I'm not sure how the customs work. but i think its a set amount or % depending on what you're importing. ie. food probably wouldnt have as much customs taxes as say a car...

I'm not exactly sure who you call, but make sure you find out how much it is and if you're even allowed to do it. I remember hearing that a law or something was made saying that canadians can't buy new cars from the states. This was around when the cdn dollar came on par, and then passed the US dollar. This law was made to prevent loss of business in canadian auto dealers. Total bogus? i don't know... something to look into though.

 

There's a tax on weight.

 

All Mitsubishi Lancers are 100% manufactered in Japan. Its on the windows sticker.

 

Costs:
$182 - Transport Canada's Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) program ($190 something in Quebec)
45 days to alter vehicle to Canadian specs at your cost (guages, bumpers, etc)
Duties as the vehicle is not manufactured in US <- you will have to call and ask them %
Excise tax for AC
GST and Provincial sales tax - Value for tax (value + duty + excise tax)

Here are some links you can read

Article - It is talking about used but most of it applies to new vehicles
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/mj/import.htm

Customs and Revenue Agency
www.ccra.gc.ca

Border Services
cbsa.gc.ca
http://cbsa.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5048-eng.html

Transport Canada
www.tc.gc.ca

Canada now has a map update and it costs $157.27

 

Thanks for the infos...
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What do you mean by that? A map update for what?

 

Not true. Check your Vin If it starts with a J then yes it is Made in Japan. if its a 1 or 4 then Manufactured in the good ol' USofA

They have a Manufacturing plant in Illinois

This link shows the Vin info for the 08 year

http://www.mitsubishicars.com/media/...pdf/08VINs.pdf

 

IMPORTATION OF U.S. VEHICLES BY CANADIANS: GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES AMENDMENT TO CLARIFY AND EASE IMPORTATION

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada has amended the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to make it easier for Canadians to import vehicles from the United States built on or after September 1, 2007, that are already equipped with an electronic immobilization system or that can be fitted with one.

"Our government remains committed to ensuring the safety of Canadians on our roads and highways," said the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. "This amendment clarifies the process for importing vehicles from the U.S. with respect to electronic anti-theft immobilization systems."

The amendment will also allow Transport Canada to immediately begin clearing the backlog of cases involving Canadians who recently purchased certain new U.S. models. These vehicles could not be imported because they were not certified by the manufacturer to meet the Canadian standard for anti-theft electronic immobilizers.

As of September 1, 2007, the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations require that all new cars, vans, light trucks and SUVs sold in Canada or imported into Canada be equipped with electronic anti-theft immobilizers meeting a defined Canadian standard.

Canada requires these systems in response to the public's desire to reduce auto theft and to protect innocent parties from injury and death that can result from car accidents caused by thieves. In addition, the insurance industry has brought forward evidence that mechanical immobilizers can be defeated using simple tools. Electronic anti-theft devices are more secure.

The amendment will offer more flexibility to Canadians wishing to import vehicles and will continue efforts to ensure safety on our roads.

This amendment will modify section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations as it pertains to importing vehicles purchased in the U.S. The government's intention to introduce the amendment was first published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on December 1, 2007. Interested parties were given 15 days to comment. Final notice of adoption will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on December 26, 2007, at www.canadagazette.gc.ca.

While the provincial and territorial governments have jurisdiction over after-market additions to motor vehicles, Transport Canada develops standards and regulations for new vehicles manufactured or imported for use in Canada.

Before buying a vehicle in the U.S., Canadians should check with the Registrar of Imported Vehicles about the rules and process for importing vehicles (www.riv.ca). Transport Canada's Registrar of Imported Vehicles program verifies that new vehicles sold at the retail level in the U.S. and imported for use in Canada meet Canadian safety requirements. Imported vehicles may have to be modified to meet requirements for daytime running lights, child tether anchorage systems and anti-theft immobilization devices.

Questions about duties and taxes on imported goods, including vehicles, should be directed to the Canada Border Services Agency at 1-800-461-9999 (in Canada) or 1-506-636-5064 (outside Canada).

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Contacts:

Karine White
Press SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055

Transport Canada is online at www.tc.gc.ca. Subscribe to news releases and speeches at www.tc.gc.ca/listserv/ and keep up-to-date on the latest from Transport Canada.

This news release may be made available in alternative formats for persons with visual disabilities.

 

Can someone tell me what package I should choose out of those listed on the Burlington site...

I want the '09 GTS 2.4 L with CVT, "Sun and Sound", plus the Navigation system including the 30G HHD..., but I'm not sure about those packages 'cause some seem to include more options than others.

http://burlingtoncarsmitsubishi.cms.....com/index.htm


Options Packages MSRP

01: Accessory Navigation (PIO) $1,999
Navigational systems : information type: full map and touch screen controls HDD and color
Digital Music Server
DVD/VCD
MP3 player
[F3] Accessory 6CD Changer (PIO)
And
[P3] Navigation Package
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02: Accessory 6CD Changer (PIO) $379
Stereo audio system with Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer
Disc autochanger dashboard and 6
[P2] Sun & Sound Package
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03: Accessory Package (PIO) $339
Alloy fuel door
Scuff Plates
[GS] Accessory Trunk Mat (PIO)
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04: Navigation Package $1,800
Navigational systems : information type: full map and touch screen controls HDD and color
Digital Music Server
DVD/VCD
MP3 player
Lane departure warning
Auxiliary video input jack
[P2] Sun & Sound Package
[F0] Accessory Navigation (PIO)
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05: Sun & Sound Package $1,750
Rockford Fosgate stereo audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Disc autochanger dashboard and 6
Glass electric front sunroof
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.5
Auxiliary Audio Input Jacks
Nine upgraded speaker(s)
Smart card / smart key automatic, includes central locking and includes ignition starter
[F3] Accessory 6CD Changer (PIO)
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Thanks to those who want to help.

 

At the USA Mitsubishi Motors site, it's much much simplier..., they have two choices of packages... So I guess that would mean that I need packages #04 and #05 refering to my post above...


Sun and Sound Package MSRP: $1750
650 Watt (Max) Rockford-Fosgate® PUNCH Premium Sound System w/ 9 Speakers Including 10: Subwoofer, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio w/ 6-Months Service Provided by Sirius From Date of Sale, 6CD/MP3 In-Dash Head Unit, Power Glass Sunroof, FAST-Key Entry System

Replaces Standard Audio Head Unit
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Navigation Package MSRP: $1800
30GB HDD Navigation with Music Server and Single CD/MP3/DVD Head Unit, Diamond Lane Guidance, Auxiliary Video Input Jack

Replaces Standard Audio Head Unit

 

My '08 GTS was manufactured in Japan

 

For the Nav

 

Ah yeah? Cool... That's good news for me. Thanks.

 

Where did you get that info? I'd like to read about it. Thanks.

 

It is in the Lancer's accessory section on mitsubishi-motors.ca

 

I have an 09 Canadian GTS with Navi and it has a Canadian Map. Only thing is that its an 06 Map and no update available yet.