Steve, Tyler,
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As far as I know, nothing has changed for transporting in either direction:
CD to US: 6 "E" BP / as much APCL you are certified to fly in a day / duration (not for resell or...) - see notes 1 & 2
US to CD: 6 "E" BP motors only. APCL requires paperwork!!
As far as I know, Canadians are supposed to have passed the TC [Transport Canada] regs test to transport HPR motors within Canada.. Grey area #1.. And I assume this is between a Canadian place of residence to a Canadian launch [CAR only?]. see note 3
Note 1: As far as I know, this only applies to Canadians entering the US. US citizens bringing motors into the US may be under a different set of rules, but I don't see why.. (I also don't see why someone from Indiana would buy motors in Canada, when there is a very good reseller close by..
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Note 2: I would assume it is with whom you are certified. If certified with CAR, your L2 would be only a J, where as NAR /TRA would be a K. But then again, from what I understand, CAR cert levels are recognized (and adjusted to meet) NAR & TRA certs for NAR/TRA events. But CAR is not recognized at NAR/TRA [US] events due to insurance restrictions. As I understand it: if you are CAR L3, you can fly L2 at TRA / NAR events, but must join either to have valid insurance while at the event. Grey area #2, as I know some have flown at NAR /TAR events with only CAR.. (and visa versa, rumours only though - see note 3)
Note 3: While CAR/TRA/NAR all seem to share intent & recognize each other, only TRA & NAR are pretty much interchangeable. {I can fly at LDRS despite being NAR: I'm insured} CAR has some stipulations that aren't reciprocal.. {I can't fly at CAR events despite my NAR membership: insurance not recognized. But some US based NAR/TRA people have apparently come up to CAR events & have flown at their adjusted cert level; no CAR needed (or TC test taken)} It's confusing, and I feel the three (CAR more so) need to sit & work things out to better understand & spell out each other's expectations & requirements & limitations. CAR [seem to] have tighter rules & regulations regarding HPR..
And yes, it is best to get in touch with an Import specialist in the country you intend to bring motors / pyrotechnics / etc.. into. This way, you are covered when the guy in the booth disputes your "claim to do so". I have a transcript between me and a US import specialist stipulating so. (And one agent in secondary appreciated it, and said: "you obviously know more than I do. have a good day!")