Registering a car from Japan in FL?
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Here's a good read: Importation and Certification FAQ's Directory--All Vehicles
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You need to get written confirmation from the mfr, Toyota, that the jdm version Is substantially similar to the usdm version and will pass the nhsta requirements for the model year in which it was built.
Good lck finding an RI in Florida. I called every single one on nhsta's list and half didn't answer, he others were old/wrong numbers and the 2 that did answer would not import or petition for japanese cars, only euro made cars.
Technically, the supra falls under vsa-80. You need an RI to petition both nhsta and Toyota OR be registered with nhsta to be able to convert the car to is-spec and then submit it for inspection. YOU can be an RI if you pay $500 and submit an application with nhsta. There are details for he requirements to apply as an RI and you can elect what you'd like to be legitate to do: from petitioning paperwork, titlework, importing cars, trucks, motor cycles, or performing modifications to nonconforming cars.
It's def not easy. But if you figure it out, I wanna know. I want a jza70 to daily drive while my us supra is built.
Good lck finding an RI in Florida. I called every single one on nhsta's list and half didn't answer, he others were old/wrong numbers and the 2 that did answer would not import or petition for japanese cars, only euro made cars.
Technically, the supra falls under vsa-80. You need an RI to petition both nhsta and Toyota OR be registered with nhsta to be able to convert the car to is-spec and then submit it for inspection. YOU can be an RI if you pay $500 and submit an application with nhsta. There are details for he requirements to apply as an RI and you can elect what you'd like to be legitate to do: from petitioning paperwork, titlework, importing cars, trucks, motor cycles, or performing modifications to nonconforming cars.
It's def not easy. But if you figure it out, I wanna know. I want a jza70 to daily drive while my us supra is built.
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You need to get written confirmation from the mfr, Toyota, that the jdm version Is substantially similar to the usdm version and will pass the nhsta requirements for the model year in which it was built.
Good lck finding an RI in Florida. I called every single one on nhsta's list and half didn't answer, he others were old/wrong numbers and the 2 that did answer would not import or petition for japanese cars, only euro made cars.
Technically, the supra falls under vsa-80. You need an RI to petition both nhsta and Toyota OR be registered with nhsta to be able to convert the car to is-spec and then submit it for inspection. YOU can be an RI if you pay $500 and submit an application with nhsta. There are details for he requirements to apply as an RI and you can elect what you'd like to be legitate to do: from petitioning paperwork, titlework, importing cars, trucks, motor cycles, or performing modifications to nonconforming cars.
It's def not easy. But if you figure it out, I wanna know. I want a jza70 to daily drive while my us supra is built.
Good lck finding an RI in Florida. I called every single one on nhsta's list and half didn't answer, he others were old/wrong numbers and the 2 that did answer would not import or petition for japanese cars, only euro made cars.
Technically, the supra falls under vsa-80. You need an RI to petition both nhsta and Toyota OR be registered with nhsta to be able to convert the car to is-spec and then submit it for inspection. YOU can be an RI if you pay $500 and submit an application with nhsta. There are details for he requirements to apply as an RI and you can elect what you'd like to be legitate to do: from petitioning paperwork, titlework, importing cars, trucks, motor cycles, or performing modifications to nonconforming cars.
It's def not easy. But if you figure it out, I wanna know. I want a jza70 to daily drive while my us supra is built.
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Welcome back. I was awaiting your return. What scam are you running now?
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SCAM?? why cause i know my state guidlines and regulations on titling a car from out of country.Im scamming cause i did the reseach and the 100`s of phone calls to the state to find out,just because your fat and lazy doesnt mean other people are!!
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http://gtrusa.blogspot.com/2008/06/u...re-seized.html
"1) I think it came from japan according to the export certificate.
2) Dont know who imported it, i think the guys name was Andre or Franz or something.
3) Somone in florida registered it originally in the US for the guy i bought it from in Georgia. So the title went from florida to georgia.
4) Florida. i have a copy of the first title given to the car.
Well, the agents did say i am not the only one. They said they are seizing a lot of them."
2) Dont know who imported it, i think the guys name was Andre or Franz or something.
3) Somone in florida registered it originally in the US for the guy i bought it from in Georgia. So the title went from florida to georgia.
4) Florida. i have a copy of the first title given to the car.
Well, the agents did say i am not the only one. They said they are seizing a lot of them."
Say what ever you want if it helps you sleep at night.
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Cool...you know "loopholes" to get a title and registration. Too bad you forgot that the crime was ALREADY commited when you imported the car without proper documentation and circumvented the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
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Say what ever you want if it helps you sleep at night.
Nissan Skyline GT-R s in the USA Blog: Update to Seized Skylines: Seven More Seized on the East Coast
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please tell me what this magial loop hole is,PLEASE tell me cause i would love to know.who said i imported ...im talking about titling,that has no bearing here on importing.i know the kid who got that letter,i personally spoke with him.he bough his car from a guy in cali,and dustan from your neck of the woods was the one who titled that car.
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Federal vs. State Registration
According to Sean Morris, one of the foremost experts on JDM vehicle importation, most people can not grasp the difference between vehicle legalization and vehicle registration.
# Legalization – a vehicle in full compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and Environmental Protection Agency standards.
# Registration - registration is the responsibility of the individual states and localities. Most states do not check to see wether a vehicle is federally legal. If they see the vehicle, and are paid the registration fees, they will give registration for the vehicle.
Many people seem to get confused that if a vehicle is registered, that it is legal or "legalized". A registered vehicle is just a registered vehicle. Registration could still be revoked by the DOT, EPA, or customs service, if the vehicle was found to have entered into the country fraudulently.
According to Sean Morris, one of the foremost experts on JDM vehicle importation, most people can not grasp the difference between vehicle legalization and vehicle registration.
# Legalization – a vehicle in full compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and Environmental Protection Agency standards.
# Registration - registration is the responsibility of the individual states and localities. Most states do not check to see wether a vehicle is federally legal. If they see the vehicle, and are paid the registration fees, they will give registration for the vehicle.
Many people seem to get confused that if a vehicle is registered, that it is legal or "legalized". A registered vehicle is just a registered vehicle. Registration could still be revoked by the DOT, EPA, or customs service, if the vehicle was found to have entered into the country fraudulently.
99% of the time "State Titled" and "State Registered" translates to "Illegally imported and titled as kit car". Cars that appear "legal" (to a state) can be impounded by the Feds. Likely, no. Possible, yes. It has happened before (in AZ, in particular) and may be stepped up if the Feds decide they're "fed up" (no pun intended) with the flouting of the law. Many illegally-imported Skylines roam the streets unmolested on a regular basis. However, there's always the chance that something goes wrong (usually due to an accident, a vandalism / theft, or simply an "anonymous call") that brings the car to "official" attention.
Evolution Imports thought they had it all figured out, utilizing an apparent "loophole" by acting as a "broker" and coordinating purchase of parts to be reassembled as a complete running vehicle. However, their six different addresses, unsatisfactory BBB rating and a revoked Florida FOREIGN business license speaks volumes as to their credibility. They're registered as an LLC in "Nevis", a small island in the Caribbean. A former Nico Club member, who asked to not be identified, worked in a contract capacity for EI for a period of time doing reassembly of their cars. He indicated that for every satisfied customer, there were ten others who'd been misled and swindled. A representative for EI was interviewed for this article, but his inability to address simple questions about their violation of EPA prohibitions against disassembly of a motor vehicle for the purposes of evading the Clean Air Act or the Import regulations led us to discount most of his contributions as irrelevant. It should be noted that he now claims to no longer be involved with EI.
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