Importing Bikes

[Eugene]

5 hours ago, Zeffer said:

I have it that that parts dont carry duties but complete bikes do. So theoretically, if you ship the frame and wheels separately you will see a significant saving. Would like to know if this is true.

 

True, but now you have to pay postage for 2 items.

[swingTOpeddle]

5 hours ago, Jono said:

Customs will more than likely use the invoice, if there is a frame in the box and no wheels, but the invoice says bike they will apply the duty and vice versa. They aren't opening every single package.

Will CRC ship the bike in 2 shipments with 2 invoices?

The exporter should just (normally do if exported) use the correct HS codes. These are universal and is how customs easily identify which duties to charge. 

[Shebeen]

16 hours ago, MORNE said:

i feel like i type the same response to this topic at least 3 times a year 😅

there's a search function, sure it's not that great but at least try use it.

Even then, when someone pulls up the extensive thread covering all of this that has been stickied by admin, people still can't use it. 

 

mind boggles.