Importing a bike from Europe to NZ?

[red-lizard]

Do you know if i can import my bike to New Zealand from Europe(Greece)
and if yes how much i'm going to pay?
It's a ktm 990cc 9/2009 than i can't sale so i have to take it with me.

[bluninja]

Simple answer, yes you can.

What it costs to ship it ?...phone up a shipping company and find out.

If you are coming to NZ as a resident you can bring in vehicles without paying GST (sales tax) provided you have owned them for more than 12 months and this is the first time you are coming over to live. As well as the shipping and possible sales tax (15% of the value of the bike and shipping costs) you will have to pay for MAF to check it for soil and bugs and give it a bit of a spray.

Best things is to go to the NZ govenrment sites, they're pretty good at spelling these things out. I could be mistaken or just talking rubbish; the offical sites provide the official info.

[blackdog]

Definitely bring it with you. You will be astounded how much it would cost you to replace that model here.

[red-lizard]

thank you very much.i will check the NZ sites.
the cost is going to be a problem but if i cant sale i have to bring with me.

[YellowDog]

thank you very much.i will check the NZ sites.
the cost is going to be a problem but if i cant sale i have to bring with me.

They let me off the tax on mine. If you sign an undertaking not to sell it, they're quite reasonable :yes:

If you are emmigrating here, then just stick it in with your personal belongings. The freight company moving you will know what to do.

Good luck.

[clint640]

Yep, the NZ customs & Land Transport NZ (LTNZ) websites have all the info. The only major issue getting it road legal could be the headlight - if low beam dips to the right you may need to replace the headlight with one from an NZ/Oz/UK model. KTM parts are usually cheaper in Europe so work it out & buy the parts you need before you leave.

Cheers
Clint

[p.dath]

This link has some info.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Importing_a_used_bike