# Bringing a Vehicle to Canada

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/bringing-a-vehicle-to-canada/6075>\
**Category:** The Landing Experience\
**Created:** [August 10, 2016, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/bringing-a-vehicle-to-canada/6075 "2016-08-10T16:23:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![ForumUser](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/54ee81/32.png) [@ForumUser](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/ForumUser)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2016, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/bringing-a-vehicle-to-canada/6075/1 "2016-08-10T16:23:05Z")

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I immigrated to Canada from USA.

I own a car which I would like to bring.

Am I subjected PST/HST/RST?

What duties am I required to pay?

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2016, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/bringing-a-vehicle-to-canada/6075/2 "2016-08-11T17:00:10Z")

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

Unfortunately, it is difficult for us to provide a definitive timeline related to when you will be contacted or when an appointment will be set.

Regarding your questions about your car,

You can find some additional information in our **[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)** [I am immigrating to Canada. How do I bring my belongings with me?](http://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/landing-and-leaving/landing-in-canada/i-am-immigrating-to-canada-how-do-i-bring-my-belongings-with-me/) article.  
Here is an excerpt,

> [@](#):
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> **Can I bring my vehicle to Canada?**
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> **From the United States**
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> Your vehicle must meet Canadian standards, even if it was manufactured for the United States (US). **Before** you try to import it, check if your vehicle is on the [list of vehicles admissible from the United States](http://findlink.at/riv) published by Transport Canada.
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> At the border, you must inform US Customs that your vehicle will leave the US permanently. US Customs recommends that you [contact the port of crossing](http://findlink.at/portcrscon)directly to find out what documentation is required and their hours of operation.
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> Read more information about [exporting a motor vehicle from the US](http://findlink.at/expcar).

You can find some detailed information regarding costs on the [Registrar of Imported Vehicles](https://www.riv.ca/CostConsiderations.aspx)website in the [Cost Considerations](https://www.riv.ca/CostConsiderations.aspx) section.

You may want to contact the Canada Border Services Agency directly to find out the details regarding by dialing toll-free **1-800-461-9999** from within Canada or **1-506-636-5064** from outside Canada (long distance charges may apply) for some information regarding your situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)