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Elderik · 01-22-2014, 02:03 AM

I just bought my 1st 318! was located in Canada but originated in USA
All I need to "re-import" was a title/bill of sale, and temporary tags from the states - at least that's what they told me on the phone.
Now, US Customs is asking that I prove this 318 originated in the USA.

1. Speedometer has "Miles per hour" scale, doesn't that mean it was NOT sold anywhere other than USA?
2. The Info plate in the door says "BMW USA"
3. The VIN plate reads: "Conforms to all US federal motor vehicle safety, bumper and theft prevention standards..."

I think the border agent was possibly just an idiot, he didnt even know about the VIN plate. Is it even possible for a new canadian car to have these features?
He let me through after watching me aquirm for 30 minutes, but wants me to provide proof to my local customs office.... Am I way off here or this agent is a moron?

01-22-2014, 02:03 AM	#1
Elderik Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 7 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Originally Canadian or USA? I just bought my 1st 318! was located in Canada but originated in USA All I need to "re-import" was a title/bill of sale, and temporary tags from the states - at least that's what they told me on the phone. Now, US Customs is asking that I prove this 318 originated in the USA. 1. Speedometer has "Miles per hour" scale, doesn't that mean it was NOT sold anywhere other than USA? 2. The Info plate in the door says "BMW USA" 3. The VIN plate reads: "Conforms to all US federal motor vehicle safety, bumper and theft prevention standards..." I think the border agent was possibly just an idiot, he didnt even know about the VIN plate. Is it even possible for a new canadian car to have these features? He let me through after watching me aquirm for 30 minutes, but wants me to provide proof to my local customs office.... Am I way off here or this agent is a moron?