Originally posted by sigma:
Besides, there are no US laws on how safe your car must be in order to import it into the US. The requirements are only upheld to automobiles sold within the US.



This is not true.

http://www.cbp.gov/ImageCache/cgov/content/publications/importingacar_2edoc/v1/importingacar.doc

Quote:

SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS

Importers of motor vehicles must file form HS-7 at the time of vehicle is imported to declare whether the vehicle complies with DOT requirements. As a general rule, motor vehicles less than 25 years old must comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in order to be imported permanently into the United States. Vehicles manufactured after September 1, 1978, must also meet the bumper standard, and vehicles beginning with model year 1987 must meet the theft-prevention standard.



Edit: this should be in an FAQ somewhere since its comes up several times per year. Not that anyone would read it anyway

Last edited by hetfield; 04/28/04 04:25 AM.
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