found Unfinished contemporary kit

[SunDude]

Originally Posted by Gunner

So let me get this straight: Canadians can build what we call a specially constructed vehicle, and bring in any parts they need for it, but any SET of parts intended to be put together is banned?

Um, what's the rationale for that?

I'm not trying to defend Transport Canada here, but you haven't got it quite right...

For the most part the requirements in the U.S. and Canada are the same. All new vehicles sold must meet federal safety standards. Period.

In the U.S. vehicles that don't comply must be at least 25 years old to be imported, where in Canada the limit is "only" 15 years.

So the question is this: How many parts can a "car kit" have before it is classified as an unassembled "motor vehicle"?

The big difference there is that Canadian transport regulators are MUCH STRICTER on this than U.S. regulators. Which is why you guys can import factory-made rollers from South Africa, and we have to be so careful re: car kit contents.