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Before you decide to import a motorcycle into the United States, you should make sure it complies with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. These agencies do have very detailed rules that importing a motorcycle can be difficult. EPA advises importers of motorcycles to a letter from the manufacturer stating it meets for the U.S. standards. If it is imported into the United States and does not meet the requirements, it must be reconciled before it can Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clear, legally registered, used and sold in the U.S. or



If not bring it in line, it can not stay in the U.S. and it must be exported or destroyed. For example, if the bike you want to import, follow a Harley Davidson, many of which were exported bikes for sale in a foreign country and not to U.S. standards. The EPA has a detailed guide describes Automotive numbers emission requirements. You can obtain a copy of this manual, the Automotive Imports Facts Manual (order # EPA420B94006) or other information right on the import of motor vehicles by calling the EPA hotline at Import (734) 214-4100.



From the perspective of CBP, you must file an entry and the EPA form 3520-1 and DOT HS-7 form must be sent to CBP in order to receive the summary document CBP Form 7,501th You need this form to register the motorcycle in your state.

Before registering your entry with CBP to ensure that a valid proof of ownership, which is one of the original title, or a certified copy of the original, and the Bill of Sale. You will be required by 1.5% to 2.9% duty to pay the purchase price or based on the Blue Book value will be assessed.