Dangers Of Importing Cars Into The US

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Importing cars into the U.S is a lot harder than it needs to be. The U.S. customs and border protection makes laws with the department of transportation regulating what cars can come into the states. I personally feel that some of these laws are pointless. Some cars in the JDM market aren’t allowed into the U.S. for reasons such as headlights, bumpers, seatbelts, and other minor things. “If you want to bring these cars in you have three options. You can bring them to compliance, bring in as a temporary car, or wait twenty-five years for the car to not have to pass standard regulations.” (cbp website) Cars are a big part of life to me and it irritates me to know i can't have the ones i want. Think about it, some of the things you have wanted

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