1. This notice is to clarify the border declaration procedure for new Canadian specification vehicles (Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) compliant) being imported into Canada from foreign countries, including the United States.
2. Please note that NEW Canadian specification vehicles bearing a valid Canadian Statement of Compliance label cannot be entered into the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Program.
A vehicle is considered “NEW†when it is purchased directly from a manufacturer. Acquisition documents must clearly indicate a purchase at the manufacturing level. Vehicles purchased at the retail level in the United States are not considered “NEWâ€.
A “Canadian specification vehicle†is defined as a vehicle built to Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and bearing a Canadian Statement of Compliance to that effect.
ARGO Customs specializes in making Canadian imports and exports as simple as possible! If you need help making the most of this new system, we can reduce your workload while ensuring your goods pass customs as quickly as possible. Contact us to speak with a customs broker in Canada!