Ordering M/C Gear from south of the border

[AndySh]

Thanks, xj

That's pretty much what I've heard elsewhere. Didn't know that MC parts were duty-free though. Good to know.

I'm still a bit nervous though. My experience with US immigration is that their knowledge of the rules varies depending on how well trained they are. Not sure if I should have the same reservations about Canada Customs.

With winter setting in, I have time before I take the plunge, so I'll ponder all of this info before buying. Another issue I've heard of is that local MC shops may be reticent to mount your tires if you don't buy it from them, so that's something else I have to consider.

Knowledge is power.

Thanks.

[coyote]

I've had to Buy South of the Border, just to get proper parts for my Bike, and so a little extra in Fees has been well worth it. I have purchased about 2000-2500 dollars in parts, and paid at the most a 125$$ in extra fees, but I had my parts in 4 days. Hey what are Hobbies for but an excuse to tell your wife your blowing some more money, for something else in the garage.....

[bok]

depending on who you buy from, you can just ask them to put "goods previously purchased. Returned goods" or something along those lines. Sometimes the customs folks won't charge since in theory you already paid if they are "returns"

this works best with private sellers but if a company does a lot of worldwide shipping, they might do this for you.

[djbear]

I purchase alot of Electronics from the US, all I have the Shipper do, is to put Repair or Replacement on the Shipping lable and No Duties, or brokerage fees