Vandal21
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I have been researching this for quite a while as I've lived overseas for a little over 4 years. I see this question pop up every now and then and thought I would compile a couple links of important information. This is the legal way and means you have to go through to import. Some people may have a CTR in the states, but I assure you 99.9% it's there illegally. When you ask these people how they did it, the reply is generally the same ('I know someone') and they never tell you how they did it. It's because they know they can loose their car and cause a company to go out of business by paying hefty fines.
Pay attention to the NHTSA link. This sets the precedent for all vehicle importation:
Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements
This link is from a RI (Registered Importer) who lays out just how much it can cost and even more requirements:
Untitled Document
Of course the EPA has to be involved:
Importing Vehicles and Engines into the U.S. | Transportation & Air Quality | US EPA
I hope this helps people to understand what it takes to import a EK9 to the states.
If anyone on this forum has imported a EK9 to the states I would be interested in seeing the cost and bureaucratic layout of how they did it. Of course, those with the 'I know someone' answers need not reply. Hopefully someone messages the NHTSA and lets them know about you. Your illegal activities have influenced our government to make it difficult to bring vehicles into the states. Sorry for jumping on a stand there.
Pay attention to the NHTSA link. This sets the precedent for all vehicle importation:
Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements
This link is from a RI (Registered Importer) who lays out just how much it can cost and even more requirements:
Untitled Document
Of course the EPA has to be involved:
Importing Vehicles and Engines into the U.S. | Transportation & Air Quality | US EPA
I hope this helps people to understand what it takes to import a EK9 to the states.
If anyone on this forum has imported a EK9 to the states I would be interested in seeing the cost and bureaucratic layout of how they did it. Of course, those with the 'I know someone' answers need not reply. Hopefully someone messages the NHTSA and lets them know about you. Your illegal activities have influenced our government to make it difficult to bring vehicles into the states. Sorry for jumping on a stand there.
