Shipping a car to Canada through Blaine is the fastest way to get a US vehicle into British Columbia and Western Canada. Blaine, Washington is the largest vehicle crossing on the Pacific Coast, and we ship cars through it every day. But Blaine has its own rules: US Customs only processes vehicle exports during weekday […]
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When you ship a car from the USA to Canada, choosing between a Canadian customs broker and an inland bonded warehouse decides how and where the car clears Canadian customs. It affects how fast the car reaches your door, what you pay in fees, and whether you need to see a CBSA officer in person.
If you need to move to the USA for work, one of the biggest practical questions is what to do with your car. Driving it across the border is only part of it: depending on how long you’ll stay, your vehicle may need to meet US safety and emissions standards, clear customs, and pay a
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If you’ve bought a vehicle in the US to bring to Canada — or you’re moving one the other direction — you’re probably wondering how cross-border car shipping actually works. This guide walks through how to ship a car between the USA and Canada: how vehicles are transported, what happens at the border, what it
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Receiving a vehicle as a gift from family in Canada is a generous gesture, but bringing it home to the USA takes more than a handshake and a set of keys. Even though you didn’t pay for it, US Customs still assigns the car or motorcycle a value, checks that it meets US standards, and
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Clicking “Buy It Now” on a 1967 Mustang in Arizona is the easy part. Getting it legally into your garage in Ontario or BC means arranging pickup from the seller, clearing US export, crossing the border, paying the right duty and taxes, and registering it with your province. Online classic car buying has made the
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On April 3, 2025, the U.S. government enacted a significant trade policy shift—a 25% Section 232 tariff on imported passenger vehicles and light trucks, including vehicles from Canada and Mexico. Canada responded with its own 25% surtax on many US-built vehicles. These decisions have sent waves across the entire auto industry, but perhaps none more
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If you need to move to Canada for work, deciding what to do with your car is one of the first practical steps. A US vehicle can come with you, but the rules depend on whether you’re arriving on a work permit or as a permanent resident. They also decide whether you’ll pay duty and
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Toyota Compliance Letter: How to Import from Canada to the USA (2026 Guide) Toyota and Kia no longer issue Letters of Compliance. Here’s what that means for your import from Canada to the USA — and exactly what to do next. If you’re planning to import a Toyota or Kia from Canada to the United
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Every year, thousands of Canadians drive south to Florida, Arizona, Texas, and California for winter — and need their car shipped back home in spring. US Canada Auto Transport has been handling snowbird cross-border car shipping since 1985, with terminals and door-to-door pickup across both countries. Here’s everything you need to know before booking. When
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