PLEASE HELP: Has anyone used a broker or brough in a sled to Canada (First-Hand)

[mountainhorse]

Thanks in advance for any help you can lend to me. I'm looking for anyone who has firsthand experience/knowledge of any broker services at the border to bring a sled that I'm selling into BC

The buyer is a friend that is not "internet friendly"

It's a 2005 REV Summit 151.

I'm crossing thru at Oroville / Osyooos..

The buyer will be meeting me at the border.

I would like to find a broker that can handle everything.... Unless it is not a hassle.

I also need to get information on who to contact at BRP for any forms or letters of certification needed for the sled to cross.

I've tried to research this on the old forum with no lugh

 

[Trukker]

You'll need to notify U.S. customs 72 hrs in advance that the unit with serial #and and the Broker can fill you in on all the proper docs etc.Not sure on any brokers at that port but you can try Pacific Customs 604.538.1566 if they don't have a office they will have a affiliate there.You'll aslo need a original title of sled

 

[duallymanca]

Can't help you with going the broker route, but I just imported an 06 900Dragon RMK into B.C. and can walk you through the steps for this process.

1: Make sure sled can be imported to Canada. Not a problem unless sled is modified. To be eligble for import the VIN has to be attached & verifiable. The compliance decals must be attached to tunnel. A recall clearance letter from the manufacturer must be produced. This will be checked at the border! Contact # for Bombardier (450) 532-2211/532-5000 Fax (450) 532-5032 to get recall letter.
2: Paperwork has to be in order. That means title and bill of sale. New owner must inform U.S. Customs and send copies of documents plus the export form at least 72 hours prior to crossing border. Will email you a copy I received from the Blaine vehicle export office. Not sure but you will have to check if any border crossing can be used.
3: Buyer will have to clear U.S. customs with original title and bill of sale documents. Title will be stamped and signed by U.S. customs.
4: Proceed to Canada Customs for inspection. Sled VIN, compliance decal, title, bill of sale and recall clearance letter will be checked. (Word of advice for buyer) Bring supporting documents such as bank draft or email correspondence with seller to verify price. If it's a good deal and you can't prove it, be prepared for a hassle from customs. Buyer will be charged GST and PST at the border. 13% in B.C. Customs will fill out a Form 1 for importing a vehicle from the U.S.
4: That gets the process started with RIV. Everything that has to be done with them is outlined on their website. riv.ca Basically what is required though is money $195.00 plus GST, recall clearance letter, a federal inspection at Canadian Tire which covers VIN, compliance decal, lights on at all times, reflectors, funtioning kill switch. 45 day limit on getting RIV stuff in order or penalties and seizure can occur.

Hope this helps.

 

[mountainhorse]

Dually,

Thanks for the awesome reply... I'll be getting in touch with you very soon.

Anyone else??

 

[noob]

go to your dealership and have them punch your vin number into the computer. whatever comes up on the screen, have them print out. that will show the recalls and updates and if they've been done. make sure he has 72 hour check done, there's a 500 dollar fine if he doesn't.

 

[Steve OH]

If you are the seller and you are meeting the buyer at the border, a broker is not necessary. I imported a truck into Canada 4 months ago, and i had it shipped with a trucking company. Trucker stopped at customs on American side, i had the title faxed there as per their 72 hours notice requirement, and he had it cleared to export, i was at the Canadian Customs and had the paper work all in order, bill of sale, he (trucker) had title, and it was less than 10 minutes, Canadian Customs agent inspected serial # on truck, and like i said, i was out of there in less than 10 minutes. I think most brokers charge a % of what it is they broker....save your buddy a few bucks by doing 10 minutes of work.
Like someone else stated, all the info can be found at
www.riv.ca

 

[mountainhorse]

ttt

 

[rtdak00]

From Windsor Ontario & have imported at least 5 sleds from Michigan...you do NOT need to go thru the bull**** of exporting with US customs (the whole 72hrs) this does not apply to sleds.

I just simply buy the sled...go to Canadian Customs, get your form 1 pay your GST, get a recall clearance letter from the Mfg, Pay your RIV fee, get your form 2, get your inspection at Cnd Tire & then you're off to Liscence Bureau for the last step!

It's easy, but I've heard some recent complaints about BBD not offering recall letters anymore...they've always been great with me in the past??? In fact I just recently bought an REV X 800 a couple of weeks ago.

 

[deaner]

Do you really have to go through the RIV program with sleds? I imported a motocross bike this summer and I only had to pay GST because the bike was built for off road purposes only. No RIV. You would think this would apply to sleds as well.

 

[crooksy]

I've imported a sled a few bikes and a few atvs and never had a problem. Last week I bought an 07 outlander 800 and BRP is definitely giving me the run around. Its almost impossible to get a hold of anyone there and when I finally did they said I must get the recall clearance letter through the dealer. The local dealers are charging anywhere from $250-500 which is ridicules. I'm not sure how something that is made in Canada can cost less in the states. Clearly they don’t even want us to go to the states to buy these machines. I've always stood behind the product but i think this is bull****. Their pissing a lot of people off and this will only decrease sales.

 

[KFD070]

go to your dealership and have them punch your vin number into the computer. whatever comes up on the screen, have them print out. that will show the recalls and updates and if they've been done. make sure he has 72 hour check done, there's a 500 dollar fine if he doesn't.

Not sure about the recalls coming up when dealer enters VIN number??. I just went through all this myself and the recall clearance letter is not free. Dealer told me I had to get it straight from the manufacturer and there is a charge for it.

 

[knee deep in it]

i have imported quite a few sleds from the us and it can be very easy.

1) polaris is usually pretty good with recall letters. BRP isn't and they will give you the runaround. You have to go to a Canadian dealer and he can charge you whatever he wants. I got the runaround from BRP head office, contacted a few dealers who either didn't know anything or didn't want to do the letter out of spite.

I couldn't register the sled because nobody could figure out how to do a recall letter. A week later, it is stolen, no insurance, I am out thousands. Thanks BRP.

2) make certain your paperwork is complete 72 hours before. There is a bill of sale, title, and export worksheet that has to be at customs. If you are missing anything, the sled will not cross. You can call them and make sure they have the documents but they don't actually check for accuracy until you get there. Then, if it isn't done right, they will not allow the sled to cross.

3) have the seller double check that the sn, date of manufacture, and country of origin are on the tunnel. These stickers get rubbed off and Customs canada will not allow the sled to cross if it is missing any of the 3. Make certain the sn is legible and it matches the title. I had a couple of sleds not match and it is a pain.

4) customs canada wil be going through your documents very closely. They don't like unadvertised deals as they think you are lowering the bill of sale price to avoid paying gst on the actual amount. If you are getting a real good deal, be prepared to try to prove to the border patrol agents that youaren't lieing. I like craigslist or kijiji because I can print out the ad and show them the actual asking price.

 

[Blk88GT]

fyi, if the stickers on the tunnel are rubbed off, the manufacturer can issue a letter of compliance in place of them. At least Arctic Cat had no problem doing it!

I've done one Polaris and one Cat. No issues with either of them. It's paperwork management and dealing with the RIV staff that's like pulling teeth.

I followed the same steps as dually posted earlier and everything went as smooth as can be.

 

[knee deep in it]

fyi, if the stickers on the tunnel are rubbed off, the manufacturer can issue a letter of compliance in place of them. At least Arctic Cat had no problem doing it!

I've done one Polaris and one Cat. No issues with either of them. It's paperwork management and dealing with the RIV staff that's like pulling teeth.

I followed the same steps as dually posted earlier and everything went as smooth as can be.

the Letter of Compliance is required but a buddy waited 2-3 weeks for Polaris to issue one. In the mean time, his sled was stuck at the border incurring daily storage costs. I think it takes 2-3 weeks to get BRp to answer their phone, much less issue a Letter of Compliance.

Get all your ducks in a row before going to the border.

 

[Blk88GT]

I would never go to the border without the proper paperwork, but they have never checked anything on the sled when I go there. They never even come outside!

 

[couch]

x2 ... last time we came across the border with two sleds and a quad Cdn Customs never came out to look .... just wanted paperwork, the RIV fee + GST. Came across year before with a new suv + 2 sleds and same thing .... US customs 72 hr bit bit only really applies if you plan on bringing it back across the border to the US for service or resale at a later date.

Hook on and don't stop till you are at the Canadian checkpoint.