Karlo
02-01-2009, 10:56 PM
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp/tp2436/rs200804/menu.htm
Amateur building of kit cars from imported starter kits
Is a starter kit a car or parts? Shipment contents provide useful clues, and each import is considered on its own merits. TC may ask for a complete parts list (not including attachment hardware).
In a parts shipment/starter kit, important systems such as the fuel system, the brake system, the power train and the suspension system are not included.
When these systems are completely absent, the kit will likely pass Customs if:
the kit is not assembled (the body and frame are separate);
the wiring harness, steering system and interior parts are not installed (with the possible exception of the windshield, some trim and the instrument panel).
Importing a starter kit
TC suggests that you research and visit the company that is manufacturing your kit and make sure that the kit will clear Customs before you make any payments.
If you plan to build your own car using an imported starter kit, you can make clearing Customs easier if you:
Have the manufacturer fax send you an exact packing list of the parts that will be in the container when it reaches Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and fax it to TC before you buy the kit.
Make sure the list:
has a number on each page that will correspond with the import documents;
has the manufacturer's name in the letterhead; and
exactly matches the packing list supplied with the shipment and the parts that will be in it.
Since you are importing parts only, you will need a detailed list of every part, as you would get from any parts counter, including part numbers (except nuts, bolts, washers, clips, fasteners, etc., which can be listed together). TC will not accept a list of parts that are deleted from a kit.
Note: Importing a kit from a private sale can pose a problem, but TC will review the parts list without part numbers and determine each case on its own merits.
Fill out and sign the declaration form (http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp/tp2436/rs200804/Declaration_of_the_car_parts_importer.pdf) you will find at the end of this document and fax it and the parts list to 613-998-8541.
If TC considers that the parts on the list do NOT add up to a motor vehicle that can be certified, you will receive a form letter to present to CBSA. The letter will state that the shipment is admissible as "parts only" and that no other shipments may follow.
Amateur building kit car from Canadian starter kits
It is likely against the law for a Canadian kit car manufacturer to sell kits with too many parts, such as the important systems listed earlier.
Important Notes:
It is against the law (sections 5 (1) and 6 of the Act) to import a vehicle or sell a new vehicle in Canada that does not meet CMVSS. Importing such a vehicle in different shipments is a violation punishable under section 17 of the Act.
This document has been prepared as a helpful reference. It has no legal force or effect. To interpret and apply the law, consult the Motor Vehicle Safety Act S.C. 1993, c.16, and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations at www.tc.gc.ca (http://www.tc.gc.ca/).
For more information on Kit Cars please:
Visit Frequently asked questions for Kit Cars (http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp/tp2436/rs200804/faq.htm)
Amateur building of kit cars from imported starter kits
Is a starter kit a car or parts? Shipment contents provide useful clues, and each import is considered on its own merits. TC may ask for a complete parts list (not including attachment hardware).
In a parts shipment/starter kit, important systems such as the fuel system, the brake system, the power train and the suspension system are not included.
When these systems are completely absent, the kit will likely pass Customs if:
the kit is not assembled (the body and frame are separate);
the wiring harness, steering system and interior parts are not installed (with the possible exception of the windshield, some trim and the instrument panel).
Importing a starter kit
TC suggests that you research and visit the company that is manufacturing your kit and make sure that the kit will clear Customs before you make any payments.
If you plan to build your own car using an imported starter kit, you can make clearing Customs easier if you:
Have the manufacturer fax send you an exact packing list of the parts that will be in the container when it reaches Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and fax it to TC before you buy the kit.
Make sure the list:
has a number on each page that will correspond with the import documents;
has the manufacturer's name in the letterhead; and
exactly matches the packing list supplied with the shipment and the parts that will be in it.
Since you are importing parts only, you will need a detailed list of every part, as you would get from any parts counter, including part numbers (except nuts, bolts, washers, clips, fasteners, etc., which can be listed together). TC will not accept a list of parts that are deleted from a kit.
Note: Importing a kit from a private sale can pose a problem, but TC will review the parts list without part numbers and determine each case on its own merits.
Fill out and sign the declaration form (http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp/tp2436/rs200804/Declaration_of_the_car_parts_importer.pdf) you will find at the end of this document and fax it and the parts list to 613-998-8541.
If TC considers that the parts on the list do NOT add up to a motor vehicle that can be certified, you will receive a form letter to present to CBSA. The letter will state that the shipment is admissible as "parts only" and that no other shipments may follow.
Amateur building kit car from Canadian starter kits
It is likely against the law for a Canadian kit car manufacturer to sell kits with too many parts, such as the important systems listed earlier.
Important Notes:
It is against the law (sections 5 (1) and 6 of the Act) to import a vehicle or sell a new vehicle in Canada that does not meet CMVSS. Importing such a vehicle in different shipments is a violation punishable under section 17 of the Act.
This document has been prepared as a helpful reference. It has no legal force or effect. To interpret and apply the law, consult the Motor Vehicle Safety Act S.C. 1993, c.16, and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations at www.tc.gc.ca (http://www.tc.gc.ca/).
For more information on Kit Cars please:
Visit Frequently asked questions for Kit Cars (http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp/tp2436/rs200804/faq.htm)