Taking a motorbike to Canada?

[sunhuntin]

hey guys... long time no post.

im in canada right now and keen to make a permanent shift in the future.

can anyone advise whats involved in exporting a motorcycle to canada? ive googled without much luck... found heaps about bringing one up from the states, but thats not much help.

thanks all

:-)

[Metastable]

Motorcycle will be easier than a car.

- You will have no import duties
- You will have to pay GST 5% of the bike's appraised value. So that means you need an appraisal. However, since you are moving over here as opposed to just buying a bike and importing it.... you might not have to pay any GST.
- You will need a Federal and Provincial inspection a certain time after importing the bike.
- If it is more than 15 years old.... there are very few requirements.

- Check out the Registrar of Imported Vehicles for more information.

http://www.riv.ca/ It is US import based... but will give you an idea. I'd call then or customs and see what they have to say.

BTW - where are you planning on moving too? Wouldn't it be easier to just sell it in NZ and get more money in NZ then buy something here?