Can a US citizen drive a non-US vehicle into the US from Canada?

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Does anyone know if a US citizen drive a non-US vehicle into the US from Canada? I understand that non-residents can bring non-conforming vehicles into the US, for a period of no longer than a year. But trying to find out if a US citizen can do that, it gets kind of confusing. Does anyone have information on this, or experience? I realize that formally importing a vehicle is possible, if one is willing to put in the effort to make it conform, or if the vehicle is over 25 years old. But it wouldn't be an old vehicle and there would be no intention to keep the vehicle in the US.
 
I would think that depends on your story, if it belongs to your brother-in-law who flew down for a family matter in the lower 48 and he'll be driving it back later on........:))
 
Yeah...not quite, but appreciate the idea. The car would not have Canada plates. It would be a drive on the right side of the road van, IE not Japan or England.
 
I've never done that but I would think it's the person not the vehicle that needs a pass, thinking of all the commercial vehicles that pass through the border with who knows who is driving it.....might be best to call Customs and ask.
 
customs pings more on EPA and DOT compliance and you will need to fill out forms... DOT Form HS-7 and EPA Form 3520-1

not sure how insurance works, but years back I drove in Mexico and my insurance would cover it with an additional rider that cost extra, but wasn't that hard to do...extra paperwork and some extra fees...typical government stuff

go look up those forms first before you do anything and that should give you a good idea of how you are looking compliance wise...
 
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