Import to the US??

Post by **FalcoColumbarius** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:50 pm

DelicaDJ wrote: I guess that won't work, eh?

Daniel, you're not turning Canadian on us are you?

DelicaDJ · Post by **DelicaDJ** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:05 pm

FalcoColumbarius wrote:
DelicaDJ wrote: I guess that won't work, eh?
Daniel, you're not turning Canadian on us are you?

Sure, why not? I have a reason to, don't I?

Post by **FalcoColumbarius** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:21 pm

DelicaDJ wrote:
FalcoColumbarius wrote:
DelicaDJ wrote: I guess that won't work, eh?
Daniel, you're not turning Canadian on us are you?
Sure, why not? I have a reason to, don't I?

Take off, eh?
So the important thing to remember when becoming a cheese head is how to spell Canada, which is with a C, eh? ana N, eh? ana D, eh?

DelicaDJ · Post by **DelicaDJ** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:20 pm

Yep, I got that, at least some people know what they're talkin' aboot

Post by **FalcoColumbarius** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:34 pm

Eh.... and remember.... it's a roof on your house, eh? ......

DelicaDJ · Post by **DelicaDJ** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:53 pm

A quartet I recently went to see in Bellingham said when they sang in BC, they sang in the key of Eh!

DelicaDJ · Post by **DelicaDJ** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:03 pm

I was reading the Samurai Trucks website, & it appears that they can import at least a few JDM vehicles to the States, including Mitsu Minicab vans & possibly Delicas??? Am I reading wrong?

jessef · Post by **jessef** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:07 pm

DelicaDJ wrote:I was reading the Samurai Trucks website, & it appears that they can import at least a few JDM vehicles to the States, including Mitsu Minicab vans & possibly Delicas??? Am I reading wrong?

There's a number of importers in the US that specialize in the mini kei trucks.

It can be imported only as a farm/offroad use vehicle.

You can't register them nor drive them on public roads.

DelicaDJ · Post by **DelicaDJ** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:51 pm

I wonder if they could be imported as such, used legitimately on a farm, & then when they are 25 years old, re-reg'd as a road vehicle? I know of a few people that probably could use a vehicle like these on the farm, for a few years... Maybe I'm stretchin' it a bit, eh?

jessef · Post by **jessef** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:05 pm

DelicaDJ wrote:I wonder if they could be imported as such, used legitimately on a farm, & then when they are 25 years old, re-reg'd as a road vehicle? I know of a few people that probably could use a vehicle like these on the farm, for a few years... Maybe I'm stretchin' it a bit, eh?

Nope.

According to the US import laws, vehicles newer than 25 years of age imported into the country can only be used as parts/farm/offroad vehicles and will never be allowed to be registered for public road use.

The actual pdf doc is available online at one of the gov sites.

DelicaDJ · Post by **DelicaDJ** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:15 pm

That sucks!

This country is a hellhole sometimes!

Moving to Canada seems more & more to be part of my future...

dkoltz · Post by **dkoltz** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:51 pm

Great forum - quite the education here

Let's say I have a family member who lives in Canada (I need to find out whether or not they have obtained citizenship yet). What if the vehicle were registered in their name and it just so happened to be driven 365 days/year in the US? Would they have to insure the vehicle in Canada? Any potential downsides or foreseeable problems with this option that you guys can think of??

Post by **FalcoColumbarius** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:45 pm

One of the major issues would be insurance. Read the rest of the thread, I'm sure it addresses this.

I also recommend reading this page: Welcome to Delica Canada: Read This Before You Do Anything.

Welcome to Delica Canada, Dkoltz

Falco.

jessef · Post by **jessef** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:11 pm

dkoltz wrote:Great forum - quite the education here

Let's say I have a family member who lives in Canada (I need to find out whether or not they have obtained citizenship yet). What if the vehicle were registered in their name and it just so happened to be driven 365 days/year in the US? Would they have to insure the vehicle in Canada? Any potential downsides or foreseeable problems with this option that you guys can think of??

Two problems.

It will depend on which province they live in (vehicle will be registered/insured) that will dictate how long they can drive outside of the province insured.

The second is again insurance. What happens in case of an accident ? You can really open up a liability lawsuit if it goes that way.

What would your family member think of you driving their vehicle insured under their name outside of Canada ?

dkoltz · Post by **dkoltz** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:45 am

Good points - thanks for the feedback.

Another question... If I'm employed by a Canadian company, yet live in the US; does that open any possibilities? Or, does it come down to where you claim your primary residence?

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