Canadian Kit Import Procedure
 Order Factory Direct or Through Our Canadian Dealer
 

We have been shipping parts and chassis kits to Canada successfully for more than ten years. We are one of the few U.S. companies to have taken the time to understand and fully comply with Canadian regulations.  Not only have we worked closely with Canadian regulatory officials, we also have a  trusted and knowledgeable Canadian company that sells our parts to customers who would prefer to do business strictly within Canada.

 

While U.S. and Canadian laws are quite similar with respect to do-it-yourself “starter kits”, there are some differences.  These differences mean that there are some parts that are allowed in the U.S., but are NOT allowed in Canada.  Some of the parts in our Canadian kits have been removed to comply with Canadian law.  Further, not all FFR options are available in Canada.  The majority of these parts are connected to steering and braking systems.  Please refer to the deleted parts list and order forms below for full details.  It’s a good idea to review these links before ordering so you know exactly what comes with the kit and what you’ll need to complete your car.
 

Ordering Procedure

When you are ready to place an order for your Factory Five kit, simply click on the order form link below and get started!  You can also call us at 508-291-3443 if you have any questions, or if you’d like to do this in person. 

 

Our Technical Support team has helped hundreds of Canadian customers complete this process successfully. You can also contact our Canadian Representative and order directly from your fellow countryman.
 

All new orders require an initial deposit of $1,000 and all orders are prices are in US dollars.

 

  1. Review and submit an on-line kit order form.  We can also complete this order on the phone or in person.

 

  1. Once submitted and entered your order will be forwarded an engineer or technical support person who will review your order, enter it into the production schedule and forward to you a copy of the order and receipt of deposit.
  1. We normally require final payment a few weeks prior to production-completion dates. However, the documentation that is required by Canadian officials must include a zero balance invoice. So Canadian orders are best to be paid in full as soon as possible to be sure you get approval from Transport Canada prior to your FFR kit production-completion date.

 

  1. Upon receipt of your payment, we will forward to you the following very important documents…

                    - The exact invoice for your chassis kit parts.  The invoice will have a zero balance owed and
                      record the parts and options ordered. Click here for a sample of this.
                    - An exact copy of the actual packlist of your chassis kit.  The packlist will have your name and
                      invoice number clearly recorded on each and every page.
                    - The NAFTA agreement form. Click here for a sample copy of this form.

  1. When you receive these documents from us you must forward these documents, via fax to Canadian officials at Transport Canada.  Transport Canada is familiar with FFR kits and have approved hundreds of our kits for importation.  Please be considerate and patient as TC needs at  least 2 weeks to process this information.  Calling them repeatedly or sending volumes of email will not get this approval done any faster.  Forward documents to:

 

Transport Canada

Attention: Mr. Harry Bergeon or Mr. Sylvian Lalime

Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Regulation

Transport Canada

330 Sparks Street

Tour C, Place de Ville (ASFA)

Ottawa, K1A ON5

Canada

Phone:             (613) 998-2310

Facsimile:        (613) 998-8541

www.tc.gc.ca

 

  1. Transport Canada will review your documents and forward to you a letter indicating you are cleared to import these articles.  Click here to see a sample of this approval letter. You must have a copy of this approval letter or you will not be allowed to bring these kit parts into the country.

 

  • Once approval is received (in the form of this letter), you may make arrangements for the picking-up and/or shipping of your kit.  If you are shipping this kit on a commercial carrier and you will not be present at the border, you must arrange a broker.  As a Canadian customer, you are the importer of record.  That means you have to deal directly with Canadian customs and transport officials.  We have established this procedure, with the cooperation of Transport Canada, to help you do this in a simple step-by-step process. 

 

We hope that by publishing these guidelines we will make it easier for our valued customers from Canada to buy and import our parts. 

 

If you would prefer to purchase a kit directly from a Canadian company, our exclusive representative in Canada is Mr. Al Beix at Western Canada Cobras.  Al has worked with us since 1998 and has coordinated the importation of more than one hundred FFR kits, on behalf of Canadian Customers.  He is a friendly, knowledgable and honest guy who runs a tight ship.  You can contact him direct at the following

 

You can contact Western Canada Cobras by calling 866-853-5835 (toll free), by e-mail at Cobrainfo@shaw.ca, or visit their website - www.westerncanadacobras.com

 

Attachments:

 

 Mk3 Base Kit, Canada Only
Mk3 Base Kit, Canada Only
Mk3 Base Kit, Canada Only
TC deleted parts from U.S. Mk3 Base Kit

 

 

 

 Type 65 Base Kit, Canada Only
Type 65 Base Kit, Canada Only
Type 65 Base Kit, Canada Only
TC deleted parts from U.S. Mk3 Base Kit

 

 

 

*  The deleted parts list details the vehicle kit parts that are included in the U.S. kits, but deleted from the Canadian kits.  These deleted parts involve braking, steering or suspension pieces.  This link details these differences and highlights the parts that are not sold by us directly to Canadian customers and must be purchased separately by the individual customer in Canada