How to Import a Lexus SC430 to Canada

Due to the differences in prices and fluctuating exchange rates, many people have found it profitable to import a car to Canada from abroad. Although the procedure for importing a Lexus SC430 into Canada is no different than importing most types of cars to Canada, following a certain set of procedures will ensure that bringing a car in from overseas will be trouble-free.

Instructions

1

Check to see if your vehicle is admissible into Canada. As of 2010, the Lexus SC430 is admissible if being imported from the United States, however check with Transport Canada (see Resources) before importing. Policies may change depending on the year and country of export.

2

Check the emissions excise tax of your vehicle at Transport Canada. Due to its average emissions, the Lexus SC430 emits 5060 kg of carbon dioxide per year. The emissions excise tax changes year from year.

3

Check if the Lexus SC430 is currently on a safely recall. A vehicle currently on a safety recall cannot be imported into Canada.

4

Abide by the customs regulations that pertain to the country of export. Various countries have different polices, so check with the appropriate customs office before shipping or driving your car.

5

Declare your vehicle at Canadian customs. They will provide you with "Vehicle Import Form 1," which you will have to fill out along with providing an RIV fee of $195. If your vehicle is subject to an emissions excise tax, you will have to pay it at this stage, along with an import fee of 6.1 percent if your car was not built in North America.

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Fill out "Vehicle Import Form 2" which will be sent to you by Canadian Customs within 10 days of importing your vehicle. The form requires you to obtain an inspection as well as carrying out any modifications required of your vehicle that pertain to Canadian driving regulations---such as metric speedometer conversions. A licensed inspector will fill out the form as well as provide a sticker on the driver's side door indicating that your vehicle is Canadian Safety compliant.

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Register your vehicle at your provincial licensing office. Bring all the paperwork obtained in the previous steps and pay the provincial sales tax on your vehicle.