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D19-7-4, Importation of Vehicles, Engines, Vessels and Machines

In Brief

  1. This memorandum has been issued to reflect requirements for the importation of vehicles, engines, vessels and machines, as outlined in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 and its regulations
  2. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in the administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations, Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations, Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations, Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations, Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations and Heavy–duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations. This memorandum outlines the requirements for the importation of regulated vehicles, engines, vessels and machines.
  3. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the above cited regulations prohibit the importation of certain vehicles, engines, vessels and machines unless they meet specific requirements. Companies importing regulated products are required to submit to ECCC certain information such as an importation declaration which includes a statement of conformity. Companies are also required to submit information to the CBSA to satisfy importation requirements under the Customs Act.

This memorandum is available in its entirety on the CBSA website.

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Acts & Regulations
Release
Release - General

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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Disclaimer

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