Importing Bkes

[Milan]

I have Imported (3) bikes from out of the Country
4th is coming.

All bikes needed an Import Agent, and the DOT & EPA forms submitted.
Each bike got the 7501 Customs Import sheet filled out that needs to be given to DMV
Each bike had to go the the FLHSMV for them to verify the VIN number

First, from Vancouver BC.
Seller was great, gave me bill of sale, and filled out the registration transfer
They have no title there.
Shipping company brought to my work.
VIN checked out, then went to DMV

Second from Italy
Seller took bike to crating company. Freight company picked it up there.
Went over sea.
Had to drive to Miami to pick it up.
I had to get the Italian Title translated into English
Then for VIN verification.
I had to get seller to sign a special Bill Of Sale Form, He did over email
Then to DMV

Third from UK
I used same freight company as Italian.
I picked an Import agent this time, as the previous one was not too good
They had me email DOT & EPA to get permission = Even tho the form said the bike was exempt.
Bike came into NY port, but freight contract had them bring to Tampa, so 30 min drive to pickup.
This bike came from a Dealer, so there was the BOS, and a UK Registration document. No Title
All was in English.
So VIN verify & on to DMV

Fourth is on its way from Candiac Canada.

I may be able to answer any questions.


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[msr]

Very interesting topic. Would you be willing to share what the bikes were?

[Milan]

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[busa1300]

I have brought in a number from Japan, and as long as you can prove the year of the bike through a paper trail of some form (and the bike is 25 years old...or older) getting a US title is not too difficult.

[Striker1423]

Drove to the Canadian border crossing at Sault Ste. Marie, MI to buy my GT750. Canadian owner's dad drove the bike across the bridge in the back of his pickup and all transfer paperwork was signed over at the crossing. Just need to schedule a Secretary of State (DMV) visit to transfer the ownership and title to myself.

[msr]

Milan, those three are definitely worth the trouble!

[The Red Scourge]

I appreciate this topic.  I'm in a bunch of UK-based Facebook groups for CBR400RR, VFR400 and RVF400s and I see them come up for sale for a few thousand dollars.  It would be incredibly tempting to buy one.  I could go for a Honda V4 to go with my CBR.

[Milan]

Have the V 4 covered as well.

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