Imports of Vehicles, Engines and Equipment

Vehicles and Heavy Duty Trucks

• The Automotive Imports Facts Manual provides comprehensive information on importing your vehicle.  The Facts Manual is recommended reading for all vehicle importers.

• The Quick Overview of Vehicle Imports Requirements provides a way to quickly identify the EPA requirements for many imported vehicles.  [40K PDF].

• EPA publishes a list of Canadian Vehicles Approved for Import.  Canada has harmonized vehicle emission standards with the U.S. and many vehicles made for sale in Canada are eligible for import to the U.S.

• Independent Commercial Importers (ICIs) [80K PDF] are businesses authorized by EPA to import, modify and test vehicles to demonstrate conformity with U.S. emission requirements.

• In order to become a designated  Vehicle Manufacturer or ICI you must obtain a certificate of conformity.  These documents explain how to begin the process.

• The  EPA Standard Form 3520-1 [80K PDF]  is a declaration form used to import vehicles into the U.S. 

• The EPA Kit Car Policy explains the EPA requirements for manufacture and import of replica vehicles.

• The  Engine Switching Fact Sheet explains EPA's policy on engine switching, which may affect a vehicle's eligibility for import.  Also see Clean Air Act Mobile Source Policies and Guidance.

• The  EPA Standard Form 3520-21 [80K PDF] is a declaration form used to import nonroad engines and equipment into the U.S., including lawn and garden equipment and construction equipment. 

Contact Information

• For telephone assistance, please call the Imports team at (734) 214-4100.

• Send email requests for assistance to: Imports@epa.gov

• Send fax requests to 734-214-IMPO (4676)

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