bigfella Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 Can anyone help with info. re importing 750cc motorcycle in disassembled state. ( box of spare parts, but able to rebuild as complete bike ) I live in Aus. moving to thai to get married to thai lady and stay atleast 3 years. Any input greatly appreciated, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IT Manager Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 It can be done. Last successful one, 3 ships, 3 recipients, 3 containers. Still took 6 months to get out of Customs and they were 2 days from confiscating it, as an imported motorcycle. Nightmare. Don't do it. Buy something here and sell when you are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 I have a 2002 Yamaha Dragstar XVS1100A Classic Cruiser and was wondering about import duties. Would someone be able to tell me how much duty/tax is involved, for example, am I looking at 50% mark-up or whatever (Hopefully not luxury car tax, which is astronomical in Thailand), if I want to import my motorcycle from overseas. I'm not worried about trying to usurp the authorties and carry this out behind their backs, as I want to do it in a bonafide/legal way. I already have shipping and package fees sorted out, if I decide to ship it pending on import taxes... If it is around 40-50% of current market value, then I am prepared to pay the tax, as this bike is too valuable to me to let go, otherwise it will have to stay out of country. Please no "your crazy" answers, just some valid replies. Thanks in advance for any replies. Merry X-Mas, Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IT Manager Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 See above. Range will be 46 to 246%. Good bloody luck mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 Here is some useful info regarding import of cars and motorbikes: http://www.thai-la.net/legalize/car-impt.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 Don't forget the Import Permit. They don't make this an easy task. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Here is some useful info regarding import of cars and motorbikes:http://www.thai-la.net/legalize/car-impt.htm Thanks for the replies George & Dr Pat Pong and for the informative link George. After reading the info, I might have a talk to the local Yamaha dealer in Chiang Mai and see if they could help me out with the import of a used vehicle, but under their control. Could be a cheaper method, if possible. Cheers mate, Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted December 23, 2003 Author Share Posted December 23, 2003 Thanks everyone for your input. This is a great Forum, i have learned alot since joining. Keep up the great work and a merry xmas to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Merry Christmas Bigfella. Good luck with your marriage. you can see the result of mine here Aussie/Thai kids look great IMHO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IT Manager Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Here is some useful info regarding import of cars and motorbikes:http://www.thai-la.net/legalize/car-impt.htm Thanks for the replies George & Dr Pat Pong and for the informative link George. After reading the info, I might have a talk to the local Yamaha dealer in Chiang Mai and see if they could help me out with the import of a used vehicle, but under their control. Could be a cheaper method, if possible. Cheers mate, Garry Hi Garry, Talk to Big Bike in CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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