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[hotroder69]

Has anyone imported a Mini from the UK? Just wondering how much trouble it is.

 

Thanks

Charlie

[mab01uk]

Some information on the US Mini Forum NAM (see link below)

 

"It is not easy for US citizens wanting to bring a Mini into the US. Depending on the specific situation, can range from a mild hassle, to hard, to very difficult, to impossible. You will have to deal with Environmental Protection Agency emission issues and Department of Transportation requirements for safety equipment and standards. Of course, you will have to pay duty on the vehicle as well, 2.5% for a car.
This page provides information for importing a vehicle into the U.S. , including requirements of the U.S. Customs Service and those of other agencies. Since requirements are subject to frequent changes, contact information has been provided for the agencies mentioned. Be sure to contact these agencies (particularly EPA and DOT) before importing your vehicle."

"As a general rule all motor vehicles imported into the United States that are less than 25 years old must comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), or be brought into compliance with the FMVSS by a Registered Importer.
Imported motor vehicles are subject to U.S. safety standards, bumper standards, and air pollution control (emission) standards. Most vehicles manufactured abroad that conform with U.S. safety, bumper, and emission standards are exported expressly for sale in the United States; therefore, it is unlikely that a vehicle obtained abroad meets all relevant standards. Be skeptical of claims by a foreign dealer or other seller that a vehicle meets these standards or can readily be brought into compliance. Nonconforming vehicles entering the United States must be brought into compliance, exported, or destroyed."

 

USA Importing Laws and Contacts

Here are all the details in reguards to importing laws, importing regulations and limitations

http://www.northamer...d-contacts.html

 

 

In the UK Phoenix Cargo are experienced in Mini exports all over the world including the USA and are Mini enthusiasts too!

http://www.phoenix-cargo.com/

Edited by mab01uk, 28 September 2014 - 10:12 PM.

[lucas1amps]

i sold my last mini to a chap in mexico. Incarnation arranged everything from picking the car up from myself the paperwork the transport and delivery in mexico they import and export some of the most expensive cars in the world and cater for the gumball rally there service is excellent