Yes, an American citizen or traveler can bring an American-registered car into Canada temporarily for tourism, personal travel, or business purposes without paying import duties, provided the vehicle remains registered and insured in the US. However, if you are moving to Canada permanently or intend to keep the vehicle in the country long-term, you must formally import the car through the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) program. Permanent importation requires proving that the vehicle complies with Canadian federal safety and bumper standards, paying applicable customs fees, passing a provincial safety inspection, and registering the car with local provincial authorities.
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