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California bike in Melbourne that was bought and plated in Australia. I can get the expired NSW plates removed and put California plates on the bike in Delhi. The carnet is for California registration. Trust me, I really know how much of a pain in the ass this is. It just makes sense to me that a bike with a Canadian carnet for a California plated bike should pass with a carnet.

Of course, I also know that it would be much cheaper and easier for me to buy an Enfield here but switching bikes sort of loses the common thread. I completely understand that it makes more sense to switch bikes but I would like to use the Ducati. But switching is a last resort ad that I realize I'm making it more difficult for myself.

If you think I'm ****ed, please let me know. I'm not willing to spend that much to do this trip on my bike of choice but I'm willing to go out of my way to make the attempt.

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I can get the expired NSW plates removed and put California plates on the bike in Delhi.
If the bike arrives in Delhi with plates fitted not matching the carnet I think you may have a problem.

If you are shipping by air consider shipping to Kathmandu instead, it's said to be a lot easier in Nepal.
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"I wouldn't try positioning as being parts in India. They'll tax you to high heaven."

Hadn't thought of that - good point.

If you can get the Californian plate on the carnet and the same plate on the bike, then you shouldn't have a devastating problem in India (although you should prepare yourself for a minor nightmare). That's just how it is.

You don't appear to have a big problem, if I understand your situation properly. It is just the inexperience of the shipper that has thrown you. CA plate; CA ownership documents; CA carnet - off you go.

Given your shipper hasn't experience with bikes, might this be the time to mention the certificate for dangerous goods? You need this. Better to get the process started sooner than later.

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If I ship it by air, then Kathmandu it will be. I've heard that Nepal is easier too.

Thanks for reminding me about the dangerous goods thing. I'll make sure this guy knows about that. It's not a company I'd recommend but I don't think they advertise that they ship bikes either.
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Before you ship the bike - take the NSW plate off and have the other plate put on ..

That way the shipping docs will match the bike, you won't be changing plates infront of the officials (in any place). It may confuse the OZ customs people .. but as they won't be paying out money on it they won't be too concerned (no carnet docs and no deposit to refund.... in OZ )

Don't know about the cost to Kathmandu .. no direct flights .. might be cheaper to Delhi as there are direct flights to there.
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Sea ports have a culture all of their own with traditions and payment systems going back generations, particularly in India. Prepare for weeks of waiting. There have been quite a few horrible experiences reported in these pages.

Airports are a lot easier. Plenty of people have flown in and out of Delhi without problems. I cannot speak from experience, but personally I wouldn't worry too much about using any airport on India, or just about anywhere in the world for that matter.

If you can afford it, flying is ALWAYS better. Weeks of agony saved. If you factor in the wasted time, hotel costs, and hair-tearing, a few hundred dollars more makes a lot of sense.

Sounds like you are close to a solution now - good luck.

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