Kyle241
Platinum Member
So I have decided to keep my MX5100 and take it with me to the USA. I have done a lot of research on what is required and have the proper docs for customs/homeland security to review. My one issue is that while the engine is EPA compliant and Kubota Japan nicely applied a label on the engine that states this, it's impossible to see the label. They placed it on top of the valve cover (it's facing up) and on top of the that is the fuel tank plus hood. There is only about 2" of space to get to the label and that is what customs needs to see otherwise Kubota Canada needs to supply a letter stating it's EPA compliant but after ten calls to the dealer (two calls) and corporate (eight calls), nobody is willing to write a basic letter stating this similar to what is required for Canadian purchased cars such as our Nissan and Mazda we are importing as well. They provided the letter but for some reason Kubota cannot....no explanation why, just that it seems beyond them.
So, I have tried to access this label on top of the valve cover and thought perhaps taking a pic with my phone would work. Well, I got partial pics only and while some are sort of legible and state EPA compliance, I have my doubts a customs agent will accept that as it took me a number of tries to get the partial. We also tried a small mirror but the issue is that there isn't enough room to get ones fingers and mirror in there and turn it to view anything. Anyone have any ideas as to how to access this label easily without having to take the tractor apart at the port of entry?
Tks.
So, I have tried to access this label on top of the valve cover and thought perhaps taking a pic with my phone would work. Well, I got partial pics only and while some are sort of legible and state EPA compliance, I have my doubts a customs agent will accept that as it took me a number of tries to get the partial. We also tried a small mirror but the issue is that there isn't enough room to get ones fingers and mirror in there and turn it to view anything. Anyone have any ideas as to how to access this label easily without having to take the tractor apart at the port of entry?
Tks.