Shipping Motorcycles To Canada

How To Ship Your Motorcycle To Or From Canada

Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• It is fairly inexpensive to move your motorcycle from the U.S. to Canada, regardless of whether it is land-based or sea freight cargo.
• On average, the price range is from $800 to $1200 based on the city in the U.S. from where it is shipped to Canada.

Situated in the northern region of North America, Canada is the world’s second-biggest country in terms of area. It shares its borders with the United States and has an extensive coastline on the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans.

If you intend to explore the verdant nature of Canada on your motorcycle or just need to commute to work or study, shipping your motorcycle from the USA to Canada is fairly easy.

Given the international nature of the shipment, however, you must comply with applicable U.S. laws as outlined in the Foreign Trade regulations. Your export documentation must be submitted through the Automated Export System. To export the motorcycle from the United States, you will be issued a Census ITN number, which must be provided to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Having the export title stamped by U.S. Customs means nothing if you don't follow the rules set by Canadian Customs.

In Canada, you need to ensure adherence to all requirements of Transport Canada with the assistance of the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV). You will need to review the RIV list before importing your own motorcycle. Any motorcycle that is not on the list will not be allowed into Canada. That is why it is best to check the list before you start the process. You will be required to pay the import duties based on the evaluated value of the motorcycle to the Canada Border Services Agency.

Per the regulations, Form 1 and Form 2 must be taken from the Registrar of Imported Vehicles once you have paid the fees. You must have all these documents to register the motorcycle in Canada. Additionally, 5% GST is applicable, apart from other taxes.

Documents to Submit

You are required to submit a host of documents to the U.S. Customs and the Canadian Customs Agency before the motorcycle can cross the border. Some of these include:

• S. Title of the motorcycle
• Signed Bill of Sale with VIN and serial number of motorcycle
• Recall Clearance documents received by RIV
• Vehicle inspection Form 2
• Manufacturer’s U.S. Statement of Compliance (SOC) label on motorcycle
• Owner’s passport/valid visa

Additionally, you can work with us, as we are one of the leading international auto shipping services and can help you quickly ship your motorcycle from any city in the US to anywhere in Canada. Our strong network of shipping agents will step in to assist you through the different processes. If you are looking for a free quote on the shipment, it is best to check the method of transportation that you opt for. The prices will differ if you pick land-based transportation or intend to ship it by sea freight cargo ships. However, ensure that the motorcycle is cleaned and packed safely before shipping.