The constant increase in the number of cars, endless traffic jams and the frantic pace of life are increasing the demand for motorcycles in Moscow and other large cities of Russia. Fans of motorcycles are divided into two armies: those who prefer to make a purchase at a showroom, and those who order bikes abroad. The second method provides more opportunities in terms of choice (the markets of the USA, Asia, and Europe open before you) and price (you can buy a decent used model, the characteristics of which are superior to the new one from the showroom). The only question that remains is “Is it difficult to clear a motorcycle through customs in Russia?” We will discuss in detail below how much the procedure costs and what stages you need to go through to become the happy owner of your dream.
How much does it cost to clear a motorcycle through customs in Russia?
Let's figure out what stages the customs clearance process consists of:
- First, you need to contact the customs authority at the place of registration of the new owner, submit an application and provide a package of documents (passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, invoice for payment and confirmation of payment, for example, a check or receipt from the seller for receipt of money).
- Make a deposit to the account of the customs authority in the amount of 41.6% of the cost of the vehicle. This amount guarantees that the owner will be able to pay subsequent fees and complete the registration process.
- Pay customs duties.
- Obtain a receipt and a warranty certificate allowing you to import and operate the vehicle in Russia.
How much it costs to clear motorcycles through customs depends on a number of parameters:
- Customs value of the vehicle (determined according to the official catalogs “SCHWACKE” for Europe and NADA for the USA).
- Engine power and type.
- Weight of the bike and year of its manufacture.
- Subject submitting documents (individual, individual entrepreneur or legal entity).
Please note that if the customs value according to the catalog is lower than the purchase price indicated in the invoice, then calculations will be made based on the purchase price. For individuals, it is enough to pay 30% of the customs or declared value of the bike (see note above).
It is not difficult to calculate how much customs clearance costs for legal entities. Operate with these numbers:
- 12-18% of the cost of the bike (the rate depends on the cubic capacity and the country from which the equipment is imported) is customs duty.
- 20% of the amount of customs value and duty – VAT.
- 455 rubles per 1 hp. – excise tax for engines with a power of more than 150 hp, for example for the urban streetfighter Yamaha MT-10.
- 150-500 rubles – the price of paperwork.
Instead of manual calculations, you can use an automatic calculator. If the final cost seems too high to you, this is not a reason to refuse high-quality imported motorcycle equipment. Pay attention to the American or Japanese auction, where the price of the lot is indicated taking into account customs clearance and delivery.
Price
To find out how much customs clearance of a motorcycle costs, you can use the calculator on the Roscustoms website. When clearing a motorcycle through customs, the owner will face the following costs:
- The actual cost of the vehicle paid to the seller;
- Costs of transportation, loading, if you go under your own power - fuel;
- Payment for the services of a broker or company accompanying the transaction;
- Insurance;
- Payment of taxes and customs duties.
Customs clearance occurs according to the scheme of guaranteeing payment by making a deposit into the customs account. This means that at the place of registration of the motorcycle owner, registration will be carried out under customs control and duty payment verification.
The funds must be transferred to the customs accounts before the buyer leaves the Russian Federation, and amount to 41.6% of the estimated value of the motorcycle according to international catalogues. A guarantee certificate will be issued as a document certifying the payment, which will be needed when importing the vehicle.
How to clear customs a motorcycle from Japan?
If you have long dreamed of a Kawasaki GTR 1400 or the iconic touring Honda Gold Wing 1800, brought straight from their historical homeland to your home, calculate the cost using the above diagram. The duty in this case can be 18-45% of the cost of the model. In the case of Kawasaki, you will need to include excise tax in your purchase budget (455 rubles multiplied by 160 hp + 20% VAT). For Honda with a power of 117 - 126.5 hp. Depending on the year of manufacture, this is not necessary.
In general, Japan is famous for its large selection of heavy models and low logistics costs compared to equipment from Europe. It is also necessary to include in the budget the cost of storing equipment in a warehouse until the moment when it can be officially imported into the Russian Federation (calculated on a daily basis).
How to clear a motorcycle through customs, what is needed for this and how much will it cost
When purchasing motorcycles in Moscow, even foreign ones, you do not have to face many problems - you just need to choose the right bike, make payment and register. After which you can safely start riding it. But what if your Honda Gold Wing 1800 is straight from Japan, or you purchased a native American chopper made in Canada? In this case, you will have to think about how to clear the motorcycle through customs.
Fortunately, the modern customs code has been somewhat simplified, but this has led to some changes, without knowing which you can draw up documents incorrectly and, as a result, run into penalties. To prevent this from happening, it is much better to draw up them, either after consultation with an experienced lawyer, or even entrust the procedure to a special company. But if you decide to save money, be prepared for the fact that you will have to spend some time collecting the necessary certificates and understanding how much it costs to clear customs of the motorcycle of your chosen model.
How to clear customs a motorcycle from Europe (Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, Germany)
If your choice of motorcycle is the German BMW R1200RT, it makes sense to pay attention to used models from Europe, since the price from an official dealer may be too high. The state duty for importing equipment from Europe can range from 40%. The customs value will be calculated according to the Eurotax catalog “SCHWACKE” (popularly “Schwacke”). Please note that the Shvaka price may be higher than what you paid for the bike. Therefore, in Europe it makes sense to order, for example, what you will not find in Japan. So it’s better to look for a 125 cc Yamaha or 600 cc road Honda in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Determination of the amount of payments for individuals and legal entities
How much it costs to clear customs a truck from Japan, a scooter or another vehicle depends on a large number of factors. These few points are key:
- price;
- owner status (whether he is a company representative or an individual);
- engine power and type;
- year of issue;
- total weight.
A customs calculator for motorcycles from Japan will immediately help you determine how much you have to prepare. Its final size depends on who the owner is who decided to deliver the car or other vehicle.
If he is a private person who is also a resident of the Russian Federation, state duties will be approximately a third of the original amount. Please note that the category of residents includes those who stay in the country for more than six months, strictly observing the legal and regulatory acts adopted by law.
The customs duty on motorcycles from Japan will be calculated slightly differently using the calculator. In this case, it is required to pay state contributions at a rate of 18%. Then additional VAT is added.
How to clear customs a motorcycle from the USA
If a Harley-Davidson cruiser is your weakness, you should buy it in its homeland - in the USA. But not just Harley... The advantage of the American motorcycle industry is a large selection of unique models, including motocross and choppers, which cannot be found in Europe or Asia. And American manufacturers have developed a reverent attitude towards build quality.
How much the same Harley will cost when it arrives at your home depends not only on its age and engine size. To a duty of 18-45% of the price from the NADA directory, it is worth adding VAT, excise tax (for power over 150 hp), as well as the services of brokers who help with registration and the auction commission if the equipment was purchased at auction.
Is it possible to clear a motorcycle through customs and still save money? Yes, and the most popular methods are:
- Import equipment for spare parts. This option is suitable for those who are well versed in motorcycle technology. And it is worth considering that in this case you will need to register the motorcycle with local authorities, which will not be possible to obtain with such an import.
- Buy a bike at ]Sinergosmoto[/anchor], where customs clearance is already included in the price of the model. At the same time, you will save not only money, but also time and nerves.
- Another option is not to clear the bike through customs, but to register it in the name of an individual living abroad and ride it under a power of attorney. However, in this case, the possibility of further sale of the equipment is excluded.
Whatever option you choose, study all the nuances in detail, and let the reality meet your expectations.
Customs clearance of motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis and scooters
Customs clearance of a motorcycle from Germany, the USA, Japan or another foreign country requires knowledge of numerous nuances of the question of how the vehicle is cleared at customs. Bringing a motorcycle from abroad yourself is not easy. It is a well-known fact that customs clearance of a motorcycle in Kazakhstan or Belarus is cheaper than the exact same procedure in Russia. Therefore, it makes sense to think about registering a motorcycle at the customs points of these states. For motorcycles imported into the territory of the Customs Union, the rules of the Unified Customs Union apply, which provide preferential conditions for clearance at customs. Customs clearance of a motorcycle in Belarus occurs in the same way. For those who are not familiar with the terms of the Customs Union agreement, it will be nice to know how customs clearance of a motorcycle from Belarus occurs.
Under the terms of the agreement, customs clearance for motorcycles and other vehicles whose country of origin is Belarus is not required. However, you will need a document confirming that the country of origin is indeed Belarus. This is a certificate of origin Form ST-1, issued on the territory of a state that is part of the Customs Union. According to the same criteria, customs clearance of an ATV or scooter, as well as customs clearance of a jet ski, is carried out. For any question you are interested in, you can contact our certification center. We will be happy to provide you with the necessary information and select for you the most convenient scheme for customs clearance of your transport. To get our help, you just need to call. The cost of customs clearance of a motorcycle consists of paying the following duties and taxes:
1. 20-30% of the cost of the motorcycle 2. 260-380 rubles is the excise tax per 1 hp. 3. VAT is paid at the rate of 18% of the total amount of the customs value of the motorcycle, state duty and excise tax.
These rules apply to customs clearance of motorcycles from foreign countries. In general, in order to deliver a motorcycle from abroad to Russia, you will need to fill out a customs declaration. Unit numbers are entered in this document. It is also necessary to provide documents proving the legality of the purchase. These can be checks, invoices or other documents issued by the motorcycle seller when concluding a purchase and sale transaction. In all countries, these requirements are different, so our customs officers pay more attention to numbers, engine size and cost. This is necessary to calculate taxes and duties. For very powerful motorcycles, the price of which is higher, the state duty and tax will be higher accordingly.
Features of customs clearance of scooters, mopeds, scooters when importing
Features of the import of scooters, mopeds, and scooters are related to both the type of motor vehicle, its engine, its displacement and power. At the same time, scooters, mopeds and scooters with an internal combustion engine (ICE) volume not exceeding 50 cm3 fall into a special category. Their registration can be carried out not only at excise, but also at any customs checkpoints. According to Russian legislation, these vehicles are not registered with the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate; insurance cannot be issued for them. Accordingly, a technical equipment passport (PTS) is not required for customs clearance. The frame and engine numbers are included in the sales contract, the owner can ride on the roads, carrying this contract with him, but a helmet is required and, recently, driving requires an “M” license.
Attention!
Customs clearance of scooters, mopeds, and scooters with an internal combustion engine volume greater than 50 cm3 is carried out only at excise customs. When importing motorcycles with a power of more than 150 hp. need to pay excise tax.
Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs need to check the presence of a trademark of imported motor vehicles in the Register of Intellectual Property Objects (ROIS). This Register exists to protect the rights of intellectual property owners.
IMPORTANT:
If a trademark is in the register of intellectual property objects (ROIS), then registration of these goods at customs (for import or export) is possible only with permission - a power of attorney from the copyright holder in the Russian Federation!
Individuals do not need to check the presence of a trademark at ROIS, but customs duties upon import are the same as for legal entities (duty + VAT + customs clearance fee). At the same time, an individual can import a scooter, moped, or scooter only for personal consumption; they cannot import it for commercial use. Customs authorities may recognize imported scooters as a commercial consignment, but they can only be cleared through customs in the name of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur.
Terms and cost of customs clearance of scooters, scooters, mopeds
On average, customs clearance of scooters
, scooters, and mopeds takes 1 day!
Our company provides customs clearance services: customs clearance of scooters, scooters, mopeds imported into the Russian Federation from any country in the world, including Europe, America and Asia. We work at any customs office in the Russian Federation and will help you quickly clear motorcycles through customs, in compliance with all legal requirements, collect the necessary documents, calculate and pay customs duties.
The cost of the service, depending on the location of customs and additional services, may be:
- for individuals - from 5000 rubles
- for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs - from 10,000 rubles
