Vehicle Importer’s Checklist
Your vehicle must be importing from Canada for us to file the entry with CBP on your behalf.
Documents Needed:
If one or both labels are not present, a Manufacturer’s Certification Letter must be obtained and state the following:
If any exceptions are listed on this letter, a manufacturer’s certified mechanic will need to inspect the vehicle and bring it into compliance.
If importing from any country other than Canada, the vehicle owner must contact a registered importer for assistance.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle/registered-importers
https://www.epa.gov/importing-vehicles-and-engines
https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle
Vehicles that do not meet all U.S. emission requirements, unless eligible for exemption or exclusion, must be imported through an independent commercial importer (ICI)
Your vehicle must be importing from Canada for us to file the entry with CBP on your behalf.
Documents Needed:
- Bill of Lading (if applicable)
- Bill of Sale
- Foreign Registration
- Any other documents covering the vehicle
- EPA form 3520-1 (located on website)
- NHTSA/DOT form HS-7 (located on website)
- EPA and FMVSS certification labels permanently affixed
If one or both labels are not present, a Manufacturer’s Certification Letter must be obtained and state the following:
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) installed and active
- Meets FMVSS bumper and theft prevention standards
- No active recalls
- The vehicle complies with all applicable EPA regulations
If any exceptions are listed on this letter, a manufacturer’s certified mechanic will need to inspect the vehicle and bring it into compliance.
If importing from any country other than Canada, the vehicle owner must contact a registered importer for assistance.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle/registered-importers
https://www.epa.gov/importing-vehicles-and-engines
https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle
Vehicles that do not meet all U.S. emission requirements, unless eligible for exemption or exclusion, must be imported through an independent commercial importer (ICI)
