madmarc Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 I bought a used bike in a private sale in Germany - Will be bringing it back as checked luggage on my next trip over there. What can i expect from customs at ORT Do i declare it ?Would there be taxes and duties ? I could just say its my bike i'm bringing back from Germany, I go there 5 times a year and used it to commute ! Anybody have any experience in doing this - would like to hear your comments
ichnusa Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 They probably have on record that you did not bring a bike to Germany. So dont lie about that. Tell them (if tjeyhey ask and as you said) it was used as a commuter there...
100Tours Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 I have brought bikes through on a number of occasions in a bike bag (mostly bikes that I had left with, but no documentation of that). Personal kit, I would not expect much fuss. I have never been stopped.
madmarc Posted February 1, 2018 Author Posted February 1, 2018 Is it another Colnago? How did you guess
milky4130 Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 They probably have on record that you did not bring a bike to Germany. So dont lie about that. Tell them (if tjeyhey ask and as you said) it was used as a commuter there...highley unlikely
milky4130 Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 I bought a used bike in a private sale in Germany - Will be bringing it back as checked luggage on my next trip over there. What can i expect from customs at ORT Do i declare it ?Would there be taxes and duties ? I could just say its my bike i'm bringing back from Germany, I go there 5 times a year and used it to commute ! Anybody have any experience in doing this - would like to hear your commentsI've done this back in 2008, bought a bike in the UK, brought it back as checked in luggage but by then it was a used bike (5months old). Did not declare it & no issues through customs. Told the official I'm here for Cycle Tour.
TheBikeRoom Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 I have brought a new bike back from Australia on two occasions in bike box and no questions asked. I am sure you will be fine.
T-Bob Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Bag it, bring it and if anyone were to ask 'what you've got?' You say... 'my bike'. End of story.
Karman de Lange Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 We got stopped two weeks ago,( bought a new bike in uk for training.). I Just said its less than the allowed R5000, which it was, and they let us through no questions.
madmarc Posted February 4, 2018 Author Posted February 4, 2018 Thanks for ll the feedback - Much appreciated
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