You can import a vehicle if government requirements are met and you have the correct paperwork.
How to import a vehicle from another country is explained on the websites of the three agencies involved:
Note: To import a vehicle, you don't need to deal with ICBC.
Import requirements do not apply to vehicles previously registered in other Canadian provinces.
You will need an in-transit permit from the originating state. (Check with each state you enter to ensure the permit is valid in that state.)
You will also need insurance. ICBC can issue temporary insurance that lasts up to 31 days.
After importing your vehicle, you can register, license and insure it at any Autoplan broker.
At the broker's, you will need the following documents:
Don't get stuck with a flood-damaged vehicle
Many U.S. vehicles have been damaged in floods.
Flood-damaged vehicles cannot be licensed or insured in B.C.
For details, contact the Registrar of Imported Vehicles.