Ship Motorcycle To Bahrain

How To Ship Your Motorcycle To Or From Bahrain

Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• Sending your motorcycle to Bahrain from the U.S. is about $1700 to $4,000.
• The shipping prices do not reflect the additional cost of door-to-door and import taxes.

Located in the Persian Gulf, Bahrain is a small monarchy. Bahrain is in the center part of the Bahrain Island archipelago and is geographically situated between the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia and the Qatar Peninsula. The oil-rich nation is a hub of trade and commerce, which is one reason people move to work there. If you want to import your motorbike when you move on a temporary or permanent basis, it helps to know that you don’t have to do it alone, but we are there. Our company, A-1 Auto Transport Service, has been in business for over two decades and has shipped to countries in and around the Persian Gulf, including Bahrain. Hauling your motorcycle from the U.S. to Bahrain is faster and cheaper than the East Coast ports of New York, Savannah, and Port of Wilmington (North Carolina). While in Bahrain, the ports where your motorcycle will be delivered are the Port of Bahrain and the Port of Mina Sulman.

Import Regulations

If you want to import your motorbike to Bahrain, you will need to follow the procedures as set forth by the government. Additionally, you must always have all required documents ready and with you. You will need the following documents prepared for submission prior to your import date:

• Bill of Lading
• Traffic Technical Inspection
• Vehicle insurance certificate
• Clearance Certificate
• Import Customs Declaration Form, or CDF

Once the motorbike is in the country, you will need to also have the following documents in addition to the above list to obtain the local license plates:

• Export license plate
• Motorcycle insurance certificate
• Identification Card
• A copy of the motorcycle details that was prepared by the customs port

Payment of Import Duties and Taxes

It is required that all customs duties are paid before you receive your motorbike after you have arrived in Bahrain. The duty rate charged to you is based on the evaluated value as determined by the Bahrain Customs Authority. You can obtain an exemption from customs duty if it is a genuine reconciliation; otherwise, the duty is determined by the equal estimation of the value of your bike. You will also need an authorized certificate issued by the General Directorate of Traffic in Bahrain when importing motorcycles.

Additional Documentation Requirements

Additional documentation is needed, and we’ll assist you in compiling and submitting these documents to the relevant authorities. Some of these include:

• A delivery order that was issued by the shipper you chose to import your motorbike from the United States
• A commercial invoice from a supplier in duplicate form in either English or Arabic
• A packing list - duplicate will suffice.
• A bank payment receipt
• Authorized Certificate from the General Directorate of Traffic
• A Certificate of Origin in English or Arabic that was issued to you by a Chamber of Commerce and endorsed by the Embassy
• Four copies of the Bill of Lading list the motorcycles' gross weight and all dimensions.

Custom Laws and Procedures

It is essential to know the other regulations before you import your vehicle. Customs duty is to be paid based on the value listed on the invoice by the Bahrain Customs Authority. Demurrage charges will be accounted for once the motorbike is left on Customs' premises. Motorcycles can only be collected at customs by the owner or an authorized agent or party, so we’ll need the Power of Attorney if you cannot be there. Additionally, it is essential to know that all U.S-manufactured vehicles imported from the United States will be considered exempt from Customs duty.

For an additional fee, you can have your motorbike picked up at your home and packed inside of a wooden shipping case where your helmet and all leathers can be shipped alongside your bike. Your shipping options include Ro/Ro or container shipping. If you want to save money and don't mind exposing your bike to the sea elements, then the Ro/Ro delivery method will be good enough. You won't be allowed to leave anything on your motorcycle during transit, and your bike must be thoroughly cleaned. If you want an extra layer of protection, you may want to pay a little more and choose container shipping. This method will put your motorbike inside a crate and ship it for you from the port in the United States to the port in Bahrain.