RobertH Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have seen these cool inclosed 3 wheel scooter that for lack of a better description look like a Pill or egg. I really want to see if I can have one sent back to Arizona. Think it can be done? They cost about 4.8k rmb and im not sure on shipping costs. If I can get it there think there will be a problem getting it licensed? It has a windsheild whiper,headlight, turn signals and back up lights on it. Only thing I saw it dose not have would be a seatbelt. Think the DMV would have any problems? Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertH Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 i just looked at my pictures of it again and it looks like I could add a seatbelt easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have seen these cool inclosed 3 wheel scooter that for lack of a better description look like a Pill or egg. I really want to see if I can have one sent back to Arizona. Think it can be done? They cost about 4.8k rmb and im not sure on shipping costs. If I can get it there think there will be a problem getting it licensed? It has a windsheild whiper,headlight, turn signals and back up lights on it. Only thing I saw it dose not have would be a seatbelt. Think the DMV would have any problems? Robert No they definitely wouldn't have any problems. However, YOU would Vehicles that do not meet all U.S. emission requirements, unless eligible for exemption or exclusion must be imported through an independent commercial importer (ICI). EPA will not allow the vehicles’ release to the vehicle owner until ICI work is complete. The ICI will perform any EPA-required modifications and be responsible for assuring that all EPA requirements have been met. Some vehicles cannot be successfully imported or modified by an ICI, however, and in general, ICI fees are very high. This page is probably a good place to start your research http://www.foreignborn.com/visas_imm/entering_us/7importingyourcar.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnoblett Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Interesting read: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2006-02-26-chinese-cars-usat_x.htm Not likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Here's the US Customs pamphlet on importing a car for personal use. Happy reading! http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic_trade/importing_car.xml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnoblett Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Here's the US Customs pamphlet on importing a car for personal use. Happy reading! http://www.cbp.gov/x...porting_car.xmlNot a major issue with Canada, and Mexico where the standards are the same, but gets trickier when the emissions and safety standards are less than US Standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Here's the US Customs pamphlet on importing a car for personal use. Happy reading! http://www.cbp.gov/x...porting_car.xmlNot a major issue with Canada, and Mexico where the standards are the same, but gets trickier when the emissions and safety standards are less than US Standards. You may want to read up on that a little bit - this was said about importing a car from Canada http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/BuySell/importing_an_nsx.htmIf a vehicle that is not certified to meet U.S. standards is less than 25 years old and entering on a permanent basis, it must be imported by a Registered Importer (RI) or the importer must have a contract with an RI. A vehicle imported in this manner must enter under a DOT bond in an amount equal to 150% of the dutiable value. The bond will be released after the RI brings the vehicle into conformance with all applicable FMVSS and bumper standards. . . . Contact the manufacturer of the vehicle, and ask if the vehicle complies with all applicable U.S. Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS). This letter must identify your vehicle by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). READ THE LETTER CAREFULLY. --- NOTE: The NSX meets all FMVSS --If the manufacturer letter states that the vehicle complies with U.S. FMVSS, except for minor labeling requirements, you have an acceptable letter. This letter along with your vehicle registration should be presented to U.S. Customs at the border. U.S. Customs will review the manufacturer letter to assure that the vehicle complies. (DOT approval of the manufacturer letter was discontinued as of April 8, 1997.)If the manufacturer letter states that the vehicle meets all U.S. FMVSS, except for the speedometer, or headlights, you may have these components replaced at a dealer authorized by the factory to repair your vehicle. In addition to the documents cited in item 2, above, you must present the invoice for the speedometer or headlight replacement to obtain U.S. Customs approval.If the manufacturer letter states that the vehicle meets all U.S. FMVSS except for FMVSS No. 208 (automatic orpassive restraint requirements) you WILL NOT be able to bring your vehicle into the U.S. on a permanent basisunless it is modified by an RI. The bumper regulations alone can represent a major redesign. Edited June 6, 2012 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertH Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Would it make a differance if the car/whatever you could call it had a engine less then 49cc. the thing only goes like 35-40 mph. so maybe different rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsap seui Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Jes brang that rice rocket on over here. You are destined to be the coolest guy in Arizona, I'mma tellin' ya....maybe in the whole world if'n ya put some playin' cards in the spokes. tsap seui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 This must be the luxury model at 12,000¥ http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff367/walserrjw/gallery_4_80_120733.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertH Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 This must be the luxury model at 12,000¥ http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff367/walserrjw/gallery_4_80_120733.jpg Lol this is close to it. the one i like is not so aero dynamical as Tsap would say. mine looks more like a really small 1970's VW bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Lol this is close to it. the one i like is not so aero dynamical as Tsap would say. mine looks more like a really small 1970's VW bus. Those are what I cal "refrigerator vans" - like a small refrigerator with wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsap seui Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Those hilarious vehicles are part of what I love about being in Chinertucky. I laugh and threaten to buy Wenyan one every time we see one. We once rode a 3 seat truck or sorts where the guy rides his "crotch rocket" just in front of you. The clutch was slippin' the whole time and I thought we were gonna get run over by the busses. We laughed like hell the whole time...and it reminded me so much of different vehicles I had hopped a ride on in Saigon...same slipping clutches, but just not the same cloud of blue smoke when the light turned red and 50,000 50cc bikes took off as one (carrying 150,000 human passengers, as well as pigs chickens and many other things you would never dream could be carried on a bike. ALL with their clutches slipping. The blue smoke in Saigon would be so thick you couldn't see the ones in the middle of the middle of the pack, much less the ones in the back. It was an awesome sight....and totally funny to watch....ring ding ding ding....2 cycle hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnoblett Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) What a car that would really be worth importing from China would be the Red Flag Car. http://ridestory.com...ifornia-museum/http://bringatrailer.com/2008/12/04/chinese-classic-in-america-the-red-flag-saloon/ The time we were dealing with the K-1 visa interview, I had my travel agent handle transport to and from airports, when we returned from Guangzhou from visa interview, the agent in Guilin had a nice new Red Flag car waiting for us at the airport, my wife freaked when she saw it, the red flag car is THE LUXURY car of China, typically reserved for high party members. http://www.beijingservice.com/pic/small/vehicle/redflag-2.jpg http://www.beijingse...ehicles-pic.htm Edited June 7, 2012 by dnoblett (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaro Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 They will probably crush it at POE. I looked into shipping a skyline over when I was in Japan and it just was not feasible or worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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