shermac 21-

I believe Mikes' enquiry related to taking a car into the U S A , whereas you are talking about importing a mini into Canada-

Yes, Lewiston N Y Border Point is the only point in the Niagara frontier that allows export and then only after 72 hour wait time-But remember this is a U S Customs policy  only and if you show up at a Canadian Customs Office with your car, they will process it-

BIG AL

Yep, no probs-Just have working tail/brake lights-

BIG AL

Thanks Al!

I was thinking of flat towing one back to the US.  Is flat towing legal in Canada?

mtgibby                                                                                                               

And Mike, slighty O/T based on your question, but, if l deliver a car to the U S Customs, the actual buyer must be there to sign for it-And in theory do the paperwork=

The last 3-4 minis that l have exported,where the buyer was not present,  l was either turned back or had to go to the expense of activating my Brokers Bond, a cost of around $300.00

This is something new, they claim, it falls under the Fair Trade Practice of 2002 , but l believe it all has to do with tightening up Border crossing points and Homeland Security-

When l tried to tell them that the buyer was in Texas or California, they just stare at you and say "whatever" go get your Bond-It usually takes at least 24 hours minimum and in the meantime you sit and wait-

BIG AL

You have it cheap going into the U S A-

3% 0n the first $1,000. and 2 1/2% on the balance, so on a $10K car, figure on $255.00-

Your State tax is extra of course-

BIG AL-

How much does Uncle Sam want it I bring a Canadian registered car into the US?

(I promise not to attempt to smuggle in any beaver pelts, maple syrup, or LaBatt Blue!)

mtgibby