Anyone ever imported themselves?

[ScottT]

I own a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 that is currently in Mozambique (where I lived for 3 years). I'm now attempting to bring it back to the USA. I think I have all of my boxes ticked with EPA, NHTSA, California DOT, CBP, but I was hoping to chat with someone else who has done it before.

 

[stumog]

Hi Scott

Not many people on here from the states.

Try ih8mud. Whole section on importing to the USA please return and give us updates on how you get on.

 

[Shayne]

Beau took his UK truck with him to the USA , he is not usually on here until after midnight UK time .

 

[Beau]

Hey Scott, with a 1991, I assume you'll be using the 21/25+ year old exception with DOT and EPA in order to get the truck into the country. If so, once your paperwork is in order it shouldn't be a problem.

California though, is one of the hardest states to get a import registered though as they're strict when it comes to emissions so you'll have to do your homework there.

You will get a lot more feedback on the other american based forums though, so try there! I used a RI to help me out as my procedure was slightly different.