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Is It Cost Effective To Import Harley Davidson’s To Australia?
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I live in Australia and I am a motorcycle enthusiast, I’ve had a look around online and it seems Harley Davidsons are much cheaper to buy in America, even with the exchange rate. I was wondering if it’s cost effective to Import second hand Harley Davidson’s into Australia, and even possibly to sell them here to make some extra dollars.
Does anybody know about what would be involved with this process, and if it would work? Do the bikes have to go over Australian Standards before they can be rode on Australian roads?
Has anybody done something similar to this before?
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I live in Melbourne and have wondered the same thing, the thing to do would be to bring in a container load of them to make it cost effective, before you do, I think pre 88 models may be easier on complinace but dont quote me. Check for how much duties you have to pay, this WAS the way to go with cars and bike yonks ago, they have tightened the reins though. IF you had purchased say 2 bikes for you and 2 for your cousin and you can prove it that they are for personal use, you might be allowed to bring them in without costing you TOO much. Import duties are the killer and the paperwork involved really puts people off. Personally, if I had a lazee $20 to $30k, I’d look at brining in a harley, goldwing, bmw and something else, I think you may be luck to squeeze 4 in a 20 foot container.
Theres a few ‘importers’that operate out of qld. might be worth chasin up. good luck
I know you can do personal imports, but you have to have owned the bike for 12 months overseas with documented proof before you can bring it in/register it, etc.
It would be worth your while to go to an importer and start your enquiry’s there as they know what they are doing and there’s less likelyhood of a nasty surprise for you or your wallet if you go down that avenue.
i would purchase in australia,the aussie dollar comes into it ,but if you buy a lemon from the states ,your stuck with it , if you buy from a motor cycle shop , a warranty would be honoured by them ,the obligation to repair etc. plus the threat of the motor traders ,breathing down there necks is something they don’t want
You’ll need a dealers licence if you’re looking to import in this manner.