Does the 25 yr import rule apply to Canada? The truck was obviously made in US. I’m thinking of selling my 2010 RCSB Tundra and want to know if I can advertise in lower 48? Would open up my chances.
Selling 2010 Tundra from Canada to US?
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In case any future searchers find this, the answer is: "maybe". If a vehicle originally sold into Canada has EPA and NHTSA compliance stickers on it, then it can be sold in the USA (after importation--i.e. after clearing US Customs).
The EPA sticker is usually under the hood or in the engine compartment, and will say something like: "This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA regulations in effect as of date of manufacture". The NHTSA sticker is usually on the driver's side door pillar or door edge, and will say something like: "This vehicle conforms to all applicable safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards in effect on date of manufacture". Samples below with the important bits highlighted.
OTOH, if a vehicle originally sold in Canada doesn't have either of these stickers, there are still options:
It may be possible to get a letter of conformity from the manufacturer, but I'm not sure how cooperative Toyota would be about that (never tried it).
Another option would be to have the car "federalized" by a Registered Importer, which means either confirming that it is in compliance with US regulations, or modifying it so it is. This might be simple, like a new speedometer or different headlights, or it might be more complicated.
BTW, sounds like a cool truck. I was all hot for one of those a few years ago. GLWS
The EPA sticker is usually under the hood or in the engine compartment, and will say something like: "This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA regulations in effect as of date of manufacture". The NHTSA sticker is usually on the driver's side door pillar or door edge, and will say something like: "This vehicle conforms to all applicable safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards in effect on date of manufacture". Samples below with the important bits highlighted.
OTOH, if a vehicle originally sold in Canada doesn't have either of these stickers, there are still options:
It may be possible to get a letter of conformity from the manufacturer, but I'm not sure how cooperative Toyota would be about that (never tried it).
Another option would be to have the car "federalized" by a Registered Importer, which means either confirming that it is in compliance with US regulations, or modifying it so it is. This might be simple, like a new speedometer or different headlights, or it might be more complicated.
BTW, sounds like a cool truck. I was all hot for one of those a few years ago. GLWS
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So far I think it’s going to be easy as far as regulations. I’ve received a list that coincides with what I
had found on my own from a member on tundras.com.
Of course, it’s just flipped me the bird and dash lit up like a Christmas tree. Sorting this mess out.
It is very rare and they are cool. But it’s got to go.
In 2017 I imported a 2005 4Runner from Canada. At the time there was almost no information on how to go about doing so, and I took the chance and it all went smoothly. The vehicle has to be "substantially similar" to the one sold in the US, so you should be good on that front.
If the vehicle doesn't have the sticker mentioned by @gilmorneau then you can reach out directly to Toyota and they can provide a letter stating the vehicle meets US EPA regulations. The seller of the 4Runner I purchased did so and Toyota turned the letter around in a few days. I no longer have access to the email that I was using at the time otherwise I'd get you the info for Toyota to get the letter.
I will say this... I wouldn't worry about advertising it in the US. Just let any potential buyers know that the importing is on them, and keep in mind that you will probably need to be of assistance in some paperwork-related way.
If the vehicle doesn't have the sticker mentioned by @gilmorneau then you can reach out directly to Toyota and they can provide a letter stating the vehicle meets US EPA regulations. The seller of the 4Runner I purchased did so and Toyota turned the letter around in a few days. I no longer have access to the email that I was using at the time otherwise I'd get you the info for Toyota to get the letter.
I will say this... I wouldn't worry about advertising it in the US. Just let any potential buyers know that the importing is on them, and keep in mind that you will probably need to be of assistance in some paperwork-related way.
