Importing a motorcycle

[Wadokai]

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone knew any document which outlined the rules and regulations for importing motorcycles from Asia.

Also wanted to know if there are certain fees/tariffs that would be required to be paid in order to import into Canada.

Let me know! thanks! =]

[Masked Bandit]

There may be one or two people on here that can help you but I suggest trying

www.groundpilots.com

[heizervr6]

15 years or older while the border is still open and 6% duty and 6% GST.

HTH. :)

[A790]

Originally posted by heizervr6
15 years or older while the border is still open and 6% duty and 6% GST.

HTH. :)

Pretty much hit the nail on the head :)

[Wadokai]

Oh...so the bike HAS to be 15 yrs old?

And what do they base the 6% duty and GST on? Because if it's bought in different currency...how do they exactly determine that?

[dr_jared88]

So are these bikes right hand drive? What's so special about them lol.

On a serious note, what are special about bikes from asia? Don't know much about bikes.

[drew_goring]

Originally posted by Wadokai
Oh...so the bike HAS to be 15 yrs old?

And what do they base the 6% duty and GST on? Because if it's bought in different currency...how do they exactly determine that?

Well to solve this problem, there is a thing called an "exchange rate". We use this to convert different currencies.

Here is some more information if you are interested:

Exchange Rate (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exchange_rate) :rolleyes:

[Wadokai]

Oh I know what exchange rate is; what I was trying to ask was would they be charging GST and 6% duty on the price that i bought the bike for, and THEN convert it to CAD $?

=]

[drew_goring]

Originally posted by Wadokai
Oh I know what exchange rate is; what I was trying to ask was would they be charging GST and 6% duty on the price that i bought the bike for, and THEN convert it to CAD $?

=]

lol

If I'm not mistaken you declare the value at the border. Just make sure you have the proper paperwork to back it up.