1- Duty is only GST and PST if applicable. I had to pay GST and an RIV fee of $206/ATV. When I plate them I pay PST.

2- No extra duty because the ATV's where manufactured in North America (US) therefore the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) plays a role and the items are exempt under NAFTA.

3- If items are manufactured outside the agreement a 6.2% duty is levied against the items, make sure you know what you are exporting out of the US. NAFTA covers Canada/US/Mexico.

4-The following only applies to the Alexandria Canadian/US border only, other border crossings have different rules, be sure to call prior to exporting. Rules may change.

5-I found the ATV's doing a Google search, went down to make sure a company existed and it was not a person with a couple of uhauls and a few donkeys. Very reputable motorcycle shop to my surprise.

6-Inspected ATV's, went home and sent a US bank draft to the motorcycle shop, waited 4 days for the cheque to clear. Dangerous, I would not reccomend this unless you are certain about the company. Next time MasterCard.

6- Had the dealership complete all recalls and update the manufacturer database.

7- Called the manufacturer (Polaris) for a border clearance letter. This is a letter with the VIN# of the ATV and the recalls. All my (1) where fixed therefore the border clearance letter indicated no recalls. Had the letter faxed to me that day I requested it. Original letters followed one week latter.

8-Had the dealer courier the paperwork- Bill of sale and Certificate of Origin to the Alexandria Bay border. No photocopies are accepted border clearance letter not required.

9-Waited 72 hours and it was confirmed by US Custom Officer that the ATV's where ready to export.

10-Drove down to the US and stayed at a really nice hotel, had some great meals and picked the ATV's up in the morning. Still saved $7000.00.

11- Drove back to the border after I picked the ATV's up. I had to be at the US exporting depot by 4:00 pm (Monday-Friday).

12-Border Officer confirmed the VIN numbers for both ATVs and I was on my way within 30 seconds.

13- Approached the Canadian Customs and declared the two ATV's. I waited 45 minutes to pay the GST on both ATV's and a $206.00 RIV (cash grab) fee for each ATV. All documentation, bill of sale, certificate of origin stamped by US customs required including border clearance letter.

14- I had to take both ATV's to Canadian Tire to make sure the lights were working, they were not three wheelers, warning labels not to drive on the road was affixed to ATV. blah blah cash grab. This was part of the RIV fee of $206.00

15-They are now in my garage and ready to plate. A little work, but I would have never been able to buy them in Canada. The price was double what I paid and with one child approaching University the ATV's at Canadian prices was not a priority.

To the best of my knowledge this is the procedure I went through. It may change and I suggest you call in Ontario the Registars Office etc..PM me and I can provide who I called.

Trailers are a little difficult to export from what I was told so I rented a uhaul. I am in the process of looking for a trailer here in Canada more specifically Ontario. I should have bought one there and confirmed or despanded if it is difficult to export, I can kick myself for that. Used ones here cost the same as the new ones there. I was also told that exporting ATV's was difficult. No, just a little research and a few ducks lined up and your fine, at least when I did it in December.

Over time hopefully more Canadians will do the same and the manufacturers or stealerships will reduce prices.

 

On my X2 I simply zip-tied the plate to the frame. Center it first, make sure you are not blocking the dif, then start from top to botom with the zips!

I thought about the tailgate but it seems to flex quite a bit PLUS what if you ride with it down?.....or decide to remove the gate all-together?

~MT[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Do you have a picture?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: The Black Pearl

Do you have a picture?</end quote></div>

send me a Private Message with an email address or cell#. I will take a picture after work today with my cell phone and send it to you.

~MT