Importing (Was: Importing to Canada)

["Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxx>]

Basically there are only two government branches you'll have to deal with. 
My guess is that this is the rule for every country world-wide.
The two branches are: 1) The Customs and 2) The registration authority

I recommend you write a letter (as to get a written reply, and also proof of 
what has been said, so you don't run into any unpleasant surprises like 
"Well Sir, that's not what WE meant..."

The Customs do two things - collect import tax on the vehicle and make 
trouble for you if there's a ban on some aspect of the vehicle.
In Norway, for instance, the DeLorean is not allowed imported due to the 
fact that it has a CFC- airconditioning. CFC is banned over here. Yet there 
is an exeption (which I used) - I had to apply to another government 
institution (environment & transport) which gave me permission to import 
because the DeLorean is considered a unique, historical and 
preservation-worthy vehicle! :)

The Traffic Station also do two things - they register the vehicle and are 
always in serious doubt. These are what they are doubting...what color is 
the car!!! Why is the VIN plates and chassisnumbers different?

So my advice is contact the Customs and Traffic Station - let them send you 
the necessary papers. Be sure you have something from the in writing. God 
knows there are Customs officials out there acting as "judge".

Best wishes
Stian Birkeland
Norway

VIN # 06759 - License: RA 36211


> From: "Richard Petrie" <juffo7@xxxx>
> Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [DML] Importing to Canada
> Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 15:47:57 CDT
>
> Would it be possible if any responses could "cc"-it to me as well. I am
> faced with this situation and I am somewhat in the dark on the subject.
>
> Many Thanks,
> Richard P.
>
>
> >From: James Espey <james@xxxx>
> >Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [DML] Importing to Canada
> >Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 15:27:11 -0600
> >
> >Anyone have info on what it takes to get a car into Canada if it's
> >purchased in the states?
> >
> >Email em privately - thanks...
> >
> >James Espey
> >DeLorean Motor Company
> >Houston, Texas
> >
> >281/568-9573
> >800/USA-DMC1
> >http://www.delorean.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
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