The US Department of Transportation regulates vehicle and equipment importations as well as Hazardous and overweight cargo being transported on US highways.
Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment are subject to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper, and Theft Prevention Standards (HS-7 Declaration form). The Dept of Transportation form HS-7 provides check off boxes for 11 different allowable conditions of entry. A 12th box is reserved for future use.
Some information you should know prior to importing a vehicle
Does vehicles meet all U.S. emission requirements
Reimporting a previously exported vehicle
Leaded & unleaded fuel
Permanent imports
Temporary imports
Nonresident for a temporary stay
Nonresidents up to (1) one year if the vehicle is imported in conjunction with the owner's arrival.
U.S. citizens employed abroad or government employees returning
Manufacture Year, Make, Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Can it be moved by its own power
Contents in vehicle
Level of fuel
Keys and documentation