canada customs policy on buying airstream in states

[DavidsonOverlander]

Originally Posted by GT6921

Hey alot happens in 7 years.

Check out the web site for all the detailed info.
http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html

Oh by the way - see even things change in 2 years - now the fees are up to 209 from 180 for Ontario.......

Our trailer was well over 15 years old, so it would have been exempt (if they even had RIV in 1998).
From http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/rc4140-05e.pdf

RIV program exemptions
You can import a vehicle from the United States
without registering it into the RIV program if the
vehicle is:
- fifteen years or older

[campadk]

We ordered a 2007 75th here in Ontario in late summer and took delivery in October, and I don't think there was much issue. Even to import, which we considered, our research suggested that all Airstreams would be exceptable for importation, so our backup plan was to buy the same unit in CT or NJ. The only difference I noticed was that they installed the thermostat in the bathroom instead of above/besides the stove. Another member (Macfrodge) on the forum bought a 25fter from a dealer in the eastern US and imported no problem. My try sending her a PM as well.

Silly mind you... thermostat in a small enclosed room... somebody isn't too swift... Needless to say, the heat/cooling cycle is nuts in our unit...

Good luck!

[GT1963]

DavidsonOverlander -I was not refering to your posts - I was discussing importing in general and the program is still in affect - you just have to get exempt from the program. For all you know the customs officer could have just filled out the Form 1 for you and you may not have been aware of it...

As I stated in my first post - below as well in my first post I was refering to fees - that was two years ago and was noting that the fees have also changed.

Originally Posted by GT6921

It is really easy to import Airstream Trailers from the states.........

Note if you are buying a trailer over 15 years old - then it is exempt from the VIP. However, YOU MUST still request a vehicle import program "Form One" at the border and ensure that it is stamped as coming into Canada then stamped AGAIN in the exempt box........

[dan_lemire]

I live in Montreal, Canada, and have imported a few times used vehicules from the US to Canada. Check the Canadian Registrar of IMported Vehicules (http://www.riv.ca/) to find all you need to know before importing. To the best of my knowledge, any Airstream can go through customs without any modifications. You will need to pay around $250 CND for Importation fee, $100 for A/C tax, and then some other tax based on the value of the unit to bring it to Canadian Price. Total cost should be equal if not higher than buying in Canada but then again, if you get what you want, who cares!!!

Regards!

Daniel

[GT1963]

Originally Posted by dan_lemire

........ You will need to pay around $250 CND for Importation fee, $100 for A/C tax,
Regards!

Daniel

The $100 for A/C only applies to vehicle that are propelled by motors and not Travel trailers A/C's/

Not sure what you are talking about re $250 - is that for Quebec???

The Fee is $209.

As well not sure what you mean about bring the price up to Canadian.

You pay GST at the border on the Value of the Rig - what you paid (bill of sale) - the US funds is converted to Canadian if that is what you mean and you pay the GST on the Converted amount. You then pay the PST when you register for plates at the Licensing Office - (MTO - Ontario).

What do you call your Quebec offices? TQM (Ministry of Quebec Transport)?

[dan_lemire]

Thanks for the update on fees. I didn't know there was no fee for the A/C on a trailer. This is going to be usefull when I'll get mine in Canada. Indeed, fees are higher in Quebec, as always and top $259 exactly. And for the record, the Quebec counterpart of the Ontario Licensing Office is the SAAQ - Société de l'Assurance Automobile du Québec!

Regards,

Daniel Lemire

[GT1963]

Have you not already got your 64 Soveriegn in Quebec?

Or are you getting another one, uuuuueeeee exciting what are you getting.

You know if you go for a second one you are done for life - you will start collecting them as if they are dinky toys - only problem they take up a lot more room

[72Blazerod]

Just wondering if anybody else has imported an Airstream into Canada lately (2007). What can we expect?

Rod