IMPORTING TO CANADA BROKER NEEDED

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Melissarv

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Hi y"all!!

Can anyone advise on a broker that you have used when purchasing an RV from the US to import into Canada?
There are so many listed online so would prefer a tried and tested one if possible?

Thanks
 
Hi y"all!!

Can anyone advise on a broker that you have used when purchasing an RV from the US to import into Canada?
There are so many listed online so would prefer a tried and tested one if possible?

Thanks
Is it a trailer or a motorhome? Trailers are beyond easy to do yourself, I've imported 2.
 
We used a broker arranged by a dealer friend of ours, and we crossed a Houlton ME. Unfortunately, it was over 20 years ago and my memory doesn't go back that far. However, our son has imported 2 SUV's and a boat doing the paperwork himself without any difficulty. Those were in Ontario, where I see you are located. If you do still want to use a broker, I'd suggest you contact a local car dealership and ask them who they would use.

Ed
 
I've exported about a dozen motorhomes to BC over the last few years (one per year, June 2024 was most recent) and have always done the work myself. I have never found the need for a broker. The proceedure is very simple. The seller (owner or dealer) faxes the required documents to CBP at your boarder crossing for export clearance 72 hours before entering Canada. Present your documbets to Canada, pay the taxes, RIV fee and you're on your way. A Canadian inspection is required; cost is included in your RIV fee. Typically, it's usually day time running lights need to be working as almost all US made RVs are already Canadian compliant. A few exceptions but can be confirmed on RIV website. The only import costs are the RIV Canada fee and GST. No cost to export. All of the information is on the RIV Canada website Vehicle Import Form
 
Hey guys. Stupid question here. What is this broker stuff for. Is it buying something and bring it back or just to drive and register.
Just not sure what's going on. Hate to pull up to a border and get bad news or even buy something. I've driven over them but. Just curious.
Thanks guys
 
Also, US rules require that you stop at the US Border station, present the paperwork before crossing into Canada. Don't ask me why, other than it is the LAW. They took all of 2 minutes to look at the paperwork, went out to the RV compared the VIN with the paperwork and we were told to proceed, but they needed prior notice as stated above.

Ed
 
So this just a procedure when you buy something here, a motor home, trailer, car I guess and want to register it in Canada.
Now again just asking. Is this because it's cheaper or just because someone lives there or what ever personal reason. I did read it's a simple thing to do yourself but we all know any paper work just sucks.
This here is again just cause I'm curious. Thanks again guys.
 
OP can clarify on why. May be price but local dealer refused offer they made so I suspect they have eye on unit(s) in the states that match what they are looking for and in price range they can afford/ feel is fair.
 
So this just a procedure when you buy something here, a motor home, trailer, car I guess and want to register it in Canada.
Now again just asking. Is this because it's cheaper or just because someone lives there or what ever personal reason. I did read it's a simple thing to do yourself but we all know any paper work just sucks.
This here is again just cause I'm curious. Thanks again guys.
With the exchange rate the way it is, it might not be a price issue as much as an availability issue. The 2 TTs I have imported were models not available in Ontario.
 
You can use an online broker program, then certain paperwork has to be sent for export to the border 72hrs before hand (and they dont even open the email, so bring hard copies of everything, even the email!), they have to stamp it, then you deal with the Canadian side and pay the tax on it. They give you a form so you can license it in Canada but it has to get saftied, day time running lights added and Canadian Tire does something too. Its a lot of steps but worth it for the right unit at the right price
 
OP can clarify on why. May be price but local dealer refused offer they made so I suspect they have eye on unit(s) in the states that match what they are looking for and in price range they can afford/ feel is fair.
The pricing is significantly less even with the exchange rate! There is more inventory there and they price things properly that's why I'm buying there.
 
OP can clarify on why. May be price but local dealer refused offer they made so I suspect they have eye on unit(s) in the states that match what they are looking for and in price range they can afford/ feel is fair.
Price and inventory both are significantly better then here unfortunately.
 
Melissa you had best do it soon as there likely will be reciprocal import tariffs applied if the US goes ahead with the proposed 25% tariffs on everything imported from Canada.

Ed
 
Melissa you had best do it soon as there likely will be reciprocal import tariffs applied if the US goes ahead with the proposed 25% tariffs on everything imported from Canada.

Ed
Likely isn't the word, try definitely. There was a new and used car dealer on CBS news last night explaining prices here will rise 15-20% and that's for most everything. Nor would prices ever go down were a manufacturer to relocate to the US. They left for a reason, if they return that reason will show up as higher prices. Tariffs, as Churchill explained a century ago, are a tax on consumers and a cash cow to the rich.
We could be buying a damn good Chinese made EV in the US right now were it not for protectionism.
 
Also, US rules require that you stop at the US Border station, present the paperwork before crossing into Canada. Don't ask me why, other than it is the LAW. They took all of 2 minutes to look at the paperwork, went out to the RV compared the VIN with the paperwork and we were told to proceed, but they needed prior notice as stated above.

Ed
They want to make sure the unit is not reported stolen or has a lien against it before it leaves the country.
 
Hi y"all!!

Can anyone advise on a broker that you have used when purchasing an RV from the US to import into Canada?
There are so many listed online so would prefer a tried and tested one if possible?

Thanks
We've bought 3 RV'S AND 2 trucks over the years (We live in a border city) and have always done the paperwork at the border ourselves. It's always been quite straight forward.
 
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