07-14-2018, 10:26 AM
(07-14-2018, 09:06 AM)Roper_imp Wrote: If you want to get one to the U.S., heres the info from U.S. Customs:
Before you can register a foreign registered vehicle, car or motorcycle in the United States (U.S.) you must be able to prove that you or someone else filed an entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will not register a vehicle that has been imported into the U.S. without proof that an entry was filed with CBP and proof that the vehicle conforms to U.S. emissions and safety standards. If the vehicle does not conform to U.S. emissions or safety standards, you will not be able to register it in the U.S. You will either have to bring it up to U.S. standards or export the car.
You also have to submit the Department of Transportation (DOT) Form HS-7, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Form 3520-1. Keep a copy of these forms just in case the DMV wants a copy of them.
Once you have officially filed your entry and paid duty on the vehicle, you will receive CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary. This form is your proof that you filed your entry with CBP, so be sure to keep a copy to present to the DMV when registering your vehicle.
I'm not convinced it's worth it. Although, I occasionally see an imported exotic car, like a Maserati with European tags, driving around. So somebody knows enough to navigate the cluster.
Usually it's not worth the cost unless it's a high dollar vehicle. A friend of mine used to import exotic Euro cars and the biggest issue was modifying them to conform to both EPA and DOT standards. As I recall, he would spend 7K - 10K (and a couple of months time) on modifications and testing for each car.