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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?grizz @grizz
	Dec 18, 2010 18:59:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Because there is as much knowlege on here as there is, and some of you have done some crazy stuff before, and imported cars and motorbikes form the States, I thought it would be sensible to ask over here. I have seen a motorbike I like a lot, for sale near Dallas. What are the logistics, pitfalls and watch outs for importing a 28 year old motorbike from the USA ? It is a 1982 Honda XL185S What are the costs that one would look at adding to say a purchase price of £1000.00 ? What would that cost me to get parked in my garage with a V5 in my name, given I jump all the hoops and get everything done by the book. Thanks. This is the actual bike. under 2000 miles done. Last registered on the road in 1990.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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akku Probably posted too much Posts: 15,785	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?akku @alistairk
	Dec 18, 2010 20:01:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Huge car shipping port at Port Arthur, assuming thats still their business. Its about 300 miles from Dallas. There are plenty of consignment haulage firms you can use to move it to the port. I'd use a proper shipping agent but your logistics look good.
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bryn Posted a lot Posts: 3,913	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?bryn @irol
	Dec 18, 2010 20:12:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	As AK says, shipping (relatively) close by. Pretty sure taxes will be same as vehicle, all outlined online. Err, give Kingstown Shipping a call and sort it out ;D I've shipping all my vehicles with them after some very valued recommendations and never had an issue, in fact one is nearly at sea now with them
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akku Probably posted too much Posts: 15,785	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?akku @alistairk
	Dec 18, 2010 20:43:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've not used Kingstown but know a few people who have and never heard anyone with a bad word about them.
	1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta

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hairnet Probably posted too much I AMUSE YOU.....? Posts: 10,998	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?hairnet @83golf
	Dec 18, 2010 21:45:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cant find a 185 but........ cgi.ebay.co.uk/1985-HONDA-XL125RF-XL125-125-MOTORBIKE-GC-TAX-MOT-/290512185581 cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-HONDA-XL-125S-V-LONG-MOT-EXCELENT-GREEN-LANER-DT-/110624904378 first one looks good for the price......
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akku Probably posted too much Posts: 15,785	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?akku @alistairk
	Dec 19, 2010 9:08:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	OK, you need to get shipping quote then add 10% import duty to the cost of the bike, assuming its taxed same as a car, then you add 17.5% VAT to the whole lot, bike, shipping and duty. our shipping must include all fees. You will hear of shipping for like £400 but this includes nothing of the extras - loading, unloading, dock fee, dockside storage, etc. Make sure its all inclusive or you may get a surprise. All these fees are also subject to British VAT! You can also pay your shipper to present your paperwork and handle the paying of taxes for you. If not you have to do all this yourself, in person, at the dockside. So check if this is included. Then transport from dock to your place, cost of an MOT, and I think its £60 to register a vehicle now. They also insist you tax if at the same time .
	1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta

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hardtop Part of things Posts: 488	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?hardtop @hardtop
	Dec 19, 2010 13:00:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	hmm, i have owned a XL125 and i think i rode a XL250 at 1 time, but shipping, import, VAT is gonna cost more than the first bike posted on ebay, and thats before you have bought the 185, i guess the 185 must be special???


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scoobypete Part of things Posts: 612	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?scoobypete @scoobypete
	Dec 19, 2010 15:37:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm stil looking for a gen 1 subaru wagon to import from the states,havent a clue where to start so this thread is helpful ;D
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?grizz @grizz
	Dec 19, 2010 16:41:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 19, 2010 15:37:08 GMT scoobypete said: I'm stil looking for a gen 1 subaru wagon to import from the states,havent a clue where to start so this thread is helpful ;D Some more guidance on this thread as well, on the same question. Hope it helps. www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251296
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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wallopadonkey Part of things stunning grinder! curse word welder! Posts: 234	Importing from Dallas, Texas ?? Who knows ?wallopadonkey @wallopadonkey
	Dec 19, 2010 18:43:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	as alistair said before his figures are pretty much spot on i would recomend you insure the vehicle by its chassis number i can supply a number of the company that does my J imports vehicle cost american inland shipping to port loading fee shipping cost uk unloading £100 added to vehicle because it will be british ?!!??# pay import tax at 10% on the above pay vat at prevailing rate on the above and also on the tax you then need to mot the vehicle then take valid mot, insurance, all the import docs (do not lose any of these as they are all but impossible to replace) and the original receipt to show you acquired it lawfully to a local dvla office pay for registration which will also include 6 months tax for the vehicle hope they like your docs and everything is in order (they may request to see the vehicle at a vosa testing station, i only had it once!) hope this helps this was the process for all my imports (from japan) but i am sure it will be the same dave
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