Shipping USA Motorcycle from Canada to Italy
I have air cargo booked for my USA registered motorcycle, flying from Toronto, CA to Rome, IT.
The agent with AirCanada suggested Rome or Paris over London destination because customs was supposed to be easier to deal with outside of the UK.
Now, as I read through shippers information, I find that my vehicle may be subject to a 30% deposit with customs because it is less than a year old. I was reading this about cars on a sea-based shipper website.
Does anyone know if temporary tourist import of a motorcycle to Italy is subject to this 30% of the value deposit?
If so, are there other European destinations that are not so expensive with regard to customs fees.
If not, I may have to abandon plans to bring my 2018 motorcycle and bring my 2014 since they are not subject to this rule, at least for cars.
Your help and experience is appreciated.
Simon
Albuquerque, NM
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