MexLuis Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 We have a CRV Honda purchased here, we'd like to use in the US. We would have it there, over the 1 year cut off limit, so it would have to be imported and retagged. Has anyone here successfully done this, and if so what were the steps. If one of those steps was to acquire an MSO (Manufacturers Statement of Origin), how did you overcome that? What was the expense of such an import to the US? If you are so kind to detail this you may send me a PM (private message) with such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 There is a 99%+ possibility the vehicle does not meet US Safety and Emission standards. If it does there will be a sticker under the hood saying it meets those standards (see picture) If not then a licensed importation shop in the USA (there only a couple) well need to change the speedometer to miles, install any needed safety equipment and emissions equipment to bring it up to US standards. Then they will release it to customs for importation. https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexLuis Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 It does not have that sticker, and therefore it does not meet those standards. Which is a shame for it only has 17K miles on it. Anyone want a Honda CRV!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 If you are in a hurry this internet based company will give you a cash offer. They have an office in Guadalajara. https://www.kavak.com/vender-mi-auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexLuis Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Is anyone in a rush during a pandemic? (laughs) May be better to store it... for what we would get is a bit eh pathetic, unless we put it for sale ourselves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bowie Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 hours ago, MexLuis said: Is anyone in a rush during a pandemic? (laughs) May be better to store it... for what we would get is a bit eh pathetic, unless we put it for sale ourselves. How far interior in the US were you planning to go with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexLuis Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 East Coast Maryland DE PA area. If we were closer to the border, we could come back/in/out easily. But to travel 18 hrs x 2 is a bit much. It is disappointing for it only has 17,000 miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 22 hours ago, MexLuis said: It does not have that sticker, and therefore it does not meet those standards. Which is a shame for it only has 17K miles on it. Anyone want a Honda CRV!?!?! Yes, what shameful waste of energy and greenhouse gases to manufacture a typical vehicle. The government should be encouraging reduce and reuse. Used, well maintained and emission tested vehicles should be encouraged and rewarded. This won' t help your situation, but if the vehicle is over 25 years old, it can imported to the USA as a classic or collectible, and emission standards are waived. There are plenty of very low mileage vehicles that age, but they are in Japan and right hand drive. It costs about $1,000 US to have one imported, paperwork, modifications, and delivered by truck to your location. These are called JDM, Japanese Domestic Vehicles and they are very popular in the USA and Canada. Most popular are the turbo diesel mini vans/camper vans, with 4 wheel drive and high clearance. The best seller is called Delica. You can see them all over the world, but not in Mexico, who bows down for the automakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, CHILLIN said: Yes, what shameful waste of energy and greenhouse gases to manufacture a typical vehicle. The government should be encouraging reduce and reuse. Used, well maintained and emission tested vehicles should be encouraged and rewarded. There is no waste of energy to specify the components installed when a vehicle rolls down the assembly line. Vehicles sold in Mexico are required to meet European Union standards for safety and emissions which are less stringent than USA standards. Vehicles that carry the USA certification have a guarantee from the manufacturer of the emissions performance for 5 years or 50,000 miles. Allowing those vehicles into the USA would be encouraging lower emission standards and lower safety standards in the USA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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