Tariffs on Old Cars Now a Reality

[Tracker1]

Originally Posted by L78M22Rag

I was planning on bringing a vintage vehicle from the US into Canada, and was caught off guard by these tariffs as well. Looking into it, if realized that the big three auto makers entered into the Auto Pact back in 1965 which was signed early in 1966 where they worked together on both sides of the border supplying parts for the manufacturing of these cars to avoid the tariffs at the time. I was going to use this as my argument at the border. Here’s an article on the Auto Pact…

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/mad...-pact-of-1965/

Curious what your thoughts are on this?

I'd say save your breath, the officers you will encounter are just doing what they are told. I brought parts across last week, a mix of used and new reproductions. I paid my HST and was told " no tariffs on auto parts." That is likely because of the Auto Pact I'm guessing. But an assembled car from the USA is now going to be subject to tariffs. No ifs, ands or buts. I would hold off until calmer heads prevail on this.

[BJCHEV396]

Originally Posted by Tracker1

I'd say save your breath, the officers you will encounter are just doing what they are told. I brought parts across last week, a mix of used and new reproductions. I paid my HST and was told " no tariffs on auto parts." That is likely because of the Auto Pact I'm guessing. But an assembled car from the USA is now going to be subject to tariffs. No ifs, ands or buts. I would hold off until calmer heads prevail on this.

I hope calmer heads do prevail.

[1967 4K]

Lot of nice cars and good Car Guys in Canada. Make it hard for us to trade with one another, but what are ya going to do! 🤷*♂️