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08-03-2012, 10:06 AM

_CEO_

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Import costs

I'm looking at importing a Gallardo from a dealer in the US to Toronto. They don't seem too knowledgeable about import duties. Does anyone have some experience with this as to how this works etc?

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08-03-2012, 10:30 AM

Zorro

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Careful, there will be modification to be done, only to be performed by a Canadian Lambo dealer.
Get lots of lube.

Other than that, it's the usual sales taxes (federal+provincial) and RIV fee.

08-03-2012, 08:17 PM

AdamC

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You'll have to pay 6.1% duty, and your taxes, and the RIV fee - a proverbial drop in the bucket compared to the hoops you'll have to jump through to get the car legal in Canada, depending on the model.

I import as a side business/hobby, so if you need help sourcing and bringing in anything specific, feel free to PM me.

08-03-2012, 08:17 PM

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Many thx

08-03-2012, 09:04 PM

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Heres most of the info you need
Registrar of Imported Vehicles - Importing a Vehicle
Pay the taxes and pay lamborghini for a recal letter(a few grand) fill out paper work and your good to go. According to the website gallardos don't require any major changes when they come north.

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