada to US

The odd part is that you could have probably crossed in with it if there were no engine in the car and the engine was strapped to a pallet without and issue. It's all EPA nonsense on and engine that was probably built before smog equipment of any kind was required on the original vehicle it came in.

 

There's a new story in Canada right now where a guy bought a 68 Charger in the US, tried to bring it into Canada and was given a bill for $46,000 with all the retaliatory tariffs. The fact that new tariffs would be charged on vintage cars was extremely hidden, it took CTV researchers 3 days to figure it out, you had to search the code for the goods. Now the car is sitting in paid storage in the US waiting to see what happens.

 

That sucks, sorry it didn't work out.

I think I told them my Henry J was all stock, even though it had a sbc, of course they didn't know what a Henry J was and I wasn't going to say anymore than what they wanted to hear.

 

If you really want the car. Use a customs broker and a commercial hauler. They file the paperwork for you correctly. I used Davidsons and sons when I did my little Jimny from Japan

 

This.

I saw that same video.

I would forget everything you thought was true about importing a car across the border, in either direction until the dust settles.

Given that, I would expect to have to pay a steep tariff for the foreseeable future.

You’re probably screwed.

 

I'm not even sure about buying parts from the US right now.

 

If it is a part that is not considered a direct replacement for original equipment it is tarriffed.

 

Always call Customs before you make your purchase so you will know exactly what is expected. Sure as heck not 3rd party hearsay or experiences that could be 10 years old


The rules change frequently….cant bring whole car across as parts, there is no more Japan tax, vehicles importing to Canada from USA must go through a broker. Vehicles imported to Canada must have a valid title.

 

I just sold a pair of new 32 rear frame sections to 29EHV8 a few weeks ago for $435 Canadian and he said he was charged another $172 in GST and Tariff's at the border going home. I'm wondering what the effects are going to be this July during the Victoria Deuce Days.

 

Do people usually bring up parts to sell? If so they will be paying a tariff to get it across the border or will get turned around.

 

Do you have the tariff code or line that relates to? It sure is hard to find through all the mumbo jumbo writing!

 

If you had read post #27 where OP laid out what they did and how it went, you would know that this was tried for days by both buyer and seller.
Also, Customs agents face-to-face couldn't provide exact information to get this done and the requirements kept changing.
Good advice, but as is typical when dealing with a bureaucracy each person interprets the labyrinth of rules and laws a bit differently and are not incentivized to help.

 

I just called and that is what I was told. I didn't ask for the code.

 

I'm sorry to hear about all that hassle. I live very close to that crossing and the rules seem to change at the drop of a hat or sometimes by the guy in the booth. Years ago you had to submit paperwork to a broker 72 hours prior to crossing into Canada with a car. Friend of mine brought a drag car back once and were told he had to pay duty on the bill of sale only because it didn't a frame it wasn't considered a car. I went to a swap meet many years ago at the Michigan states fairgrounds and bought an old pair of American racing wheels and was screamed at the threated to be turned back by a customs officer because there were old tires on the rims I bought.

 

Not at The Deuce Day show, no Swapmeet

 

Appreciate the details from the OP. Sorry to hear of the huge hassle. Like to know more. Also heard of the Canadian guy from Alberta and the massive tariff tax on his Charger. I believe he had to leave it in the USA. I’m planning to order a bunch of stuff soon from the USA, but now wondering if it will tariffed or not.

 

He's from Manitoba and the car is currently parked in the USA.

As for stuff you're ordering, assume that it will be subject to tariffs.

 

Yes this is a contradictory news report. First they indicate that 46K is required to import the car, and state that it is pst/gst and tariff total to be paid, and then they say car cannot be imported as per rules stated by Memorandum D10-15-20 that states: "Street rods and updated vehicles are modified and are no longer in their original configuration. These units would not qualify for consideration under tariff item 9966.00.00. Modifications such as improved brake systems and other changes required to have the vehicles conform to new safety standards would not necessarily exclude them from tariff item 9966.00.00." Looking at the video appears the car has been modified, possibly to the extent that it does not meet "original configuration" thus confusing, car can be imported and pay the duty/tariffs or the car does not meet Memorandum D10-15-20 requirements but not both.

I was at CBSA last week (Edmonton Intl airport) to clear a shipment from overseas, I asked about if the item being imported into canada from the US was manufactured in a country other then USA did the 25% tariff have to be paid, the agent did not know, the agent did say if the item was purchased before the date the tariffs were put on, then the tariffs would not be applied, in her opinion. She also said and confirmed on her computer that any items imported that were within the limits of your personal exemptions would not be subject to Tariff or GST/PST as before.

 

I received a box from summit racing last week that I bought before the tariffs. I'm not sure if FedEx will send me a bill later or not.

When things change rapidly and significantly, even those who are supposed to enforce the changes are left bewildered. The whole idea of the trade war is to try to reduce what we buy from each country. That's a little frustrating when you're building a hot rod and don't have other options.

 

The story of that Charger coming from the US to Canada was resolved with the help of a broker. https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...gs-dream-car-home-after-tariff-border-battle/

You might want to contact a broker to see if they can help with your situation and help you get the car.

 

Yup, resolved for now, but everything may change on April 2, per the story.

 

That car has now been imported. It might change for future imports, absolutely. Which is why you get a broker, as I said.