Import Your Car from Canada to USA with DIY Car Import

Our service prepares all your customs forms so you can import your vehicle yourself

We handle the paperwork, you save thousands on broker fees

Start Your Import Case Online

Begin by entering your vehicle's VIN on our website. We'll automatically look up your vehicle details.

Enter your 17-character VIN 💡 found on registration or driver's side dashboard (visible through windshield)
We decode the VIN and pull vehicle specifications
You tell us which EPA emission label your vehicle has 💡 found on underside of hood in engine compartment
You tell us which Safety label your vehicle has 💡 found on driver's side door jamb
We verify if your vehicle qualifies for our service

Your vehicle must meet these criteria to use our service:

EPA Emissions: Must have a US EPA or Canadian EPA emission label
Safety Certification: Must have a US safety label (FMVSS) OR a Canadian safety label (CMVSS) with manufacturer's compliance letter

💡 Most vehicles sold in Canada by major manufacturers meet these requirements.

After confirming your vehicle's eligibility, complete the remaining steps to provide all information needed for your customs forms.

Your Contact Information and Port of Entry

Fill in your name, US address, phone number, and email

Select which border crossing you'll use and your planned entry date

Duty Calculation

We'll attempt to fetch your vehicle's estimated market value. If unavailable, you'll need to enter the market price.

We'll then calculate applicable duties and any newly introduced tariffs for your vehicle.

Review all your information and submit your import case. No payment required at this stage.

Our team reviews your information and prepares all required customs forms with your specific vehicle and import details pre-filled.

EPA Form 3520-1: Pre-filled with your vehicle's emission data and compliance information
Form HS-7: Pre-filled with your vehicle's safety certification details
CBP Form 7501 Draft: Pre-filled draft with your contact information, vehicle details, duty calculations etc
Border Crossing Instructions: Step-by-step guide with checklist of documents to bring for your port of entry

⏱️ Processing Time: We complete your forms within 48 hours (usually within 24 hours).

Once your forms are ready, we'll notify you and request payment of our $99 service fee. After payment, you'll immediately receive:

Drive your vehicle to the US border crossing and present your completed forms to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The CBP officer will:

⏱️ Typical processing time: 1-2 hours depending on border traffic

After clearing customs, you can drive your vehicle in the US. Visit your state DMV to complete registration and get US plates.

Customs clearance documents: Stamped EPA 3520-1, DOT HS-7, and CBP 7501 forms
Vehicle documents: Canadian title and bill of sale
US auto insurance: Required before registration
Proof of US residency: Driver's license, utility bill, or lease agreement
State inspection: Safety, emissions, and odometer inspection (varies by state)
Property tax documentation: Proof of paid property tax or non-assessment (only in some states)
Payment: Registration and title fees, plus sales tax (most states forgive this if you already paid taxes when purchasing)

Once you receive your US title and plates, your vehicle is fully imported and registered. You saved thousands by doing it yourself with our help!

Begin your import process today with our simple online form