Lobber Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I want to import a Harley Davidson motorcycle circa 1998 - from the UK. I understand that that the import taxes are high, (70-80%) depending on age & customs officers discretion Has any member imported a big bike from UK - & what are the pitfalls, I understand I can buy a bike here in Thailand , and I'm not doing this to try and get it into the country any cheaper than buying a similar bike locally. - so would appreciate information on the procedure, legalities etc , rather than just "buy one here" replies or why a HD !!. Can you do it yourself, what's involved? Can you use an agent to import it? Would existing bike shops do this for you (obviously for a fee??) Cheers waiting for some constructive info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shurup Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Too many threads on this so a simple search would tell you all you need. I can't recall a single case of anyone importing a bike themselves. Other's may correct me but I also think you can't import a used vehicle into Thailand any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 AFAIK no green books issued as of Sept 2012 on used motorcycles imported into Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nickymaster Posted January 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2014 The general rule is don't import a bike. To many horror stories. Buy something what is available here with a green book. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Customs can actually confiscate your scoot in Thailand.I know you've heard this.I hate saying this to you.Cause I will need to do it also.Sell your scoot.Then buy another one in Thailand.Either go to internet sites and buy A used one .Or go to Bangkok Harley Davidson and buy A new or used one.Good luck to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jarse Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The general rule is don't import a bike. To many horror stories. Buy something what is available here with a green book. Agree, madness importing a bike to Thailand. Best to get one here as relatively cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddelljohn Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I used to do it a lot between 2002 - 2007 brought in 28 bikes myself and another 51 for others but it was a lot of problems we lost a few to customs it cost a lot of time and money and bull ,,but now i would not even bother its got much more difficult ,, DONT DO IT sell your UK bike and buy something here . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 To import a vehicle into Thailand you need the permission of the Commerce Department first this can take up to two years to receive permission. I know someone who imported a MG TD into Thailand and that's what he did first, he paid no tee money that's why two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 You would be ok if you import a new bike as there aren't any restrictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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