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Thread: Importation Rules Changed ?????

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    Default Importation Rules Changed ?????

    I just spoke with us customs Brunswick. I have a D90 coming in May 6. She said "oh, no" when I said Land Rover. She said they are really cracking down on Land Rovers coming in and seizing if anything is not original. I expressed concern since I have 1 coming in and I followed the rules as posted on US Customs website. She said if the seat belts, wheels, etc are not original then it is not allowed in. I asked how they can do that when we follow the rules they posted. She said I need to speak to top person at that office. I have no idea if mine is 100% original, I just made sure the engine is, as the CBP site says. I have call into a broker but this is pretty scary !!! Any input would be appreciated.

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    Best to inquire with people like Doug C or Derek C, rather than absorb speculation from a forum like this. You will often get answers from people that lack the experience or even correct information. Best of luck!
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    I also hope it hasthe original chassis, engine type, is the right body type when chassis number is decoded and does not have any newer puma, wolf, td5 body panels. Of those are all met it should me good.

    Easy rules older then 88, no galvi chassi, no tdi engine and looks original.
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    In a nutshell, if it is all original and more than 25 years old ur good. Modifications such as newer engine, chassis swap, will draw attention.

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    I just recently imported........nerve racking yes, but as long as it's 25 years old and has the original motor and chasis and does not look severly molested you should be good.

    Mine cleared customs in two days.
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    can a 1987 rover be brought in since it is now 26yr old?

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    Yes
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    Derek C.

    So qualification is chassis, engine and mechanical components. Having a face lift like paint, seats, new carpet, tires etc. would not be an issue. Reason I ask is because mine is arriving this Sunday. Right now according to my stateside broker no holds are being placed so it should clear and I can pick it up on Tuesday. I have received the official Certificate from Land Rover of Date of Manufacture 12/16/1987 and the VIN's all match - engine, chassis etc.

    Only change is new paint, seats and repair work done overseas. Obviously if I have to export or it be destroyed the outfit I purchased from is reputable. They would not even add AC to the Landy because that modification may have caused it to be not allowed for importation to US - hence my AC kit is sitting in a box in the back of the Landy.

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    Should be ok but customs has been doing some odd **** lately so you neve know
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    I have imported 5 without an issue. Just spoke with a broker (never used one before) and all this comes from ports letting engine converts in when that is a strict no no. Customs is upset with land rovers because DOT is making them spend more time checking them out. They are short staffed and sometimes easier to just seize. Does anyone heave UK land rover number so I can call to verify my VIN and engine numbers? Thanks

    Nate B
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    84 Defender 110 3 Door RHD Petrol in 2012
    80 Merc 230GE Petrol in 2011
    78 SIII 109" RHD Petrol in 2011
    82 SIII 88" RHD Petrol in 2010
    82 SIII 88" RHD Diesel in 2009
    92 Range Rover - In the 90's
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