{"id":82,"date":"2020-02-20T06:27:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T14:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/register-an-imported-vehicle\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T14:25:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T21:25:59","slug":"register-an-imported-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/register-an-imported-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Imported Vehicle Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-2-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\t<nav class=\"nav-left\" aria-label=\"Secondary Navigation\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"nav-left-children\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/commercial-vehicle-registration\/\">Commercial Vehicle Registration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/motorcycles-mopeds-and-scooters\/\">Motorcycles, Mopeds, and Scooters<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/junk-revived-salvage-vehicles\/\">Junk\/Revived Salvage Vehicles<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/registering-a-vehicle-purchased-from-a-private-party\/\">Registration for a Vehicle Purchased from a Private Party<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/registering-a-vehicle-purchased-from-a-dealer\/\">Registration for a Vehicle Purchased from a Dealer<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/register-a-motorcycle\/\">Motorcycle Registration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/register-your-boat-vessel\/\">Boat\/Vessel Registration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/register-a-specially-constructed-or-modified-vehicle\/\">Specially Constructed or Modified Vehicle Registration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/register-an-off-highway-vehicle-ohv\/\">Off-Highway Vehicle Registration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/total-loss-salvage-non-repairable-vehicles\/\">Total Loss Salvage &#038; Non-Repairable Vehicles<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/special-circumstances\/\">Special Circumstances<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/nav>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">If you have imported your vehicle directly from another country (a direct import), you need to register the vehicle with DMV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-container shadow-box\">\n<p><strong>To register your imported vehicle, you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An out-of-state title (or other proof of ownership).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence that the vehicle has cleared customs.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This includes stamped and endorsed relevant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/document\/forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customs and Border Protection forms<\/a> HS-7, 3299, 3311, 3461, 6059, 7501.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A weight certificate (for imported trucks and pickups only; visit&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/publicscales.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">publicscales.net<\/a>&nbsp;to locate a weigh station near you).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/\">Applicable fees<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The following forms:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/file\/application-for-title-or-registration-reg-343-pdf\/\">Application for Title or Registration (REG 343) (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/file\/verification-of-vehicle-reg-31-pdf\/\">Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/file\/lien-satisfied-title-holder-release-reg-166-pdf\/\">Lien Satisfied\/Legal Owner\/Title Holder Release (REG 166) (PDF)<\/a> (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/file\/statement-of-facts-reg-256-pdf\/\">Statement of Facts (REG 256) (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/file\/declaration-of-gross-vehicle-weight-gvw-combined-gross-vehicle-weight-cgw-reg-4008-pdf\/\">Declaration of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (CGW) (REG 4008) (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle\/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment (REG 262) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">The REG 262 form is not available online because it is printed on security paper, which makes it compliant with federal odometer disclosure regulations.<\/cite><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may also need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evidence that your foreign import vehicle meets&nbsp;United States (U.S.) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is mandatory for vehicles manufactured after 1995.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This includes the federal certification label attached to the vehicle confirming FMVSS certification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional evidence:<\/strong> A copy of a letter from the manufacturer confirming that the vehicle meets FMVSS and U.S. emissions standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> Usually you can only get this evidence for vehicles manufactured in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A copy of the Department of Transportation bond release letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A certificate stating that the vehicle has been inspected by a California Air Resources Board-licensed laboratory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence that the vehicle meets Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)&nbsp;and California emissions standards.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This includes an EPA and California emissions label attached to the vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A smog certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This applies to gasoline vehicles manufactured after 1968.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This also applies to diesel-powered vehicles manufactured after 1980.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-what-is-a-direct-import-vehicle\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tWhat is a direct import vehicle?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-60613\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-60613\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-65317\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-65317\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>A direct import vehicle is a vehicle that is not manufactured to be used or sold in the U.S. Because of this,&nbsp;direct import vehicles typically do not meet U.S. (FMVSS) and do not meet California emissions standards.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-can-i-register-my-direct-import-vehicle-in-california\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tCan I register my direct import vehicle in California?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-98579\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-98579\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-55625\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-55625\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Please be aware that some imported vehicles <strong>cannot<\/strong> be registered in California, or in the U.S., according to the&nbsp;<em>California Health &amp; Safety Code <\/em>\u00a7\u00a739024.6, 43150\u201343156, 43203.5, 43600, and 44200\u201344210.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For rules and exceptions, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/how-to-9-register-a-vehicle-from-out-of-state-nonresident-vehicle\/\">Buying a Vehicle from Out-of-State &#8211; Can You Register it in California?<\/a> <span>brochure.<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicles (and engines) imported from other countries must meet the requirements of the following agencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for emissions requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for safety requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for gas-guzzler taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>California Air Resources Board (CARB) for emissions requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>California Board of Equalization (BOE) for use tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your direct foreign import vehicle was not originally manufactured to meet California emissions standards and DOT FMVSS, the vehicle<strong> cannot <\/strong>be registered in California, unless the vehicle is modified and tested under CARB\u2019s direct import program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motorcycles, off-highway vehicles, and diesel-powered vehicles<strong> cannot <\/strong>be converted to California emissions standards at this time. Therefore, they <strong><span>cannot<\/span><\/strong> be registered in California unless they were originally manufactured to meet U.S. and California emissions standards.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-can-i-drive-my-direct-import-vehicle-in-california\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tCan I drive my Direct Import Vehicle in California?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-25146\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-25146\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-3727\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-3727\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>In order to drive your imported vehicle in the state of California, you will have to modify the vehicle to meet these safety standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CARB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPA emissions standards <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. FMVSS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Direct Import vehicle is over two years old, it may be expensive or impossible to convert the vehicle to meet required standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> If your vehicle was manufactured after 1968 (cars) or after 1978 (motorcycles) and it does not comply with EPA or CARB emissions requirements, you can contact CARB for information on what to do.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By phone:<\/strong> 1-800-242-4450<br><strong>By email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:helpline@www.arb.ca.gov\"><span>helpline@www.arb.ca.gov<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-my-vehicle-meets-these-standards-how-do-i-register-it\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tMy vehicle meets these standards. How do I register it?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-85181\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-85181\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-67492\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-67492\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>If your Direct Import Vehicle <strong>can<\/strong> be modified to meet emissions standards, you can register your vehicle&nbsp;with the state of California. Please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/how-to-9-register-a-vehicle-from-out-of-state-nonresident-vehicle\/\">Registering a Nonresident Vehicle brochure<\/a> for step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> Because your vehicle was manufactured outside of the U.S., your vehicle title will be branded &#8220;NON-USA&#8221; if it does not have a federal certification label and U.S. emissions label attached by the manufacturer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-when-do-i-pay-registration-fees\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tWhen do I pay registration fees?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-95865\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-95865\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-88892\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-88892\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>The date that registration fees come due for out-of-state vehicles varies depending on many factors. For information about fees, residency, and exemptions, please view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/\">Registration Fees page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you pay all your fees, DMV will issue a one-time, 30-day temporary operating permit to allow you time to complete the other vehicle registration requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> Registration fees for your direct import vehicle must be paid to DMV within 20 days of entry into California even if you do not meet all other requirements to register your vehicle in California. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-where-can-i-find-more-information-on-emission-requirements\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tWhere can I find more information on emission requirements?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-73025\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-73025\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-53298\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-53298\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For CARB direct import program information, visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arb.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.arb.ca.gov<\/a>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Or contact CARB by phone: 1-800-242-4450.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For California emissions standards, visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ww2.arb.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">CARB website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visite el sitio web de la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/importing-vehicles-and-engines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPA website<\/a> and review their <em>Procedures for Importing Vehicles and Engines into the United States<\/em> (EPA-420-B-10-027) publication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For federal vehicle importation and certification standards, see the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/cars\/rules\/import\/\" target=\"_blank\">NHTSA website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For importation or clearance information, see the <a 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