Importing a vehicle into the United States is no simple process due to the amount of paperwork and regulations involved in the process. There are also additional costs such as import fees that you would not to pay when shipping a car within the continental U.S. In order to help our readers better understand the process of importing a car into the U.S., we’ve put together this post with some basic information and helpful links so that you’ll know all that you need to do when the time comes.
If the vehicle you are importing into the U.S. is less than 25 years old, it must meet the standards established by both the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation through its subsidiary, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. You can find links to both organizations at the bottom of this post.
There are two major challenges to importing a car from overseas. The first is arranging for transport from port to ship to port to you. This is not an overcomplicated step in the process, but it’s important that you find a shipper that really knows the ins and outs of shipping to and from different countries, When you’re importing a car from a country outside of the U.S., you really need to work with an established company that regularly imports cars from the country you intend to send your car from.
The second major challenge is dealing with the paperwork. While this can be done on your own, it can get overwhelming if you make a misstep along the way and forget about a certain form or don’t fill it out correctly. It’s important to note that not every country has the same regulations when it comes to imports and exports to and from the U.S., so the process and requirements can vary from one country to the next. It’s highly advised that you work with a customs broker to alleviate the difficulty and stress of trying to handle the paperwork yourself and most auto transport companies should be able to help you find an experienced professional to help with the process.
For more detailed information about importing a vehicle into the U.S., please see our informational page here: https://www.a1autotransport.com/importing-into-usa/ You can also consult the links below to learn more and discover other helpful resources.
The import/export page on the website for the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is one of the best places to look if you’re trying to find a relevant phone number, embassy, or organization that can answer questions you may have about the import process.
EPA Vehicle Emissions Regulations
As far as it relates to imported vehicles, the Environmental Protection Agency’s role is essentially to outline and regulate emissions standards. As mentioned above, cars less than 25 years old must adhere to these standards so it’s helpful information to know. The website also has links to required forms and guidelines for vehicle or engine importation.
NHTSA Vehicle Import Regulations
The NHTSA website has information and links to required forms for importing vehicles into the U.S., as well as import regulations from specific countries, and conforming and non-conforming vehicles. There’s also information about regulations and guidelines that can help tremendously if you’re new to the process of importing a vehicle from a foreign country.
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