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Originally Posted by JSH
NO - it is not false. Individuals absolutely can import a car into the USA that is newer than 20 years old IF they are willing to do the paperwork and certify that it meets US regulations or prove that they have modified it to meet
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When I filled out the paperwork, submitted to the government, I was told I needed a letter of compliance from the manufacturer.
I did validate that the entire emissions package, engine, bags, bumper, lights etc were the same 50 state compliant parts used here but that is irrelevant to the government without a letter from the manufacturer.
So while what you say is true in writing, it is not true in practice, the government really won’t accept anything unless it’s from a bonded entity or the original manufacturer. (Neither of which will provide at the moment)
True I could spend a 1/4 of a million to push the issue but that’s plain stupid and why I say it’s not possible.
Historically you could just ask GM and they would send you a sticker, they haven’t done that on cars in At least 10 years.
In the 90’s one of my relatives drove back a Canadian car, dealer gave them the sticker and they didn’t even have the paperwork yet and it went right through, border folks had everything on hand and it was very simple..
Even though the laws are the same now as then because manufacturers don’t cooperate it is a completely different situation now,
First world problems.