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New Rules for Importing Vehicles into the United States from Canada

By admin | Published: September 13, 2011

There are new rules for Registered Importers who import vehicles into the United States from Canada. The new rules were passed at the end of August and become effective on September 26, 2011.

In 2010, 17,991 vehicles were imported through the Registered Importer program, up 67 per cent from the year before. The volume for the first half of 2011 went up even higher, to 10,597 units to the end of June 2011.

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Did You Know?

By admin | Published: August 26, 2011

79,878 vehicles were imported from the United States into Canada through the RIV program in the first half of 2011. More than 900,000 vehicles have been imported by and for Canadians through the RIV program since 2006.�
There are still vehicles going southbound too. 17,991 vehicles were imported into the United States from Canada by Registered Importers in 2010, up 67 per cent from the year before. There has been an additional 19 per cent increase this year so far. Registered Importers brought in 10,597 vehicles from Canada in the first half of 2011.

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Refunds of Sales and Use Tax on Vehicles Exported from the United States

By admin | Published: July 19, 2011

A vehicle exporter in Texas has received a refund of the sales and use tax paid on a motor vehicle because it was exported to Japan. The Cadillac Escalade was registered in the state. The Comptroller of Public Accounts released her decision granting the refund about 12 weeks ago.

NAATA cautions our members that refund applications are fact specific and you are advised to obtain a professional opinion prior to seeking a refund. Refund applications on exported vehicles are typically denied. But the law may permit a refund under certain facts as in this case. Each state maintains its own laws and jurisdiction on refund applications.

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Download another recent decision in which the refund was denied

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Update on Vietnam Car Import Restrictions

By admin | Published: June 21, 2011

Vietnam has passed a new regulation to limit vehicle import. The new rules will take effect on June 26. Click here to read a news article about the pending changes. Click here to download the rule changes.

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Vietnam Restricts Car Imports

By admin | Published: May 24, 2011

News reports from Vietnam indicate that the Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced new rules that will make it more difficult to import vehicles into the country. The new rules, which are reported to take effect as of June 26, restrict who can import vehicles into the country. Read more…

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Do You Export or Import American Cars Around the World? Don’t Miss This Event

By admin | Published: May 10, 2011

NAATA’s 2011 International Dealer Conference for auto importers and exporters will be held in New York City from Thursday October 27 to Saturday October 29, 2011. Make sure you book the date in your calendar. This is the place to meet suppliers and customers from around the world. Registration is now open.

Click here for details.

For conference sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tahverlee Dunlop, Tahverlee@naata.org.

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Canadians Buying Vehicles Imported From the United States

By admin | Published: April 21, 2011

With the Canadian dollar hitting $1.05 against the U.S. dollar, and continuing to increase, there has been more news coverage about Canadians buying vehicles imported from the United States. CTV, one of Canada’s national news networks, recently asked NAATA about the reasons for the price difference between the two countries. Click here to see the television broadcast. There have been more news articles about the flow of imports into Canada over the past couple of weeks. There has been news coverage right across the country. Consumer comments after news articles posted on the internet are interesting. Read more news coverage.

And click here for more news on vehicle imports.

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Meet Vehicle Buyers and Suppliers from Around the World

By admin | Published: April 13, 2011

Registration is now open for the 2011 International Markets Congress in Valencia, Spain, hosted in June by our European Affiliate organization, EAIVT. The Congress presents a tremendous opportunity to meet vehicle buyers and suppliers from North America and Europe. More than 50 companies have already registered. A discount on the registration fee is provided to members of NAATA. If you are a NAATA member, please note this information on your registration form.

Click here to register for the Congress

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Get Listed in the 2011 Directory of Vehicle Exporters and Importers

By admin | Published: March 31, 2011

NAATA is getting ready to publish the 2011 edition of The Directory of Cross-Border Motor Vehicle Specialists. If your company is in the business of vehicle export or import, make sure your information is listed in The Directory. The deadline for getting your company information to us is April 29, 2011.

The Directory is an invaluable marketing tool for exporters and importers. It is sent in glossy hard copy and online to buyers, customers, suppliers, dealer groups, and trade offices around the world. Buyers look to The Directory as a source of information for finding suppliers, customers and business partners and assessing their credibility.

Get Listed in the Directory