How to Import a Peugeot 504 to the U.S.
- 1). Gather all the documentation you'll need to prove the vehicle is yours and that it was purchased legally. This includes the bill of sale and foreign vehicle registration, and you may also be asked to produce the carrier's invoice you were given when you arranged shipping. Original documents rather than copies are preferred in all cases.
- 2). Meet Environmental Protection Agency standards for vehicle importation. Your Peugeot 504 must meet federal emissions standards, and you will need to complete EPA Form 3520-1 -- proving that your Peugeot 504 meets these standards -- before U.S. Customs will release your vehicle. Testing for a foreign vehicle importation typically costs around $1,000.
- 3). File U.S. Department of Transportation form HS-7 before you go to pick up your vehicle at the port of entry. The U.S. DOT requires all imported vehicles to meet standard for bumpers and safety, and imported vehicles require certification from the original manufacturer or you will be forced to pay a bond. Contact Peugeot directly to inquire about this certification.
- 4). Go to the port of entry where your vehicle is being shipped, or send a representative who has the necessary paperwork and is authorized to accept the shipment on your behalf. You can also make arrangements with U.S. Customs to have the vehicle freight forwarded to a Customs port which is closer than the port of entry where the vehicle is slated to land.
- 5). Pay all necessary fees and duty charges once your paperwork has been accepted.