Buying a bike from Canada.

[Expat]

Got my eye on a bike just over the border in Canada...
Anyone know what legal issues there could be if I drive up and get it?
Also, what fees / taxes would I be liable for??

[boosten lebaron]

Its been a while since ive dont it but it can be done. Usually going through a dealer makes it much easier and that was always the way i took. I do remember the bike has to be legal here to begin with. No rgv500 and the such.

[Expat]

Its been a while since ive dont it but it can be done. Usually going through a dealer makes it much easier and that was always the way i took. I do remember the bike has to be legal here to begin with. No rgv500 and the such.

But if the bike is not intended for street use.....

[scubasteveRR]

i think Eddie bought his CBR600RR from Canada used, for track use only.

he might have some insight

[j4eric]

i think Eddie bought his CBR600RR from Canada used, for track use only.

he might have some insight

and i think he is selling it still.

[tsorfas]

take a look here it has some useful info!
http://www.foreignborn.com/visas_imm...ingyourcar.htm

A vehicle may be temporarily imported for testing, demonstration, or racing purposes. A vehicle may be permanently imported for show or display. Written approval from DOT is required and should be obtained before the vehicle is exported from the foreign country to the U.S.

[Expat]

take a look here it has some useful info!
http://www.foreignborn.com/visas_imm...ingyourcar.htm

A vehicle may be temporarily imported for testing, demonstration, or racing purposes. A vehicle may be permanently imported for show or display. Written approval from DOT is required and should be obtained before the vehicle is exported from the foreign country to the U.S.

Good info, thanks!
I am also talking to a customs broker..... fingers crossed!!

[timmyho414]

Got my eye on a bike just over the border in Canada...
Anyone know what legal issues there could be if I drive up and get it?
Also, what fees / taxes would I be liable for??

I brought my bike back last year. It wasn't bad

It needed to have the EPA tag stating conforms to US EPA and safety standards. Make sure it is viable when you cross.

Bill of sale and previous owner's Canadian registration, Canada does not give out titles.

Tax was 10% for the price paid or NADA.

Paper work was not bad. There are a few forms to fill out. I have them saved on my computer at work. I can put the link up Monday if you want. Don't bother calling any one. No one I talked to would give me a strait answer.

It doesn't matter if its for the track or not. If it was built as a street bike it must be brought in as a street bike. If it was built as a track/race bike then you can bring it in as such. Edit: I guess you can do it, it must of been much easier for me to do it as a street bike it didn't bother with the written approval part.

[Rossco]

Check for maple syrup in the fuel tank.

[scubasteveRR]

eehh

[Expat]

I brought my bike back last year. It wasn't bad

It needed to have the EPA tag stating conforms to US EPA and safety standards. Make sure it is viable when you cross.

Bill of sale and previous owner's Canadian registration, Canada does not give out titles.

Tax was 10% for the price paid or NADA.

Paper work was not bad. There are a few forms to fill out. I have them saved on my computer at work. I can put the link up Monday if you want. Don't bother calling any one. No one I talked to would give me a strait answer.

It doesn't matter if its for the track or not. If it was built as a street bike it must be brought in as a street bike. If it was built as a track/race bike then you can bring it in as such. Edit: I guess you can do it, it must of been much easier for me to do it as a street bike it didn't bother with the written approval part.

I am looking at a 2 stroke..... I guess that comlicates things??

[scottieducati]

Shouldn't have to comply to EPA if it's not for road use. All other forms should apply. Good luck bro.

[Expat]

Shouldn't have to comply to EPA if it's not for road use. All other forms should apply. Good luck bro.

Cheers mate! I think I need to fill out a form confirming it is not for street use but not sure if that would permanently preclude it from being registered? (I know you are not supposed to be able to register a 2 stroke but...)

[timmyho414]

I am looking at a 2 stroke..... I guess that comlicates things??

If its a dirt bike I have no idea. I'm pretty sure they still have to pass Fed standards so I would think what ever applies to a US dirt bike the Canadian bike would need the same.

If its a 2stroke street bike that may be harder unless they make on for the US. I know a few companies made them.

I imported a Ducati street bike in street trim to turn into a race bike. I never registered it but I wanted to have a title for it so I did all the paper work. Ducati made all North American bike to the same spec. My bike has a Canadian tag and the US tag. Maybe the bike you are looking at is the same. That would make it easy.

When I get to work Monday I'll post what I have. I spent alot of time going over all the Gov websites trying to put everything together. When I got to the border I had all the paperwork ready to go. Other then having to search for the EPA tag in 10deg weather it went smooth.

[timmyho414]

Here are the there forms I needed to bring my bike back. It was an 04 Ducati streetbike in full street trim. Check them out, there's info on what you need on them. You may need more or less but it should help out.

tax was 3% for the first 1,000 then 2.4 for the rest.

EPA Form 3520-1
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/forms/3520-1.pdf

US DOT Declaration HS-7
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/hs799short.pdf

Dept of Home Land Security CBP Form 7501
http://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_7501.pdf


I think this was a website I used to get a lot of my info when I did it.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/

If you have any other info or questions I'd be happy to help.

Good luck!

[Jim]

[Expat]

Here are the there forms I needed to bring my bike back. It was an 04 Ducati streetbike in full street trim. Check them out, there's info on what you need on them. You may need more or less but it should help out.

tax was 3% for the first 1,000 then 2.4 for the rest.

EPA Form 3520-1
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/forms/3520-1.pdf

US DOT Declaration HS-7
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/hs799short.pdf

Dept of Home Land Security CBP Form 7501
http://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_7501.pdf


I think this was a website I used to get a lot of my info when I did it.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/

If you have any other info or questions I'd be happy to help.

Good luck!

Excellent!
Hopefully this plan will come together!!

[Expat]

Here are the there forms I needed to bring my bike back. It was an 04 Ducati streetbike in full street trim. Check them out, there's info on what you need on them. You may need more or less but it should help out.

tax was 3% for the first 1,000 then 2.4 for the rest.

EPA Form 3520-1
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/forms/3520-1.pdf

US DOT Declaration HS-7
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/hs799short.pdf

Dept of Home Land Security CBP Form 7501
http://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_7501.pdf


I think this was a website I used to get a lot of my info when I did it.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/

If you have any other info or questions I'd be happy to help.

Good luck!

The bike I am looking at is 26 years old so falls outside the 25 year rule... Now I can see why most people don't bother!!