Canada is a very busy marketplace where mostly everybody wants to do business. The demand is impeccably high, and they are also open to new goods and products. However, the exchange rates in the Canadian markets might seem unreasonable. This makes other businesses think if it is worth the hassle. The problem also arises when one wants to import their vehicles into Canada. The laws and regulations are stringent, and without a prior and thorough knowledge of the process, you would feel kind of lost. So, to help you out, here are some of the steps summarized below:

Make sure the vehicle is admissible to Canada

Before you even buy a vehicle with the thought of importing it to Canada, make sure you have run all the background checks on the new and existing rules in the country. Canada does not allow every single vehicle that’s manufactured in any other country. You need to check back with the border once. You will also need to ensure that your vehicle is allowed by both Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) and the Transport Canada. If your car is a 2004 model or even later, then chances are high that you can take it in the country.

Meet the documentation requirements

The process of importation will need multiple documents, and everything must be right in place. You might need most or all of these documents:

• Original vehicle title
• Bill of sale
• Certificate of origin
• EPA label that is affixed to the vehicle
• Recall the clearance letter if getting imported from the USA
• NAFTA
• Copies of the certificate of export
• Statement of compliance from the manufacturer

These documents must be ready with you even before the vehicle arrives at the border. Else the clearance process might become a very big headache for you.

Obey the 72-hour export rule

When you are exporting your vehicle from the USA, you need to follow the 72-hour rule. This will first require you to export the vehicle from the USA and contact the border crossing at least 72 hours before importing it into Canada. The ITN must be sent to the border agency when you are contacting them and send them a digitally scanned copy of the front and back of the vehicle’s title.

With the steps discussed above, you will be easily able to import a car to Canada.