Concerned about the EPA thing
Hey there,
So, I'm travelling around America with a 2004 motorcycle. I am an EU citizen and I happen to have a tourist visa for the States. I will be arriving the US in about 20 days. I plan on staying around 10 days in California and then ship the bike back to Europe. I've been reading info regarding the border crossing from Mexico into the US. I read here:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...rist%20vehicle
Quote:
Nonresidents/visitors may import a vehicle duty-free for personal use up to (1) one year if the vehicle is imported in conjunction with the owner's arrival. Vehicles imported under this provision that do not conform to U.S. safety and emission standards must be exported within one year and may not be sold in the U.S.
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This says I can stay with the bike puking carbon monoxide in the pristine US atmosphere for a full year, but it doesn't say if I have to politely ask permission for it to the friendly EPA people. Since this isn't the first time I have light problems with the US borders, I'd rather ask you guys: Can I cross the Tijuana border without the EPA thing? Has anybody done it? Just by showing up and filling a form like in most borders in the world?
Thanks a lot.
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