US citizen buying an RV in Canada
I'm in the hunt for a good quality used FW and found one in Canada. Has anyone from the US bought a trailer in Canada. I'm looking for info. on process, title/registration issues and costs, special ta...
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JaxDad wrote:Tom/Barb wrote:JaxDad wrote:
I've done it many, many times, the conversation usually goes something like this;
"Do you have the preclearance paperwork?"
"Yes"
"OK, pull over there so we can check the VIN number."
It usually takes longer to walk inside and pay than anything else. I doubt I've ever been even 5 minutes.
Once you are on the side, they will run a stolen vehicle , wants and warrants check, and any other check they can think of, you'll be there awhile. Specially if you enter at Blane, Wa.
I think you missed several posts. CBP has a form you fill out and fax in 48+ hours ahead of hitting the border for importing or exporting a vehicle, they do the ‘wants and warrants’ (as you put it) check DAYS before you ever get to the border.
You are there 5 minutes, not “awhile”. Certainly less time than getting caught trying to break the law lying to Customs.
I too was considering a RV in Canada, but I have no passport. Can you cross into and back out for vehicle purchase without a passport? Getting a passport now is a lengthy process now. And what's this about "import fees"? Who levies that and how much is it? Anybody know?
