MrGutz Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Anyone done it? Expensive? Hard? Thinking of buying a 2012 Rental, it may still have the Full warranty. Thanks GutZ Edited February 9, 2012 by MrGutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Anyone done it? Expensive? Hard? Thinking of buying a 2012 Rental, it may still have the Full warranty. Thanks GutZ In Canada when buying an American vehicule we have to fill out a RIV report (Registered Import Vehicule) $220.00 for the report and then get the vehicule inspected (cost included in the report) at an affiliated establishment that is recognized by the RIV report, then pay the taxes and your ready to register at the dmv. Call the border they will steer you in the right direction. JG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I was going to ask next week when we go through the border. Just what they tell you and what is the actuallity, are usually two separate things. Thanks GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I brought one home a few years back and it was no problem at all. Went inside at the boarder took about 15min and i was on my way. I did hear its not as easy anymore though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW_Vermont Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've purchased sea-doos, going the other way, though. I suggest you contact an "Import Specialist". I believe one can be located at the Champlain, NY facility. I'd call there in advance. Sometimes, the inspectors are not used to such questions because they are worried about money, citizenship and terrorists day in and day out. I think this is the best way to get proper information and document your conversation and who with...because you may need to show the regular inspectors at the border what's what. NW_Vermont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi Gutz, We have purchased new sleds in Quebec over the years, most recently in 2011. We purchased the sleds for our own use and not as a business buying and selling sleds. This makes a difference. The dealer that you are buying it from will give you the bill of sale. Check the bill of sale against the sled for typos. This you present to the U.S. Customs. There is one form that we would fill out at Customs with the sled info, cost of the sled and our info. Customs checks the VIN on the sled. We never had to pay anything. We always crossed the border in VT on 91. The warranty is another issue. The sled will probably be warrantied for whatever it had when it was new, one year complete and maybe 2nd year on the motor. You will NOT be able to purchase an extended warranty. PM me if you want any info. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greasemonkey Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've done it twice. The dealer filled out all the paperwork needed for customs and warranty transfer from Canadian to US. Then I loaded the sleds in my enclosed trailer and said have a nice day as I crossed the border. Never declared the sleds. Yes I took a chance but I was younger then! A friend of mine use to buy Sea Doos when the rate was 1.40 to 1 and re-sell them here all the time. Never had a problem at the border. Again, that was a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagman56 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I've done it twice. The dealer filled out all the paperwork needed for customs and warranty transfer from Canadian to US. Then I loaded the sleds in my enclosed trailer and said have a nice day as I crossed the border. Never declared the sleds. Yes I took a chance but I was younger then! A friend of mine use to buy Sea Doos when the rate was 1.40 to 1 and re-sell them here all the time. Never had a problem at the border. Again, that was a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagman56 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I would call Bob Weaver Sports yamaha dealer close to border on the US side. I spoke to him before and he has plenty of knowledge on this topic. Phone is 716-693-1500 ask for Bob weaver. Thanks, Jagman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks everybody!! I will see at the end of this trip where I stand and start lining up my 4 stroke options. Gutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW_Vermont Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Also, if you are already not on top of this, make sure the dealer knows you are taking it (them) out of the country. For "export". This should get you out of paying the GST/PST taxes. And, because of NAFTA, if the sled is made in North America there is no duty or other taxes to bring 'er home. This is dated info, so please check with the dealer, the dealer close to the border suggested by somebody else and that Import Specialist I mentioned earlier. NW. PS. When I bought my two Sea Doos, the exchage was $1.62CN for each US dollar! Those were the days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have purchased 4 sleds in Canada but it has been quite a few years as the exchange is not favorable anymore. I HAD to pay the GST/PST tax every time and then re-apply for it after bringing it home and sending in the paperwork showing that I imported it into the US. The GST & PST were two seperate places and you have to wait 4-6 weeks to get a check from them. No import fee bringing a sled into the US (at least not back then) and they just verify your purchase receipts and fill out a quick form and give it to you. Happy Trails Gutz !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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