Most likely not helpful .. but having looked at importing (not temporary) a vehicle into the US and having lived there for years, it is gonna be a nightmare! You'd be best off just getting one there, but then on insurance .. a sh*t fight again mainly due to different States rules. It has been...
the clutch rattle / clunk is somewhat normal until the clutch beds in ... reported by quite few
mine did it and I doubt any damage or long term concerns