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Originally Posted by Sala5000
I am investigating a temporary import of my Kawasaki 650cc 2009 Ninja for an extended tour to USA...and possibly Canada.
I'm experiencing difficulty in getting info and availability on getting the bike shipped ! I've now been put in touch with a broker and I'm told I will have to pay a USA Customs bond.....
Now...nowhere in my trawling around the net have I found info to match this except maybe buried in the TIB (temporary importation under bond) regs.
This last post in 2001 suggests it isn't necessary...but can anyone give me any updated information.
Thanks 
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The 2001 post is essentially accurate/ unchanged for temporary vehicle import entry into USA:
Non-Commercial Vehicle Importations for Non-Residents - CBP.gov
read the entire section, but note
"...nonresidents who will export the vehicle within one year, and do not need to use the services provided by an Independent Commercial Importer (ICI) or Registered Importer (RI) may also use the CF 7501, type 11, without bond to make entry..." [ underlined emphasis added]
and
Importing a Motor Vehicle - CBP.gov
"Free Entry....
Nonresidents may import a vehicle duty-free for personal use up to (1) one year if the vehicle is imported in conjunction with the owner’s arrival. Vehicles imported under this provision that do not conform to U.S. safety and emission standards must be exported within one year and may not be sold in the U.S. There is no exemption or extension of the export requirements."
[Bookmark or print these sections, because sometimes shippers and even US Customs officers onsite at air/seaports may have to be reminded  ]
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