Unit 23 Car Importing Basics—Importing into USA.pptVIP

Unit 23 Car Importing Basics—Importing into USA Unit 23 Car Importing Basics—Importing into USA Importing cars for personal use or starting a car importing business requires that you understand United States standards for importing cars or any type of motor vehicle that you want to import[1]. Unit 23 Car Importing Basics—Importing into USA Importing Cars Requires a Skeptical Mind If you are starting a car importing business or are only interested in importing cars for your personal use, here are two government leaflets you should get: Customs Hints for Visitors Visiting the United States (Contains Nonresidents Customs Regulations) and Know Before You Go (Contains Hints For Returning USA Residents Regarding Customs). Unit 23 Car Importing Basics—Importing into USA Copies of these leaflets are available from American embassies and consulates or your nearest Customs office or you may write to: U.S. Customs, P. O. Box 7?407, Washington, DC 20044. Unit 23 Car Importing Basics—Importing into USA You should also get a copy of the car importing manual titled the Automotive Imports Facts Manual which is the EPAs automotive manual which describes the emission requirements for importing cars and other motor vehicles[2]. Unit 23 Car Importing Basics—Importing into USA International Vehicle Shipping Arrangements Owners vehicles must make international vehicle shipping arrangements. In order for you to make arrangements for processing a vehicle through Customs, you must have your international shipper or carrier provide you with the vehicles arrival date. Unit 23 Car Importing Basics—Importing into USA Vehicles sent in bond to a Customs port more convenient to you can be arranged for you via your freight forwarder otherwise all shipments clear at the first port of entry. Customs officers are prohibited by law from making entries for an importer or acting as agents. However, commercial customs brokers may be employed to handle your entry. Unit 23 Car Imp