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How To Import A Car - Importation and Certification Information
By National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Jul 21, 2005, 08:01

General importation instructions:

Importation and Certification FAQ’s (May 2005)

Vehicle Importation Guidelines (Canadian) (July 2003)

Vehicle Importation Guidelines (Non-Canadian) (June 2005)

Temporary Vehicle Importation Guidelines (October 2002)

Temporary Vehicle Importation Guidelines (February 2005)

What vehicles can be imported:

Vehicle Eligibility List (July 2004)

Status of Pending Vehicle Import Eligibility Petitions (June 30, 2005)

Show or Display. Importing a Vehicle for Show or Display Purposes.

Copy of Federal Register Notice (PDF format)
How to Import a Motor Vehicle for Show or Display (July 2003)
Applications
Application for permission to import a specific motor vehicle for show or display - 7/2003

Application for determination that a motor vehicle is eligible for show or display - 7/2003
Approved/Disapproved Vehicle List (posted 06/20/2005)

Information for Racing

Importing a Vehicle for Racing Purposes.

Who can help with importing:

List Of Registered Importers (June 2005)

How To Become A Registered Importer (PDF - Nov 2000)

This is a 71 Kb Adobe Acrobat file.

Registered Importer NewsLetters

Forms and special instructions:

HS-7 Declaration Form (PDF format) (September 1999)

HS-474 Bond To Ensure Conformance With Motor Vehicle Safety And Bumper Standards (PDF format) (January 1, 1990)

FMVSS Booklet (March 1999)

This booklet lists the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect as of December 1998, and provides a brief description of each safety standard. It also provides a brief description of other Federal consumer information regulations and requirements.