How to Import a Mercedes From the US to Canada

1. Contact the RIV with the year, make and model of the Mercedes to determine admissibility and whether or not any modifications to the vehicle are required prior to import. Also ask if your vehicle is considered a high emissions vehicle. High emissions vehicles warrant additional fees.
2. Contact a U.S. customs office 72 hours prior to the date of export. Verify the documents needed at the time of export and their office's hours to ensure they will be open when you intend to cross. There are multiple U.S. customs offices, and the office you select depends on the state where you will be crossing the U.S./Canadian border.
3. Arrange to pay import fees and duties online via the RIV website or by mailing payment. Payment can also be made at the time of border crossing via check, cash, debit or credit card.
4. Fax required information to the U.S. customs office for their review 72 hours prior to arrival at the border. Please note that the 72 hours should not include Saturday or Sunday. Follow up with a phone call to ensure your documents are sufficient.
5. Drive the Mercedes to the U.S. border office to which you faxed your documents. Show your driver's license and passport. Also, ensure that you have the originals of the faxed documents. If all goes well, you will be released to Canadian Customs.
6. Proceed to Canadian Customs. They will review your paperwork and ask you to fill out Vehicle Import Form 1.
7. Pay all required fees, if you have not already done so. If all goes well, Canadian Customs will stamp your paperwork and release you.
8. Watch your mail. Within 10 days, Canadian Customs will mail Form 2. This form is for federal inspection. This document will outline any required vehicle modifications such as speedometer conversions or daytime running lights.
9. Take the Mercedes to a Canadian Tire location of your choice, along with Form 1 and 2, and all other vehicle paperwork. Canadian Tire will inspect your vehicle, free of charge, as per the RIV program. If your vehicle passes inspection, Canadian Tire will complete Form 2 and place a sticker on your vehicle that indicates that it is Canadian Safety compliant.
10. Take the Mercedes to Provincial Vehicle Licensing, along with all of the vehicle paperwork, to get the vehicle registered. You will be notified of the provincial sales tax and can pay it at this time.