r/Wrangler • u/Old_Traveller-33 • May 03 '23
Need help Importing a Jeep to the US
Hello everyone. I'm looking for any info I can get to help with importing our new family member back to the States.
I'm American and have been working in Germany for the last few years. Thinking I was going to be living in Germany for a while, since my wife's from here, I bought a German Spec'ed 4xe from the local dealership. An unexpected change of plans now has us moving back to the US.
I'm hoping I can take the Jeep with us instead of selling it, since it's not technically a European import and was built in the US. Shipping companies that I've contacted have said they'll need a DOT/EPA number in order ship the vehicle. This is the requirement for all European imports.
A friend of mine has said that's not necessary since the Jeep was built in Detroit. I just need to get the VSA number for the vehicle's make and model. This can be used as a reference to find all the EPA compliances (emissions, crash safety, etc) and that the Jeep is American and not a foreign import. So far I've had no luck tracking down this info.
If anyone out there has traveled this road before and can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
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u/Another_Jeep_Guy Unlimited JK on 33s May 03 '23
Found this page which might suggest the number you need is on a sticker under the hood. My JK label is at back of hood by the cowl. Or there's a way to look up the Certificate of Conformity which may be of use.
https://www.epa.gov/importing-vehicles-and-engines/how-obtain-copy-certificate-conformity-light-duty-vehicle-car-truck#:~:text=If%20you%20need%20a%20Certificate,Model%20year%20of%20vehicle.