Importing Engine from US

[paulmon]

Is there anything special needed to import an engine/trans from the US? Or does customs just consider it parts?

Found a great deal on a 97 LS1 and T56 trans that I'm thinking of scooping up.

Paul

[ScotcH]

I think you need the vin on the bill of sale and a matching one on the motor. Better check with US customs, but I don't think you'll have any issues

[glh]

just parts all you need is a bill stating what you paid for Canada customs only want your tax money they really don't care about anything else

[John Powell]

My experience is dated as I've been retired for over 12 years now, but as near as I can remember these are parts. The tariff classification may vary depending on such things as description and end use, but if they're made in the US, Canada or Mexico there should be no duty, just GST and PST. If you're not going down to the 'States to pick them up, you can have them shipped "in bond" to your nearest Customs Sufference Warehouse for the mode of transport which you use (assuming you're not using a courier service). If the goods are for personal use, you don't need a Customs Broker to get them cleared as you can do that yourself, but you will have to go to the appropriate Customs Office to submit the paperwork and pay whatever duties and taxes are applicable, and this has to be done in normal business hours. When the goods arrive at the warehouse the carrier will notify you and either mail you an Arrival Notice or similar document, or ask you to go there and pick it up. Make sure you have this before you go to the Customs Office as you will need it for your Customs Entry documents. You will also need an invoice, sales slip, or other proof of value which clearly identifies the goods and their origin, including such things as model/serial numbers as applicable, their condition (new/used, age or date of mfr., usable or not in their current state, etc.) and the name and address of the seller, shipper or consignor (if different from the seller), date of sale and shipment, mode of transport, etc.. After the good are cleared Customs you may either take them with you or have them delivered by the carrier or their local delivery service, but there may be an extra charge for this.

That's the basics as far as I can recall, but it would be best to contact your local CBSA office for more recent information. As for US Customs as was mentioned by Arek, I don't think they would be involved for auto parts unless they're under some sort of export control from the US, which I doubt. Your carrier should be able to advise you on this, or you could contact US Customs. If you're near a major city, such as Toronto, there should be a US Customs representative at the US Consulate (or Embassy for Ottawa) who may be able to advise you of any US export restrictions or requirements.

That's about all I can think of for now.

[paulmon]

Thanks for the great responses. I'll give Canada Customs a call sometime this week, picking up the engine myself on Sunday. Now to find a wiring harness for a '97 LT1.

Cheers,

Paul