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Memorandum D19-12-1

Importation of Vehicles

2009-02-04
  • Please replace Appendix F of Memorandum D19-12-1 dated December 3, 2008, with the attached revised Appendix F.

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Summary

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Transport Canada with the administration of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations by administering and enforcing the conditions under which new and used vehicles may be imported at CBSA points of entry. The Motor Vehicle Safety Act regulates the importation of vehicles to reduce the risk of death, injury, and damage to property and the environment. The CBSA also assists the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) with the administration of the Plant Protection Act by enforcing the conditions under which used vehicles may be imported at CBSA points of importation. The Plant Protection Act regulates the importation of injurious plant pests that can be transported in soil and related matter.

References

Issuing office Partnerships Division
Border and Compliance Programs Directorate
Admissibility Branch
Headquarters file 7624-3
Legislative references
  • Motor Vehicle Safety Act, paragraphs 5(1)(a), (b), (d) and (e); section 6; paragraphs 7(1) (a) and (b); subsection 7(2) and subsection 15 (3); Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, paragraph 12(3)(f); Plant Protection Act, paragraphs 7(1)(a), (b) and (c); Customs Act, section 101; Customs Tariff, Tariff item Nos. 9897.00.00 and 9993.00.00
    Customs Act, section 101; Customs Tariff
Other references D2-4-1; D2-6-2; D4-1-5; D7-4-1; D7-4-3; D8-1-1; D8-1-2; D8-1-4; D9-1-1; D19-1-11; D21-1-1
Superseded memoranda D D19‑12‑1, November 8, 2002
D2-6-2, March 19, 1999