Transit permits?
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Transit permits?
Hello,
I have bought a 2007 Z06 and am having it delivered to the SweetGrass/Alberta border on the US side. I know I can get a transit permit from the Canadian side, do I need one on the US side if the car is being delivered there? Can I just drive it to the official crossing point, then get the CDN permit on this side?
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I have bought a 2007 Z06 and am having it delivered to the SweetGrass/Alberta border on the US side. I know I can get a transit permit from the Canadian side, do I need one on the US side if the car is being delivered there? Can I just drive it to the official crossing point, then get the CDN permit on this side?
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My best guess is you would need a US tag to "drive" it into Canada. I would say you should arrange a Cdn tow truck to go over and get it for you at the border. You do know the basic rules as per the RIV right? Like the title must arrive at the border 72 hours before the car crosses for example? 
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My best guess is you would need a US tag to "drive" it into Canada. I would say you should arrange a Cdn tow truck to go over and get it for you at the border. You do know the basic rules as per the RIV right? Like the title must arrive at the border 72 hours before the car crosses for example?
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St. Jude Donor '11
I was just going to say, I have come through Sweetgrass around 5 times with cars I was importing into Canada, NOT ONCE did the US side, look for registration plates or documents that proved and type of US registration etc.
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I noticed that all border crossings say a person must have all original documents at the border. That is not always the case then?
thanks again for all the help racer!
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He only has a temp permit that allows him to travel from point "A", the Canadian side of the border to point "B" his house. Theoretically he needs a "transit permit" to drive in the US. But because the car is getting dropped off virtually right at the border, he can just go in and do his business and apply his Provincial permit on the Canadian side.
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St. Jude Donor '11
Yes, and that means, for the US side, title, bill of sale and lots of borders really like to see the original of the worksheet that you faxed them (lot's of people know nothing about the worksheet, and lot's of places don't ask for one, but I always send one in).
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I did send in the Worksheet with my title etc on Monday. I am not sure on this but it looks like there is a "green levy" on this car for about $2k based on its fuel consumpn rating?? This is the first Ihave heard of it. Will I have to pay it and if so that really sucks. Where will I pay for that? at the border?
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He only has a temp permit that allows him to travel from point "A", the Canadian side of the border to point "B" his house. Theoretically he needs a "transit permit" to drive in the US. But because the car is getting dropped off virtually right at the border, he can just go in and do his business and apply his Provincial permit on the Canadian side.
If they do supply them at the border, can they be purchased 24/7? I may be picking up the car in the evening on Saturday or Sunday.
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I did send in the Worksheet with my title etc on Monday. I am not sure on this but it looks like there is a "green levy" on this car for about $2k based on its fuel consumpn rating?? This is the first Ihave heard of it. Will I have to pay it and if so that really sucks. Where will I pay for that? at the border?
$2 grand would be a major hit on a deal for a car....
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I did send in the Worksheet with my title etc on Monday. I am not sure on this but it looks like there is a "green levy" on this car for about $2k based on its fuel consumpn rating?? This is the first Ihave heard of it. Will I have to pay it and if so that really sucks. Where will I pay for that? at the border?
If you have AMA, just tell them you want a Transit permit to bring from Border to your home. I think it is around $24. Any registry should know this. AMA's is good for 7 days. but it doesn't mean you can get home in one day and drive around for the other 6.
Also, the border does not issue transit permits, someone is telling you waco stories.
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Oh, I must of lost my mind for a moment, the Z06 does not have to worry anyways, it is fuel efficent according to the list.
Make / Model CORVETTE
Engine Size 7.0
(L) CYL 8
Fuel Z
Type Transmission M6+
City L/100 KM 14.2
HWY L/100 KM 8.2
Weighted Fuel
Consumption L/100 km 11.5
Fuel Inefficient Vehicle Tax $0
Make / Model CORVETTE
Engine Size 7.0
(L) CYL 8
Fuel Z
Type Transmission M6+
City L/100 KM 14.2
HWY L/100 KM 8.2
Weighted Fuel
Consumption L/100 km 11.5
Fuel Inefficient Vehicle Tax $0
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Oh, I must of lost my mind for a moment, the Z06 does not have to worry anyways, it is fuel efficent according to the list.
Make / Model CORVETTE
Engine Size 7.0
(L) CYL 8
Fuel Z
Type Transmission M6+
City L/100 KM 14.2
HWY L/100 KM 8.2
Weighted Fuel
Consumption L/100 km 11.5
Fuel Inefficient Vehicle Tax $0
Make / Model CORVETTE
Engine Size 7.0
(L) CYL 8
Fuel Z
Type Transmission M6+
City L/100 KM 14.2
HWY L/100 KM 8.2
Weighted Fuel
Consumption L/100 km 11.5
Fuel Inefficient Vehicle Tax $0
. You can check ALL cars here:http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/agency/budg...cise-e.html#q2 and find the .pdf file.
The 08 C6's is attached (with the levy amount in the last column...."0"