Importing a Luxury & Classic Car to Canada | Fast & Hassle-Free Customs Clearance
How to Import a Luxury or Classic Car into Canada
Bringing a luxury or classic car into Canada involves customs clearance, duty payments, and compliance with Transport Canada regulations. Whether you’re importing a high-end sports car, vintage collector’s vehicle, or exotic import, Clearit Customs ensures a smooth, legal, and cost-effective process.
Import Your Luxury or Classic Car with Clearit
To legally import a luxury & classic cars into Canada, follow these key steps:
1. Confirm Eligibility
– Luxury Cars: Vehicles less than 15 years old must comply with Transport Canada’s Import Guidelines.
– Classic Cars (15+ years old): Exempt from Transport Canada regulations & RIV inspection.
2. Gather Required Documents
– Bill of Sale (proof of purchase).
– Title & Registration (from the country of export).
– Recall Clearance Letter (for vehicles under 15 years old).
– CBSA Import Declaration (BSF186 Form).
3. Pay Import Duties & Taxes
– Duty-Free: Vehicles made in the U.S. or Mexico (under CUSMA) are exempt.
– 6.1% Import Duty: Applies to non-North American luxury brands (Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, etc.).
– Luxury Tax: Canada imposes an additional Luxury Tax on vehicles valued over $100,000 CAD.
– GST & PST/HST: Taxes vary based on your province.
4. Clearance & Registration
– File import paperwork with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
– Pay applicable duties & taxes.
– Vehicles less than 15 years old require RIV registration & inspection before provincial registration.
– Classic cars (15+ years) skip RIV registration but may need a provincial safety inspection.