Help: Importing a motor to USA

[isuzulb7]

So i am trynig to figure out what i need to do to get a duramax motor across the border. I will be driving from canada into the USA at the detroit MI border. I called USA customs / border services and they were not very helpfull at all they did not tell me anything. Pretty much all i want to do is drive across the border with the motor in the back of the truck, has anyone done this ? or know whats involed . This is starting to become a real headache i cant find any info on what is needed .

 

[MadMaxx61]

So i am trynig to figure out what i need to do to get a duramax motor across the border. I will be driving from canada into the USA at the detroit MI border. I called USA customs / border services and they were not very helpfull at all they did not tell me anything. Pretty much all i want to do is drive across the border with the motor in the back of the truck, has anyone done this ? or know whats involed . This is starting to become a real headache i cant find any info on what is needed .

are you taking it there for work on it or selling it?


I am Windsor so I know all the fun.

I will say your best bet is to call Dell Will http://www.dellwill.com/ that is who I use.

 

[isuzulb7]

Trading it for another motor. i will check this out

 

[isuzulb7]

is it expensive? what all is involved

 

[JD Dave]

If your trading motors, it won't be a problem just tell them what your doing. Get Tony to make up a bill for the switch at zero dollars. Make sure my rims are chromed before you do the swap though. We were just at Tony's today.

 

[isuzulb7]

the border told me i had to get a broker even thou i told them i was just going to do a straight trade.

 

[isuzulb7]

If your trading motors, it won't be a problem just tell them what your doing. Get Tony to make up a bill for the switch at zero dollars. Make sure my rims are chromed before you do the swap though. We were just at Tony's today.

have you brought a motor into the states before? im just trying to get this all figured out so i dont get the shaft at the border . I want everything to run smoothly. were heading up on the 17 so if you need anything im sure we could grab it for ya and save you the trip.

 

[Sledhead]

This may be useful info; http://duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23411

 

[isuzulb7]

Thats more of briniging goods into canada but handy know.

 

[Canadian Cowboy]

You tell them them the motor is a gift plain and simple but be prepared for them to ask who it is for,Etc.
Answer properly and a way you go.
CC

 

[ZR1160]

If it has a value over 2K your gona need to broker it. For tax they will want to know the country of manufacture. They will also want detailed info on who your trading with, and be prepared for them to call the other party to verify the transaction. I showed up at the boarder with a motor i sold to a guy in Maine, I was there for 4hrs trying to sort it out.....PITA