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Old 01-21-2025, 12:53 PM   #1
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Importing brokers

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Does anyone have the name of a Broker they have used to import a motorhome into Canada purchased in the US? There are so many listed online and id rather deal with one who has been recommended. Ive searched the forum, everyone suggests using Brokers but there are not any actual names listed.....please help

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Old 01-21-2025, 01:15 PM   #2
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I bought a US made RV in Canada and everyone said to use a broker, but they all wanted to much! If the RV was made in the USA and has the US EPA and DOT stickers for the USA it is no problem to do your self. As I remember only a couple of forms needed along with bill of sale and title. You will also need a trip permit from your state.
When I went into Canada I stopped and talked to US customs to make sure I had everything they needed, last thing I wanted was to buy a RV and have to keep it in Canada! Only took about 20 minutes at the border coming in. You will need the customs paperwork in most states to register the RV here.
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Old 01-21-2025, 02:16 PM   #3
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I'm buying in US and registering in Canada thus the process is different.
I'm wanting a broker as I don't want delays and incorrect steps etc.
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Old 01-22-2025, 07:58 PM   #4
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Import MH into Canada

I have imported two motorhomes into Canada, and cars too.
It isn't difficult or daunting.
The Government of Canada info.
Pete's RV has good info.
You must notify US Customs at the exit port 72 hours in advance. They want to check for stolen vehicles. Stop at US Customs before crossing and present your docs.
You will pay GST at Cdn Customs. There is no duty. Complete the RIV (Registrar of Imported Vehicles) program, usually by inspection at Canadian Tire, but others can do it too. Provincial tax is paid when you register it in your province.
I doubt any customs broker will do all this for you. They mostly deal with duty and taxes. There may be agents that are familiar with the process but I don't know of any.
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Old 01-22-2025, 08:30 PM   #5
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Unless laws have changed, the process is too easy to bother with a broker. The last auto I purchased in the US was at the start of a new system where the US had to issue an export number for us to leave the country. The dealer called the government number and they issued a number for us. Warned the border crossing 72 hrs in advance and after a 2 minute look at the papers and serial # on the car we headed on through. The Canadian side charged us gst and we paid about $125 Canadian for the forms for RIV into Canada. A really quick check at Canadian Tire, already paid for by the form purchase, and we registered as usual. Phone R.I.V. in Canada and they will give you all the information. If older than 15 yrs, R.I.V. is not needed. If a private sale, the prior owner phones for the export number. There was no charge for this at the time, things may have changed.
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Importing a vehicle from the United States and Mexico

https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transpo...-states-mexico
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Brought 3 coaches from US to Canada. Piece of cake. Do the work b4 and you will not have a problem.
Just make sure it is allowed into Canada. All info on line.

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Old 01-24-2025, 07:47 AM   #8
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Thanks!

The dealer will take me out of the US export but I to Canada is my responsibility...they said you don't get plates until vehicles is registered which is the part I'm worried about...how can I drive with no plates?
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The dealer will take me out of the US export but I to Canada is my responsibility...they said you don't get plates until vehicles is registered which is the part I'm worried about...how can I drive with no plates?
What Province? We have govt. insurance in Manitoba and I send them the paperwork by fax and they send me back temp registration and proof of insurance good for 30 days. Paper goes in front windshield. You will need proof of insurance at least, check with you registering agency. Most dealers in US can give temp plates, don't know about all.
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Old 01-26-2025, 03:37 PM   #10
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You can no longer import a vehicle without a broker unless you have an export license in the us. If you are an American or you have an American Tax number you can obtain an export license but if you are Canadian you will need to use a broker. There is lots of advice online telling you to just ignore the export restriction laws on the US side and show up at the Canadian side and hope you get through, and some people do but mostly you will be sent back and have to find somewhere to store the motorhome while you do it properly. Having said that any broker worth their salt is able to fill out the very basic requirements online for you. I obtained an export license and did it myself twice with no issues and I am not exactly a rocket scientist.
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