Buying a camper in Canada
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โNov-27-2014 07:42 AM
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โNov-28-2014 08:30 PM
Dbl-A-Ron wrote:
The part I'm worried about is what the customs agent will do when I don't have a title.
I can't understand why the US customs people demand that you have a WA Title for something you just bought.
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โNov-27-2014 09:17 PM
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โNov-27-2014 08:34 PM
I bought a custom made sailboat (no title, no manufacturer ID) with trailer in Victoria, BC. Bill of sale was important document along with boat number (vin number equivalent). Canadian customs wasn't an issue. US customs, you go inside and give them all the paper work. Items of Canadian origin are covered under NAFTA so no customs fees (tariff) on most items. You can lookup the harmonized tariff schedule code for slide-in campers showing "Free" or 0% (8708.99.81-30). If you are importing something manufactured in Canada a letter of origin makes things easier (MCO).
Customs paper work, bill of sale and Manufacturer ID # will then get you the title. Trailer was more of an issue due to needing temporary insurance and changing registration in BC, then conformance to US standards and inspection but you won't have to deal with it.
Don't go through Blaine (Peace arch, (360) 332-5771 import specialist branch), unless you and everyone in the car has a Nexus card. Head east a little and go through the Pacific Highway (PH 15 to SR 543; (360) 332-7237) or Lynden crossing (PH 13 to SR 539; (360) 354-2183). Less waiting. Your can see border crossing wait times on the net to allow you to pick a good day of the week and time without having to sit in line too long.
If you are really concerned, do a dry run and spend a nice overnight in Vancouver and then come back through US customs, stop in and talk directly to the officers you will be dealing with and make sure you have all the forms you will need.
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โNov-27-2014 08:18 PM
In WA, any camper (with or without wheels) that is outfitted for sleeping is considered an RV and must be titled and annually licensed.
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โNov-27-2014 07:03 PM
The Mad Norsky wrote:
Easy answer here.
You have NOT talked to all the right people first.
Sure you have talked to both Canadian and US Customs.
Now go find a customs BROKER and get them to file the correct paperwork so you can import the new camper.
No three year wait. That is absurd.
Broker is an option, and a good one. But you're mis-understanding the three year 'wait'. It's about getting a title, and it does take three years. But that doesn't mean one can't use the vehicle. The registration (mind you, we're talking to the OP, and about his state) reflects this.
Getting the vehicle here, getting it licensed and getting it titled are all different things. Let's give this guy good info...
ScottG wrote:ADC0731 wrote:
Does Washington state class campers as RV's?
I've run into something like this in reverse - bought a camper in Arizona and took it back to Canada. The hardest part was convincing Canadian Customs that I didn't have to go through the RV line with all the associated hoops of importing an RV. In Ontario a camper is just cargo and can be included in your purchase exemption for tax payment. All I needed was a bill of sale.
You pose a good question.
In Wa. State a TC is a separate vehicle and must be lic. if (I think...) it's longer than the length of the bed.
The thing is most police don't seem to know this so you can get away without licensing it if the trucks lic is still visible.
I ran with a 10' TC for several years and never licensed it but you could easily see the plate on my truck.
You're wrong; you got lucky, and that's ok. But a 'camper' requires a title and it has nothing to do with the size (RCW 46.04.085..just to be clear).
This guy needs good info.
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โNov-27-2014 05:21 PM
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โNov-27-2014 05:17 PM
I even found a way to get a new state title issued on the car once I had it home. And thats tough to do without a previous title for any vehicle.
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โNov-27-2014 03:48 PM
ADC0731 wrote:
Does Washington state class campers as RV's?
I've run into something like this in reverse - bought a camper in Arizona and took it back to Canada. The hardest part was convincing Canadian Customs that I didn't have to go through the RV line with all the associated hoops of importing an RV. In Ontario a camper is just cargo and can be included in your purchase exemption for tax payment. All I needed was a bill of sale.
You pose a good question.
In Wa. State a TC is a separate vehicle and must be lic. if (I think...) it's longer than the length of the bed.
The thing is most police don't seem to know this so you can get away without licensing it if the trucks lic is still visible.
I ran with a 10' TC for several years and never licensed it but you could easily see the plate on my truck.
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โNov-27-2014 01:59 PM
You have NOT talked to all the right people first.
Sure you have talked to both Canadian and US Customs.
Now go find a customs BROKER and get them to file the correct paperwork so you can import the new camper.
No three year wait. That is absurd.
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โNov-27-2014 01:55 PM
I've run into something like this in reverse - bought a camper in Arizona and took it back to Canada. The hardest part was convincing Canadian Customs that I didn't have to go through the RV line with all the associated hoops of importing an RV. In Ontario a camper is just cargo and can be included in your purchase exemption for tax payment. All I needed was a bill of sale.
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โNov-27-2014 09:55 AM
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