Import Regulations
- The vehicle must be at least 25+ years old to be exempt from USA Safety, Emissions and Bumper regulations.
- Age of the vehicle is from the date of manufacture not the registration date.
- Vehicle age must be verified with the V5 registration document.
- VIN stamp or VIN plate permanently attached to the vehicle must be visible and matching the registration document (no galvanised chassis).
- Original engine – engine number must be visible and match the V5
- Original Chassis
(More detailed information can be found in the useful links sections below.)
USA
Canada
- The vehicle must be over 15 years old to qualify for exemption from the RIV programme.
- The importer needs to be able to prove the age of the vehicle, using the VIN and V5 documentation.
- Registration requirements vary from state to state, so it is important to check the regulations of the state you wish to register the vehicle. Click the Link bellow to find out more.
US Customs and Border Protection
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car
NHSTA Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements
https://icsw.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/
Other USA Importable Land Rovers
http://www.nhtsa.gov./cars/rules/import/elig092210.pdf
2017 List of USA Registered Importers
https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/active_ri_listfeb2017.pdf
Useful links for importing into the USA
Useful links for importing into Canada
Canadian Border Services Agency
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
Canadian Border Services Agency Vehicle Import For Personal Use
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-12-1-eng.html