Has anyone purchased a bike in Canada and brought it to the USA? What is involved if anything? Any ideas on less expensive way to get bike from Ottawa Canada to Ohio? Thanks, Ted
Ted, I bought 2 bikes from different sources in Canada as well as a trailer load of parts with no problems. I just said they were at least 25 years old, which, I believe, is the minimum age to get them in the USA tax free. I might have been off by a couple of years :DThe attendant at the border crossing opened my trailer, gave it a 30 second look see, and sent me on my way.
Also, I broke the bikes down into parts just to be sure there were no problems. I assume you are talking about non titled off-road bikes? Titled street bikes or newer off-road bikes might be a different story. There is a government web site that explains the details.
Its a complete Hercules, in running condition. 30 years old. I can have a title in my hand, in my name at the crossing. Ted
Funny you should ask...
I'm in Ottawa and I was down in New York last week and stopped at U.S. Customs to ask that exact question. I've got a Jackpiner that I want to sell this spring and will likely be exporting (the flip side of which is: that the purchaser (i.e. you) will be importing).
First of all, since I've done this before, be aware that there is a big difference between bringing across "parts" (i.e. a disassembled motorcycle) and an intact bike. The "parts" are less of an issue.
But, as I discovered, the assembled bike is not a big issue either.
What you will require is a "Resident Personal Vehicle Importation - Informal CF7501-V3-12/03/02" form. If the vehicle is newer than 25 yrs. then it gets real complicated - EPA issues, federal safety standards issues. If older, or you simply indicate that it is a dirt bike (off-road only) you are OK. If the vehicle was manufactured outside the U.S. there may be a small duty to pay. If your Herc is declared as U.S. made, I get the impression that both you and Customs will be happier. Finally, and obviously, the bike must be available for inspection.
So who did you buy the Herc from? I hadn't heard that anyone was selling although, I've been busy. If I can be of further assistance, contact me directly. I don't know if my profile is updated. I'm now at "
[email protected]"
Mike
Funny you should ask...
I'm in Ottawa and I was down in New York last week and stopped at U.S. Customs to ask that exact question. I've got a Jackpiner that I want to sell this spring and will likely be exporting (the flip side of which is: that the purchaser (i.e. you) will be importing).
First of all, since I've done this before, be aware that there is a big difference between bringing across "parts" (i.e. a disassembled motorcycle) and an intact bike. The "parts" are less of an issue.
But, as I discovered, the assembled bike is not a big issue either.
What you will require is a "Resident Personal Vehicle Importation - Informal CF7501-V3-12/03/02" form. If the vehicle is newer than 25 yrs. then it gets real complicated - EPA issues, federal safety standards issues. If older, or you simply indicate that it is a dirt bike (off-road only) you are OK. If the vehicle was manufactured outside the U.S. there may be a small duty to pay. If your Herc is declared as U.S. made, I get the impression that both you and Customs will be happier. Finally, and obviously, the bike must be available for inspection.
So who did you buy the Herc from? I hadn't heard that anyone was selling although, I've been busy. If I can be of further assistance, contact me directly. I don't know if my profile is updated. I'm now at "
[email protected]"
Mike