Allan,
I have some experience in importing to the U S. It is pretty involved. If you send me your email address I can give you some pointers on the entry process. Will have to look up the forms etc. Licensing in each state is different and can be a hassel, but something you will have to put up with. Some states it would be easier to sell yours and buy what you want over here. Sometimes it is easier for the manufacturers to jump through the hoops for you. Since you are comming with it, it may be as Mike has stated. If not then there are some pitfalls that you definitely have to avoid. Mine almost didn't come into the country due to a minor oversight on the sellers end.
Bill