Customs duty on motorcycles from Japan calculator

Due to the lack of production of motorcycles in demand among bikers in the Russian Federation, motorcycle enthusiasts are left with little choice: customs clearance of a motorcycle independently or through an intermediary, or purchase of a motorcycle from an official dealer with a full set of documents.

For people counting on reasonable and affordable prices, the only option is to buy a bike on the secondary market (used). The best brands of motorcycles are produced in Japan, the USA, Korea or Germany, and are quite expensive in the Russian Federation . Moreover, poor-quality roads, lack of professional maintenance and service centers lead to the fact that when buying a motorcycle, you can also get a fairly large number of problems with its maintenance.

You can bypass the high prices of monopolistic dealers and get high-quality equipment at an affordable price by importing a bike from Europe or ordering it for delivery across the ocean.

How to clear a motorcycle through customs, what is needed for this and how much will it cost

When purchasing motorcycles in Moscow, even foreign ones, you do not have to face many problems - you just need to choose the right bike, make payment and register. After which you can safely start riding it. But what if your Honda Gold Wing 1800 is straight from Japan, or you purchased a native American chopper made in Canada? In this case, you will have to think about how to clear the motorcycle through customs.

Fortunately, the modern customs code has been somewhat simplified, but this has led to some changes, without knowing which you can draw up documents incorrectly and, as a result, run into penalties. To prevent this from happening, it is much better to draw up them, either after consultation with an experienced lawyer, or even entrust the procedure to a special company. But if you decide to save money, be prepared for the fact that you will have to spend some time collecting the necessary certificates and understanding how much it costs to clear customs of the motorcycle of your chosen model.

Customs clearance of motorcycles and cars in 2020

Procedure

Unfortunately, the motorcycle market in Russia is not represented by a very large number of models, both domestic and foreign. Therefore, some fans of this vehicle prefer to buy it abroad, where there is much more choice.

In order to cross the border without any problems with the purchased motorcycle, you need to calculate and make all the necessary payments for it in advance. Money is deposited into the account of the customs authority either by the buyer himself, or by his representative or intermediary. The procedure is as follows:

1. Direct purchase of a vehicle. In this case, the seller must provide all the necessary documentation for the transaction:

• for individuals – invoice (or bill of sale);
• for legal entities - a contract indicating all the terms of the transaction.

2. Determination of the customs code of the vehicle. It consists of ten numbers, and it is not difficult to determine them yourself. Further payments will be calculated based on this code.

3. Calculation of required payments. These include VAT, excise tax, duty and customs duty.

4. Drawing up a declaration and making payments.

When calculating, you need to be careful, because the lack of even one kopeck or ruble will lead to the fact that the motorcycle simply will not be allowed through customs. After all these steps, the vehicle is ready to cross the border.

What payments need to be made

All payments required for payment can be divided into two groups:

1. Mandatory – those that must be entered in accordance with legal requirements. These include:

• customs duty;
• duty;
• VAT;
• excise tax (paid for motorcycles with a power above 150 hp).

2. Additional – the buyer has no direct obligation to pay them, but he will still have to do it. These include:

• payment for broker services - it is quite difficult to carry out the customs clearance procedure on your own, so you will have to use intermediary services;
• certification.

It is worth considering in more detail each of these payments, as well as the procedure for calculating them.

Customs clearance fee

This fee is the lowest in cost, its size depends on the type of buyer:

• for individuals the fee is 250 rubles;
• When importing a large consignment of goods, legal entities will pay a fee calculated on the basis of the total cost of all vehicles.

Duty

The basis for calculating the duty is the customs value of the motorcycle. It includes two components:

1. Purchase price of the vehicle. The buyer must confirm the declared value with relevant payment documents. If the customs authorities have any doubts about the reliability of this figure, the cost of the motorcycle will be determined by them independently. This is done on the basis of an assessment, data from trade catalogs of companies selling products, or using other methods available to the customs authority.

2. The cost of transporting a motorcycle to the border.

Example of customs duty calculation:

• motorcycle cost - $2,300;
• the cost of delivering it to customs is $400;
• the interest rate of duty is 16%.

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Duty = (2300 + 400) * 0.16 = $432

If the buyer does not agree with the reasonable value of the motorcycle, he can turn to a procedure such as an independent examination. It is carried out at his expense and lasts at least 3 days. It is advisable to carry out this procedure in cases where the cost calculated by customs officers is much higher than what was actually paid. If the difference is small, the buyer may be left at a loss, because additional costs are associated with the examination:

• payment for the examination itself – from 2000 rubles. and higher;
• the cost of storing a motorcycle at the customs terminal, payment for forced downtime.

Value added tax

The tax rate is 18%, and the tax base is the sum of the customs value of the motorcycle, duty and excise tax (if any). For the example mentioned earlier, the procedure for calculating VAT will look like this:

VAT = (2300 + 400 + 432)* 0.18 = $564

Brokerage fees and certification

A customs broker is an intermediary who will help you interact with customs authorities, correctly calculate all payments and fill out a declaration. The specific cost of brokerage services depends on the region of the country, but on average it is 5,000 rubles.

In addition, the broker will help with motorcycle certification - the cost of this procedure is about 3,000 rubles.

Technical side of the procedure

Before the vehicle arrives, the buyer must ensure that all necessary papers (invoice, registration certificate) are handed over to the broker. Based on this documentation, the intermediary draws up a customs declaration and sends it to the place of expected arrival of the cargo (that is, the motorcycle). The number of this declaration must be provided to the driver or other person whose responsibilities include accompanying the vehicle. After full prepayment of all payments (which is a mandatory condition for the passage of a motorcycle), all that remains is to wait for the cargo to arrive and independently meet it at the appropriate customs point. There you will also have to fill out certain documents and papers, which will be discussed in more detail on the spot.

If the entire procedure was completed correctly and in compliance with legislative requirements, the owner can only register it with the relevant authorities and register it. The complex customs clearance procedure ends here, and the buyer can operate the purchased vehicle under general conditions.

Questions and answers

Andrey Recently cleared his car through customs. After that, I was given a temporary passport for the vehicle. How long can I ride with it?

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Alexey moved from Kyiv to Moscow this month, arriving in his own car. I am currently in the process of obtaining a temporary residence permit. How long can I drive with Kyiv license plates?

Evgeniy I would like to complete the procedure for customs clearance of a car using borrowed funds or a loan. How to do it?

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The procedure for customs clearance of motorcycles

You visited a Japanese motorcycle auction, saw motocross bikes there and picked up one of them for sport. You don’t have to register it - minus the problem. But you will have to bring it home from abroad and go through customs. Start working according to the following scheme:

1. First, be sure to study all the technical characteristics of the vehicle. Are these 600cc models or are they weaker? In which country exactly was it produced and in what year. What power does the engine have? All these parameters are very important for customs;
2. Select the appropriate delivery method. This is not only a separate budget item, but also new certificates required at customs. Will you transport it yourself in a trailer or using a special carrier for transportation, or will a special company do this? Or are you even going to take transit numbers and go on your own? All this is extremely important and this delivery needs to be thought out in advance;
3. Remove the vehicle from registration (this means the country where you are buying it. It is extremely important for buying it second-hand and you need to do this together with the owner. Alternatively, the owner can do this himself and give you the necessary documents);
4. Register ownership. You will not be able to clear a motorcycle through customs without these purchase and sale documents. Alternatively, this may not be a purchase, but an inheritance registered in your name (for example, if you actually inherited his vehicle from a relative) - such a document will also be needed to establish how legally the bike was received;
5. Pay duty at customs. Registration of a motorcycle in the “native” traffic police without this document is simply impossible if it was brought from abroad;
6. Receive confirmation from customs. This document is issued after the vehicle has completed the entire procedure.

It is noteworthy that if you clear a motorcycle through customs with the help of a special company (customs broker), then most of these problems fall on the shoulders of their specialists.

Price

To find out how much customs clearance of a motorcycle costs, you can use the calculator on the Roscustoms website. When clearing a motorcycle through customs, the owner will face the following costs:

• The actual cost of the vehicle paid to the seller;
• Costs of transportation, loading, if you go under your own power - fuel;
• Payment for the services of a broker or company accompanying the transaction;
• Insurance;
• Payment of taxes and customs duties.

Customs clearance occurs according to the scheme of guaranteeing payment by making a deposit into the customs account. This means that at the place of registration of the motorcycle owner, registration will be carried out under customs control and duty payment verification.

The funds must be transferred to the customs accounts before the buyer leaves the Russian Federation, and amount to 41.6% of the estimated value of the motorcycle according to international catalogues. A guarantee certificate will be issued as a document certifying the payment, which will be needed when importing the vehicle.

Customs clearance taxes

The most popular question among amateur motorcyclists is how much does it cost to clear a motorcycle through customs? It is impossible to answer this unequivocally - it’s easier to visit special customs websites in advance and see the cost. Which will depend on a number of fixed payments:

1. Excise tax. Here everything depends directly on the engine size (we talked about power earlier) and the lower it is, the cheaper customs clearance will cost. However, a standard sports bike, as well as road models like Kawasaki, are quite affordable;
2. Customs duty. Here everything depends on the cost of the bike itself, because all motorcycles are taxed at exactly 10% of their cost (if you purchased a cool vintage motorcycle of some celebrity, then the duty will be deducted from this price, and not the market average for the model);
3. VAT. Without changes - exactly 20% of the total cost of the bike (this includes all available taxes).

As you can easily understand, the last tax is the largest. Therefore, it is advisable to make really cheap purchases.

Where to buy a motorcycle

You can buy a motorcycle abroad in person or online, using photographs or videos. There are not many options:

• private sellers and motorcycle shops on all continents;
• specialized auctions in Japan (BSD, Aucnet, etc.);
• main flea market Japanese Yahoo auction;
• American insurance auction Copart + collateral sites throughout America;
• international platform Ebay, etc.

When choosing a custom motorcycle, you must first decide on the model, and only then choose the market where you can buy it. For example, there are few Honda Hornet motorcycles in Japan, and it is very difficult to bring them from there. They should be purchased in Europe because they are made there. At the same time, Yamaha Drag Star motorcycles are produced for the domestic Japanese market, and accordingly, there are more of them in Japan. There are more large motorcycles like the Yamaha Stratoliner on the American market. Harley-Davidson is also better to buy in the USA.

There is a large selection on American sites. Motorcycles are sold on insurance websites (iaai.com, copart.com). This is a vehicle with some damage. Undamaged motorcycles for sale at npauctions.com, manheim.com. There are few motorcycles on the latter, but there are interesting examples. Or on message boards, for example, cycletrader.com, you can pick up something.

To determine the approximate cost, you need to look at the place where the equipment is sold. It is preferable to ship your motorcycle from New Jersey. The closer the motorcycle is to the place of shipment, the cheaper the transportation will cost. You can ship from Los Angeles, but delivery from there is more problematic.

To understand how much you can buy a motorcycle on insurance websites, you should look at sales statistics on specialized resources: bidfax.info, poctra.com, autoastat.com. You need to select a motorcycle model and sales period. The cost of the motorcycle will be shown, the cost with all fees, photos from which you can determine the condition. To this are added an auction forest, logistics in America, logistics in Russia, brokerage services and customs duties.

Motorcycles on the Japanese market can be viewed on the website 8190.jp But the difficulty is that the interface is in Japanese. However, you can figure it out by looking at the instructions on the Internet. In the Japanese market, even used motorcycles are like new, but their cost is significant.

In Europe, motorcycles are purchased on the websites otomoto.pl, mobile.de (you can turn on the Russian language). Again, the cost of the product on the website is not the final amount you will have to pay. Delivery, brokerage services, and the cost of the certificate are added.

Delivery time from America is approximately 2-3 months, a motorcycle from Europe will be delivered to the recipient in 2-3 weeks.

Customs clearance of a bike from Germany

Due to the fact that the country is located on the same continent, there are not many difficulties either. Of course, you will have to travel through several countries, so it is better to use either air or sea transportation. The railway would also be a good option, but this is transit, so think for yourself. In any case, the delivery itself will be more expensive than from Belarus, but not that much. And the new BMW R1200RT is strong.

International transportation and delivery of scooters, mopeds and scooters

Our company “Universal Freight Solutions” provides services for the international delivery of scooters, mopeds and scooters from any country in the world. We work with all customs posts of the Russian Federation and are ready to clear any scooters, mopeds and scooters through customs within 1 day!

We use different types of transport:

• Automotive (truck)
• Railway (combined)
• Aviation (air)
• Multimodal (combined)

We provide international transportation of scooters, mopeds and scooters from any country in the world: America (USA), Asia (Japan, China, Taiwan), Europe (Germany, Italy, Spain). We also provide international delivery of scooters, mopeds and scooters to any region and city of the Russian Federation: to Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Vladivostok, Smolensk, Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg, Moscow and many other cities and regions of Russia.

Customs clearance from Poland

The same situation as with Lithuania. However, there is one significant nuance here - in this way you can try to clear through customs any bike purchased in the EU, regardless of the country. Which can be a little cheaper than working directly with Germany. Of course, you can look for high-quality 125 cc German models, which you will buy from a Pole. In this case, it will be easier to collect documents and go through customs. Again, the country is close enough and nothing will prevent (except bad weather) from traveling on transit numbers to your home country.

Certification of a moped, scooter or scooter

Certification of a moped, scooter or scooter is required to prevent the import into Russia of motorcycle junk that poses a danger to human life and health. Customs authorities are entrusted with the responsibility not only to collect customs payments, but to monitor the quality of imported equipment. Sometimes the question arises: Is SBCTS necessary when importing a moped? Imported motor vehicles must comply with technical regulations TR CU 018/2011 “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”. To confirm compliance, you need to provide a Vehicle Design Safety Certificate (VSC) for used motorcycles or a Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for a new one to customs. Based on these documents, a technical equipment passport (PTS) can be issued.

Features of customs clearance of a bike from the USA

Everything is already complicated here. After all, you will have to think about delivery, and this includes the use of road transport, and air or sea transportation. In one case it’s expensive (which will increase customs clearance), in the other it takes a long time. Yes, and you will have to think about how to deliver it to your city (especially important if you do not have a direct connection to a seaport or the airfield is quite far away). Here it will be difficult to clear the motorcycle through customs precisely because of the delivery, so it is better to immediately transfer everything to specialists.

Otherwise, get ready to collect a large package of documents. Includes receipts from the carrier. Naturally, this will also affect the cost of customs duties.

Design features

According to Russian legislation, during the customs clearance process there is a need to pay:

customs duty is a mandatory payment assessed when goods are moved across the border. It is calculated based on the parameters of a specific product, in this case a vehicle;

By entering the necessary information into the calculator, you can easily calculate the size.

duties;

The customs duty rate is set at a fixed amount for each type of vehicle.

Due to the difficulties in calculating it, it is recommended to seek help from qualified specialists who will perform all the manipulations for a small fee.

recycling fee;

This type of payment is assessed by customs officials on wheeled vehicles. Payers are required to independently make all necessary calculations and pay to the provided treasury bank account.

The amount of value added tax may vary depending on the type of fuel, year of manufacture and other parameters.

Without taking into account the existing ambiguity, for imported vehicles it acts as a fixed rate and directly depends on the customs cost of the vehicle. It must be remembered that depending on the type of imported vehicle, there are its own design features. Let's take a closer look at them

Auto

There are several ways to move a car across the border:

• under its own power - on it;
• as luggage - more suitable for retro cars.

The first option involves personally driving a vehicle or as a passenger.

How much it costs depends on several factors:

• year of manufacture of the car – up to 3 years or more;
• engine capacity.

The cost of a vehicle can only be taken into account when intended for commercial use - further sale

Quad bike

In this situation, you need to pay attention to the amount of duty, which depends on the status of the ATV - new or used. For new ATVs the size is 30% of the cost, for used ones – 35%

Motorcycle

It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that not all motorcycles, based on the customs classifier, are classified as vehicles. In the general situation, everything works out, just like with a car - the size directly depends on the engine power and year of manufacture

It must be remembered that amendments are regularly made to the Commodity Tax Code, which is why you need to keep an eye on it

In the general situation, everything works out, as with a car - the size directly depends on the engine power and year of manufacture. It must be remembered that amendments are regularly made to the Commodity Tax Code, which is why you need to keep an eye on it.

Truck

In the situation with trucks, they are often driven by legal entities. Trucks are cleared through customs in accordance with non-tariff regulation measures.

Due to the high probability of confusion for customs clearance, it is recommended to seek help from qualified specialists.

Special equipment

Speaking of special equipment, customs clearance is not mandatory for some types of agricultural equipment, even those that do not fit the classification of trucks and passenger cars.

Semi-trailer

In most cases, in this situation we are talking about a refrigerated semi-trailer. It means a semi-trailer that is equipped with a refrigeration unit.

From the table you can find out about customs duties on trailers:

Boat motor

Citizens are allowed the possibility of duty-free import with a total weight of up to 50 kg or an indivisible weight of up to 35 kg. For this reason, if the outboard motor falls within the specified weight limits, then there is no need to pay any duties. Otherwise, the duty must be paid according to generally accepted rules.

How much does the motorcycle customs clearance process cost?

Let's say you want to deal with cost issues yourself. You are interested in the brand new Kawasaki GTR 1400 on the Asian market and you want to clear customs for a really cheap motorcycle. You already have an understanding of exactly what payments will need to be made. Now it is important to take into account additional expenses, namely delivery, registration, commissions (and there will be several of them), certification.

You need to find out the cost of all these procedures from the companies you will use (the cost can vary especially greatly among different carriers). In addition, it is quite difficult to calculate the cost in such a simple and easy way - there are a lot of additional nuances. Therefore, it is recommended to contact specialists - brokers who deal with this. It is not necessary to draw up an agreement right away (or conclude one for delivery and customs clearance in general) - just request a consultation on this topic, and you will be able to find out an almost exact figure.

Terms and cost of customs clearance of scooters, scooters, mopeds

On average, customs clearance of scooters
, scooters, and mopeds takes 1 day!

Our company provides customs clearance services: customs clearance of scooters, scooters, mopeds imported into the Russian Federation from any country in the world, including Europe, America and Asia. We work at any customs office in the Russian Federation and will help you quickly clear motorcycles through customs, in compliance with all legal requirements, collect the necessary documents, calculate and pay customs duties.

The cost of the service, depending on the location of customs and additional services, may be:

• for individuals - from 5000 rubles
• for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs - from 10,000 rubles

Or start using a customs clearance calculator

The second option for determining cost is special programs. Today, a calculator will help you clear a motorcycle through customs - just enter the required data in the form columns. This will be the country of purchase (and city), engine size, year of manufacture and other necessary information. After this, you will also be able to receive the required amount. Also very accurate. But do not forget that these calculators do not show the average market cost of the procedure, but its cost for specific companies.

That is why many bikers, when estimating how much it costs to clear a motorcycle through customs in Russia and how much time it will take, sometimes prefer to use other methods. Having the necessary knowledge, you can simply take a disassembled used motorcycle and run it through the parts. It will be cheaper. And then assemble it on site. Success with customs, but possible problems with registration. So, if you need a Yamaha, think, do the math and try to find a really cheap option at auction or in private offers in closer countries.

Bringing a motorcycle from Lithuania. Features of the Lithuanian car market

1. Motorcycles from Lithuania have a low price. Due to the high competition in this market, sellers are ready to give the buyer a good discount and be in the lead among others.
2. Auto and motorcycle companies from all over Europe are located in Lithuania. Here you can find the most popular and sought-after brands of motorcycles with minimal markups.
3. The motor market of this country is filled with used models after restoration. There are many workshops in Lithuania that provide high-quality overhauls of motorcycles after accidents. Their prices are affordable.

A motorcycle from Lithuania starts at 700 euros for a small-displacement version and reaches 8,000 euros for a powerful chopper or sport.

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How to Clear Customs of a Motorcycle from Ukraine to Russia

How to clear a motorcycle through customs in Russia

Transportation of a motor vehicle to the customs authorities takes place under customs control with the condition of providing guarantees for the subsequent payment of customs duties in the form of a deposit to the account of the customs authorities or a guarantee agreement. You can either hope for luck, or act around the law and not deal with the issue of customs clearance in principle, riding a motorcycle until the first stop by the traffic police, which involves checking documents. The cost of customs clearance of such a motorcycle is significantly lower; the vehicle is registered with the traffic police as valid. The main problem associated with customs clearance of motorcycles in Russia is high customs duties, the size of which is almost equal to the original cost of transport abroad.

If a vehicle is imported by a Russian resident for personal use, the customs duty will be calculated at a flat rate of 30% of the declared value. How to clear a motorcycle through customs? Features of the procedure

If your choice of motorcycle is the German BMW R1200RT, it makes sense to pay attention to used models from Europe, since the price from an official dealer may be too high. The state duty for importing equipment from Europe can be from 40%

The customs value will be calculated according to the Eurotax catalog “SCHWACKE” (popularly “Schwacke”). Please note that the Shvaka price may be higher than what you paid for the bike. Therefore, in Europe it makes sense to order, for example, what you will not find in Japan. So it’s better to look for a 125 cc Yamaha or 600 cc road Honda in the Land of the Rising Sun. If you have long dreamed of a Kawasaki GTR 1400 or the iconic touring Honda Gold Wing 1800, brought straight from their historical homeland to your home, calculate the cost using the above diagram. The duty in this case can be 18-45% of the cost of the model. In the case of Kawasaki, you will need to include excise tax in your purchase budget (455 rubles multiplied by 160 hp + 20% VAT). For Honda with a capacity of 117 - 126.5 hp. With. Depending on the year of manufacture, this is not necessary.

If a Harley-Davidson cruiser is your weakness, you should buy it in its homeland - in the USA. But not just Harley... The advantage of the American motorcycle industry is a large selection of unique models, including motocross and choppers, which cannot be found in Europe or Asia. And American manufacturers have developed a reverent attitude towards build quality.

The whole truth about uncleared motorcycles

In most cases, victims of theft are not very worried about their loss, because their motorcycles, as a rule, are insured, including against theft. They know that the insurance company will fully compensate the motorcycle owner for the damage. Something is sold in Ukraine, and something is sent to Russia. Of course, the border between these states is not as impregnable as in the case of Europe. Thus, assembled motorcycles enter the territory of the Russian Federation and are sold there under the guise of “not cleared through customs.”

When the owner of a motorcycle discovers it is missing, he immediately writes a report of the theft to the police department. Then the information goes to Interpol, that is, the international wanted list. Biz Kompass

The model range of this motorcycle series was not produced very consistently, so each subsequent model had certain external and internal changes.