Import To USA Question
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Your 2007 was manufactured in the US. You aren't importing it, just returning it. Motorcycles aren't required to meet safety regs like cars- no air bags, roll-over requrements, 5 MPH bumpers, etc., so none of those issues to contend with.
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From: Eastern Washington
Easiest way to do it if you're unsure or don't have the time is to contract it to a customs broker like:
Carson Customs Int. - Blaine, WA
UPS -SCS (supply chain solutions)
Norman Jensen Customs Brokers
Cole International
Here's a link to just the offices at Blaine, WA. Keep in mind that the vast majority of these are nationwide and not just limited to a single Port of Entry.
http://apps.cbp.gov/brokers/index.asp?portCode=3004
Shouldn't cost you more than $$200-$300 with them doing all the paperwork and pre-clearance for you. You would still have to find a carrier though. You never said where you are importing from...?
Carson Customs Int. - Blaine, WA
UPS -SCS (supply chain solutions)
Norman Jensen Customs Brokers
Cole International
Here's a link to just the offices at Blaine, WA. Keep in mind that the vast majority of these are nationwide and not just limited to a single Port of Entry.
http://apps.cbp.gov/brokers/index.asp?portCode=3004
Shouldn't cost you more than $$200-$300 with them doing all the paperwork and pre-clearance for you. You would still have to find a carrier though. You never said where you are importing from...?
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Importing something would involve purchasing something out of the country (ie: Canada) which you intend to register in your home state. If you bring it through yourself and if it is new (never registered anywhere) .. You need documents showing "origin" and the details of the purchase showing purchase price and taxes paid. If it is used, I believe all you need is the documents of purchase. I believe customs will also need 78 hrs notice before you bring it through in order to do their search (to make sure it's not stolen, and to be prepared for the transfer etc).
Your best bet is to call the border where you would cross and get particulars on the specific item you are bringing across and details involved. There are different rules and requirements for different scenarios. Calling the office is simply better than looking it up on a website. This way you can get direct answers to your direct questions without searching and reading soooo much information that doesn't really pertain to this transaction. Less unexpected surprises that way! They can be better prepared for you when you cross, if you call the exact crossing you would use. Make sure to jot down the details they tell you and the name of the person you spoke to. Trust me on this .. Been there done that!
Last edited by bikergirl40; Feb 11, 2010 at 11:46 AM.
If it is still registered in the states, then yes, he doesn't need to import it back. If he has registered the bike in another country - even if he purchased it in the US - then he has to "import" it back.
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Thanks for the replies. I am in the middle east, i will rotate back to home (US) end of year.....I purchased it in the UAE, I checked at the harley shop where i bought it and found some screwy things going on, such as bikes sitting for many many months that were to be shipped (to Canada) like after a week or so.....Asfor what needed changed if anything, they told me that they did not know for sure, maybe the speedo (Kph)....
I will try US customs and see what they say. Also will try them importers....'
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I will try US customs and see what they say. Also will try them importers....'
SJ
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Thanks for the replies. I am in the middle east, i will rotate back to home (US) end of year.....I purchased it in the UAE, I checked at the harley shop where i bought it and found some screwy things going on, such as bikes sitting for many many months that were to be shipped (to Canada) like after a week or so.....Asfor what needed changed if anything, they told me that they did not know for sure, maybe the speedo (Kph)....
I will try US customs and see what they say. Also will try them importers....'
SJ
I will try US customs and see what they say. Also will try them importers....'
SJ
Motorcycles are considered household goods and shipped as such for PCS moves. Customs would be a good place to go for importing a vehicle and finding the regulations, but I doubt you will run into much trouble. For a bike, the only things you really need to worry about would be the running lights as most foregin countries use city lights instead of the US amber running lights in front (turn signals).