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13 Feb 2014
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So, what forms are now needed to get a vehicle from the customs?
EPA-letter
Other customs forms?
Proof of US Insurance?
Anything else?
Do you need to have an US address for the forms?
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2 Mar 2014
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Originally Posted by Hemuli
So, what forms are now needed to get a vehicle from the customs?
EPA-letter
Other customs forms?
Proof of US Insurance?
Anything else?
Do you need to have an US address for the forms?
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We just had EPA forms. Insured bikes with Progressive but needed a US address. Got on ADV and asked the question - had the choice of 12 members offering use of address. Insured the bikes, doc's got posted. Only snag - you need to go into any Progessive office within 30 days to show you driving license and you need to sign and return the insurance forms. It's all easy.
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3 Mar 2014
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Originally Posted by twowheels03
We just had EPA forms. Insured bikes with Progressive but needed a US address. Got on ADV and asked the question - had the choice of 12 members offering use of address. Insured the bikes, doc's got posted. Only snag - you need to go into any Progessive office within 30 days to show you driving license and you need to sign and return the insurance forms. It's all easy.
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Customs is asking a letter of conformity from me.
I have EPA letter already + all other documents.
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4 Mar 2014
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Hemuli,
The EPA form is an exemption certificate to enable you to temp import a nonconforming motor vehicle. Customs don't understand the EPA?
We didn't get asked for a letter of conformity, you could email customs the wording on the EPA letter.
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4 Mar 2014
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Hemuli,
The EPA form is an exemption certificate to enable you to temp import a nonconforming motor vehicle. Customs don't understand the EPA?
We didn't get asked for a letter of conformity, you could email customs the wording on the EPA letter.
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After 3 visits to the customs, finally there was different person at the counter.
I explained same things: Temporary importation as non resident, showed again my EPA-approval letter and told that BMW NA and BMW Hollywood said that I do not need a Letter of Conformity and that I do not need a letter from DOT.
Result: I got customs papers stamped and got my bike from the airline cargo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hemuli
After 3 visits to the customs, finally there was different person at the counter.
I explained same things: Temporary importation as non resident, showed again my EPA-approval letter and told that BMW NA and BMW Hollywood said that I do not need a Letter of Conformity and that I do not need a letter from DOT.
Result: I got customs papers stamped and got my bike from the airline cargo
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Good on you brother, Colorado and Utah especially Moab are great. Ride out of town toward arches NP - left hand turn near to Arches entrance - free bush camping if you need it.
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Good on you brother, Colorado and Utah especially Moab are great. Ride out of town toward arches NP - left hand turn near to Arches entrance - free bush camping if you need it.
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Hi twowheels03, Thanks for the hint! For sure I need free bush camping
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