Importing in india, has anything changed?? - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

prasujoshi · 04-21-2009, 10:44 PM

Fello Bikers,

I have gone through a few postings here about importing a bike in India. I have 2 Bikes, Suzuki GSXR-600 and a Harley Davidson 883. I am originally from Pune and now live in San Jose California. I seriously want to get my Bikes to pune and hit the roads in India on them.

From what i understand, there are more complications when you are not doing a TR. I am NOT moving to Pune for good, but i still want to get my bikes there so when i am on my vacation i can ride them. Is it possible, has anyone done this before?? Can you please provide me with some details as to what i need and should do. I want to do everything legal, any information would be really appreciated.

Best regards,
Prashant

Aryan · 04-21-2009, 11:07 PM

Topic Approved.

Bladerunner · 04-21-2009, 11:29 PM

I'm sure you can get them on vacation like a lot of cars on "CARNET" we've seen in Bombay. I don't know if its called the same for bikes. I doubt you would be allowed to get 2 bike though.

silver_falcon_46 · 04-21-2009, 11:43 PM

This is one of the major query I have too. One of my friend is planning to bring down his ZX10R from California and he's been pestering me regarding this.Could someone throw light on all the formalities required, the kind of tax charged,(If its owned for 2 years in the US there is a separate table for being taxed) and all the other hidden charges. This tax has been varying, and getting latest information for the above query, off the net has been difficult.

rachitkohli · 04-23-2009, 01:09 PM

i recently came across some second bikes for sale in US.
They are for extremely less ranging from USD 550 to 3500..

looks very impressive & excellent condition.. I was just wondering is it possible to import them. Even though if i consider duty of 100% on used vehicle it will be a wonderful deal..

E.g :
05 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds
04 Yamaha YZF-R1 for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

07 Kawasaki Ninja 500R for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

R6 for 550 USD

06 Yamaha YZF-R6 for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

Awesome deal.
05 Honda CBR 1000 RR for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

who wont want this
06 Yamaha YZF-R1 for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

now this ninja 500 is for a rate of peanuts

07 Kawasaki Ninja 500R for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

Even considering 100% duty, the price is just terrific.

I am really confused or please clarify if my thoughts are making any sense

. How can it be done, if at all its possible.

More on this link :
Matching motorcycle for sale advertisements[]=0&Country=0&Code1=&Code2=&Code3=&Code4=&MinPri=&M axPri=2500&Currency=USD&MinMil=&MaxMil=&MilageUnit =0&MinDis=&MaxDis=&UniDis=ccm&MinPow=&MaxPow=&UniP ow=HP&MinWei=&MaxWei=&UniWei=pounds&MinSea=&MaxSea =&UniSea=inches&MinCon=4&MaxCon=0&Colors=0&AdvSear ch=Start+searching&Msg=

chickyheart · 04-23-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rachitkohli

i recently came across some second bikes for sale in US.
They are for extremely less ranging from USD 550 to 3500..

looks very impressive & excellent condition.. I was just wondering is it possible to import them. Even though if i consider duty of 100% on used vehicle it will be a wonderful deal..

E.g :
05 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds
04 Yamaha YZF-R1 for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

07 Kawasaki Ninja 500R for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

R6 for 550 USD

06 Yamaha YZF-R6 for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

Awesome deal.
05 Honda CBR 1000 RR for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

who wont want this
06 Yamaha YZF-R1 for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

now this ninja 500 is for a rate of peanuts

07 Kawasaki Ninja 500R for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds

Even considering 100% duty, the price is just terrific.

I am really confused or please clarify if my thoughts are making any sense

. How can it be done, if at all its possible.

More on this link :
Matching motorcycle for sale advertisements[]=0&Country=0&Code1=&Code2=&Code3=&Code4=&MinPri=&M axPri=2500&Currency=USD&MinMil=&MaxMil=&MilageUnit =0&MinDis=&MaxDis=&UniDis=ccm&MinPow=&MaxPow=&UniP ow=HP&MinWei=&MaxWei=&UniWei=pounds&MinSea=&MaxSea =&UniSea=inches&MinCon=4&MaxCon=0&Colors=0&AdvSear ch=Start+searching&Msg=

nice info yaar plz tell me too i also want to purchase a bike..
@above plz collect the info dude..we both can purchase a bike

rachitkohli · 04-23-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickyheart

nice info yaar plz tell me too i also want to purchase a bike..
@above plz collect the info dude..we both can purchase a bike

i have posted here to collect the info only dude..

a helpful link
www.iloveindia.com/bikes/import-bikes-regulations.html

kar1zma · 04-23-2009, 03:58 PM

link dosent seem to be working

no matter how much u buy the bike for 100$ or 10000$ or even 1$ u pay tax based on the new price of the bike minus depreciation and not on what u have bought.

if u want information or CARnet the best person to ask would be HAROON who has good info on this matter

rachitkohli · 04-23-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kar1zma

link dosent seem to be working

no matter how much u buy the bike for 100$ or 10000$ or even 1$ u pay tax based on the new price of the bike minus depreciation and not on what u have bought.

if u want information or CARnet the best person to ask would be HAROON who has good info on this matter

So here if the bike i can see sells for 1000$ in US, wht will it be while bringing it in India

kar1zma · 04-23-2009, 04:40 PM

u see

say the bike u bought was for 10$ it wouldnt matter cause when u come to india they have a book with all the prices of the bike when bought new for any year they would have prices for a 1999 cbr or 1998 ninja etc etc upto till 2009 models

so then they calculate depreciation from that year till now i dont remember the formula
so u will end up paying quite a lot

04-21-2009, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
prasujoshi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	Importing in india, has anything changed?? Fello Bikers, I have gone through a few postings here about importing a bike in India. I have 2 Bikes, Suzuki GSXR-600 and a Harley Davidson 883. I am originally from Pune and now live in San Jose California. I seriously want to get my Bikes to pune and hit the roads in India on them. From what i understand, there are more complications when you are not doing a TR. I am NOT moving to Pune for good, but i still want to get my bikes there so when i am on my vacation i can ride them. Is it possible, has anyone done this before?? Can you please provide me with some details as to what i need and should do. I want to do everything legal, any information would be really appreciated. Best regards, Prashant

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silver_falcon_46 FZR Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Clara/Bangalore Posts: 555	This is one of the major query I have too. One of my friend is planning to bring down his ZX10R from California and he's been pestering me regarding this.Could someone throw light on all the formalities required, the kind of tax charged,(If its owned for 2 years in the US there is a separate table for being taxed) and all the other hidden charges. This tax has been varying, and getting latest information for the above query, off the net has been difficult. __________________ Abstainer: A weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself pleasure.

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rachitkohli HardRider Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Mumbai Posts: 2,009	i recently came across some second bikes for sale in US. They are for extremely less ranging from USD 550 to 3500.. looks very impressive & excellent condition.. I was just wondering is it possible to import them. Even though if i consider duty of 100% on used vehicle it will be a wonderful deal.. E.g : 05 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds 04 Yamaha YZF-R1 for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds 07 Kawasaki Ninja 500R for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds R6 for 550 USD 06 Yamaha YZF-R6 for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds Awesome deal. 05 Honda CBR 1000 RR for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds who wont want this 06 Yamaha YZF-R1 for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds now this ninja 500 is for a rate of peanuts 07 Kawasaki Ninja 500R for Sale at Bikez Free Motorcycle Classifieds Even considering 100% duty, the price is just terrific. I am really confused or please clarify if my thoughts are making any sense . How can it be done, if at all its possible. More on this link : Matching motorcycle for sale advertisements[]=0&Country=0&Code1=&Code2=&Code3=&Code4=&MinPri=&M axPri=2500&Currency=USD&MinMil=&MaxMil=&MilageUnit =0&MinDis=&MaxDis=&UniDis=ccm&MinPow=&MaxPow=&UniP ow=HP&MinWei=&MaxWei=&UniWei=pounds&MinSea=&MaxSea =&UniSea=inches&MinCon=4&MaxCon=0&Colors=0&AdvSear ch=Start+searching&Msg= __________________ ..»».. I will rather ride my Bike thinking about God, then sitting in a Temple thinking about my Bike.. »».. Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai June '09 :On xBHP: Ride With me to Leh Blog : Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai : 21 Days, 6500kms. Journey to Heaven..June'09 GreatIndianRide - West India on a 110cc for over a month 2nd, Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai : July'11 (blog coming soon)

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04-21-2009, 11:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bladerunner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 480	I'm sure you can get them on vacation like a lot of cars on "CARNET" we've seen in Bombay. I don't know if its called the same for bikes. I doubt you would be allowed to get 2 bike though.

04-23-2009, 03:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
kar1zma Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hyderabad, Eastern Province(KSA) Posts: 425	link dosent seem to be working no matter how much u buy the bike for 100$ or 10000$ or even 1$ u pay tax based on the new price of the bike minus depreciation and not on what u have bought. if u want information or CARnet the best person to ask would be HAROON who has good info on this matter

04-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
kar1zma Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hyderabad, Eastern Province(KSA) Posts: 425	u see say the bike u bought was for 10$ it wouldnt matter cause when u come to india they have a book with all the prices of the bike when bought new for any year they would have prices for a 1999 cbr or 1998 ninja etc etc upto till 2009 models so then they calculate depreciation from that year till now i dont remember the formula so u will end up paying quite a lot

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