Gus,
Found this on the the US EPA site - pretty clear so should be no problem [
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2.2.5 Temporary Vehicle Imports for Nonresidents
Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment for personal use may be imported for up to one year.
The vehicle must be imported in connection with your arrival, and it must be owned by you or on order before you depart from abroad. Only individual nonresidents may import a vehicle through a nonresident exemption. There is no Customs bond required, however, EPA requires that written approval must be obtained prior to importation.
Requirements:
œ Importer must file with U. S. Customs, upon entry, an EPA Form 3520-1 declaring code "O;" and attach the EPA letter of exemption.
œ Importer should keep a copy of the EPA approval letter for future proof of EPA exclusion.
Restrictions:
œ Importer must be a nonresident;
œ Vehicle may not be sold or otherwise transferred to another party in the U.S.;
œ Vehicle must be used primarily for personal use by the importer while in the U.S.;
œ Use of this exemption is prohibited if the vehicle is to be used primarily to conduct business, or for principle use by persons other than the importer (or spouse of the importer); and
œ Vehicle must be exported after one year, or upon the nonresident departing the U.S.,
whichever comes first.
Section 2: Other Import-Related Requirements and Information Page 33
