How to Import a Harley Davidson Motorcycle from the USA
Locate your Harley Davidson
This can be done through eBay, craigslist or any of the multitudes of motorcycle dealers in the US. You need a bike that
is standard (i.e. as it rolled out of the factory) or with all the parts to return it to standard.
After you purchase the motorcycle, you will need to ask the seller to take photographs and complete and forward
various documents to facilitate the export of the motorcycle so be upfront with this.
It is no good paying the money then finding he won’t do any of this for you or supply you with the necessary
documentation.
Ensure your Harley motorcycle has clear title
The US title is like an Australian REVS certificate. It indicates there is no money owing on the motorcycle or that it has
not been damaged.
Evidence of clear title is required by US Customs before the motorcycle can be exported. Not having clear title will delay
the export and YOU will be required to pay any outstanding monies owing on the motorcycle.
If there is no title on the motorcycle, one can usually be obtained but this can take months and cost over $500US – and
it may not be clear!
Arrange the purchase of your Harley
Negotiate the purchase price and any additional parts the owner may have which will help return your Harley
motorcycle to “standard” if required. The owner may also have other parts he no longer wants so it is worth asking.
Arrange the payment
Payment can be made in any number of ways including credit card, bank transfer or PayPal. Each of these has different
costs and different levels of protection for the goods purchased. PayPal is quick and easy and if you don’t already have
an account, you can get one here.
Ask owner for required documentation
Ask the owner to send you photos of the VIN, month and year of manufacture, speedo reading and any other photos of
your Harley Davidson motorcycle you may want for your records.
Ask the owner to send you a copy of the title.
Ask the owner to complete the seller’s Export Declaration and forward with the original title by FedEx or
UPS to our Carson deport. Make sure they record the tracking number and advise you of this number so you
can advise us. (If the documents don’t arrive, they are impossible to trace without this number.)
Ask the owner to ZIP tie the keys and any security fobs to the front brake hose so they cannot be lost.
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If you take the keys or have them sent anonymously, we may never be able to correctly allocate them to
your Harley Davidson.
Complete application for shipping
This form is attached. It is to ensure we have all the information required to arrange the shipping and importation of
your Harley Davidson motorcycle back to Australia.
We can also arrange collection of your Harley motorcycle from anywhere in the US if required. Information in regards to
this needs to be supplied on the form (if applicable).
Pay GST
GST is invoiced when your Harley arrives and is payable before the motorcycle is released from the warehouse. Please
note that if not paid within 24 hours of issuing of the invoice, storage charges of $70 per week may start to accrue.
Pay for Compliance of your Harley
We will then arrange collection of your motorcycle from the Brisbane docks and complete the compliance work.
Upon payment of the compliance (and any other charges), your documents required for registration will be posted to
you and you may collect your motorcycle.
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Documents required
Document
Title
Needed because
This is like an Australian REVS certificate and confirms there are no liens
on the Harley, there is no money owing on it and that is hasn’t been
damaged and repaired.
US Customs will not allow your Harley Davidson motorcycle to be
exported without a clear title.
Supplied by
Required by
Seller
US Customs
and
You
Shipper’s
Export
declaration
This is like a receipt to allow the motorcycle to be exported. It is
confirmation that the motorcycle has been sold and can be exported. You
should put in your details before sending it to the seller.
You to the
Seller
US Customs
Photographs
of
VIN
Date of
Manufacture
Photos of the VIN and month and year of manufacture are required for the
Import approval. If someone makes a mistake in transcribing these
numbers and the import approval application is rejected because of this, it
can be impossible to check back if the motorcycle has been delivered to
the LA depot or packed in a container. This will result in additional storage
charges until the information can be verified
Seller
You
and
Qld Imports
Photographs
Of Speedo
A photograph of the speedo can help you with your records (especially if it
shows the odometer reading) and allow us to ensure we have the correct
parts to change your speedo to metric when it arrives. Otherwise, there
may be a delay in finishing your compliance modifications
Seller
You
and
Qld Imports
Motorcycle
Shipping
Application
The document is required to enable us to arrange collection of your
motorcycle, shipping and packing, unloading in Brisbane and most
importantly, to contact you when your motorcycle is ready to go.
It is extremely important that all information on this form is correct.
It also allows us to arrange insurance (if required) and warranty (if
required).
Purchaser
Qld Imports
to arrange
shipping
This is issued by the Department of Transport and Infrastructure and is
required by Customs before the motorcycle can be released.
A copy will be supplied to you when your motorcycle is collected as most
registering authorities require a copy for registration.
Qld Imports
Australian
Customs
Consumer
Information
Notice (CIN)
This is an official document to advise you that the motorcycle has not been
supplied be “official” dealers and that parts and service may not be readily
available in Australia.
What can we say? A Harley is a Harley 
Qld Imports
Registration
Authorities
Queensland
Safety
Certificate
Required by Qld DoT for registration purposes.
This can be supplied at additional cost if required.
All states have similar requirements.
Qld Imports
Queensland
Transport
Registration
Application
Required to register your motorcycle
State
Registration
Authority
Registration
Authorities
CTP
certificate
Required to register your motorcycle
Various
suppliers
Registration
Authorities
Import
Approval
(VIA)
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Shipping and Motorcycle preparation Checklist
Number
1
Item
Date completed
Locate motorcycle
2
Check for clear title – ask for copy
3
Agree on price
4
Ask for any additional parts seller may have
5
Get photos of VIN, Speedo and date of manufacture
6
Make payment
7
Send request to seller for title and any other documents to be forwarded
in one parcel to shipping agent and for keys and security fobs to be zip tied
to the front brake hose
Draft letter attached
8
Complete Motorcycle Shipping Application and forward to Queensland
Imports ([email protected] or fax 07 3255 1631)
Automotive Shipping Application form attached
9
If you have additional freight or parts, complete the Freight Shipping Form
and forward to Queensland Imports ([email protected] or fax 07
3255 1631)
Freight Shipping Form attached
10
Pay GST upon receipt of invoice
11
Pay for compliance and collect motorcycle
12
Register motorcycle
13
Enjoy riding it
14
Got to 1 and repeat
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Draft letter for you to forward to seller
Hi,
I have purchased your Harley VIN…………………………. I am importing this Harley to Australia but need various documents
to enable this to happen smoothly.
Can you please:1. Email me a photo showing the
a. VIN
b. Month and year of manufacture
c. Speedo including odometer reading
d. Copy of the title
The VIN and month and year of manufacture are on a sticker on the front frame and a sample is shown below. I need this
information for the Australian Customs.
2. Complete and print the attached Sellers Export Declaration
3. Forward the Title, Sellers Export Declaration, Shipping Request to:i. Import a Harley
C/-Californian Image
16905 Cherie Place
CARSON CA 90746
Please send this via FedEx or UPS and record the tracking number on the Shipping request form before sending it to me.
Documents don’t often go missing but when they do they are much easier to find if I know the tracking number.
I need these forms for US Customs and to arrange transport for the motorcycle.
4. Complete and print the Shipping request (Insert the tracking number etc) and email a copy to me.
5. Zip tie the keys and any security fobs to the front brake cable.
6. Be available for the Harley to be picked up.
I can then arrange for the motorcycle to be collected at a time convenient to both you and the transport company.
Attached are a Motorcycle Shipping Form and Sellers Export Declaration.
Thank you.
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PO Box 685
Archerfield QLD 4108
 (07)3255 1630
Email: [email protected]
MOTROCYCLE SHIPPING FORM
ALL CUSTOMERS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM BEFORE VEHICLES CAN BE SHIPPED
Australian Client
Name
Phone Number
Street Address
Mobile Number
Suburb
Fax
State
Postcode
Email address
Vehicle Details
Make
VIN
Model
Colour
Does vehicle run?
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Does the vehicle have clear title
FedEx or UPS tracking ID
US Pickup required
 Yes  No
Mon/Year of
manufacture
Original Titles and purchase
documents to be sent via FedEx
or UPS overnight to:
Quote for US Pickup
/
Import a Harley
C/- Californian Image
16905 Cherie Place,
Carson, CA. 90746.
$US
This Service is provided by, but not part of ‘Californian Image’!
However it is done by licensed bonded trucking brokers in the U.S. All cars are fully insured while in transit on mainland U.S.
Californian Image accepts no responsibility for wrongly addressed or labeled documents. All post / parcels must have
tracking consignment note numbers. All tracking and con note numbers are the responsibility of the Australian Client
listed above.
Address for US Pickup if required – additional cost – quote needs to be accepted by you prior to collection
Contact Name
Phone Number
Street Address 1
Street Address 2
Suburb
State
ZIP Code
Comments or
additional
instructions
Signed
Date
/
/201
NOTE: ALL TAXES AND DUTIES ARE THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE AUSTRALIAN CLIENT AND ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE
FINALISED 1 WEEK BEFORE VEHICLE ARRIVAL INTO AUSTRALIA.
DISCLAIMER: The owner accepts all responsibility to ensure the vehicle has all correct paperwork and clear title.
All shipping is arranged through Californian Image.
Californian Image and Import a Harley do not accept responsibility for any damage to vehicles.
Insurance is at the customers own discretion.
All freight and loose items must be declared and proof of sale presented.
No responsibility is taken for damage to items, and any items not declared may be confiscated.
Customers will be liable for any other storage or extra fees incurred if false information is provided.
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PO Box 685
Archerfield QLD 4108
 (07)3255 1630
Email: [email protected]
Shipper’s Export Declaration
(To be completed by the seller and returned before motorcycles can be shipped)
Vehicle Details
Make
VIN
Model
Colour
Odometer reading
Original date of Purchase
Mon/Year of
manufacture
/
Seller’s Details
Seller’s Name
Phone Number
Street Address 1
Street Address 2
Suburb
State
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Seller’s
Identification
Number
Identification Type
(SSN, Passport, EIN, Drivers
License etc)
ZIP Code
As owner of this vehicle, I hereby release liability and transfer ownership to :
Name
Phone Number
Street Address
Mobile Number
Suburb
Fax
State
Sale Price
Postcode
$
Email address
Date of Sale
I declare under penalty of perjury that the statements herein are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
I authorize Titan International to file the shippers export declaration on my behalf for export
purposes only.
Seller’s Signature …………………………………………..
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U8/1 Business Dr
Narangba QLD 4504
 (07)3293 4055
 (07)3293 4377
Email: [email protected]
Freight Service
Californian Image offers a freight shipping service direct from Carson, California to Brisbane.
If you have motorcycle parts to come with your motorcycle that are not actually part of the motorcycle (additional
exhaust, clothing, spare panniers etc) we can ship them but they will be shipped as general freight and charged
accordingly.
We have containers leaving weekly with a 5-6 week delivery time.
Freight forms must be completed and returned to our office with a copy of the invoice of your purchases before any
freight can be shipped.
We ship all freight,
big and
small;
many people take advantage of the excellent exchange rate and buy goods from
eBay in America and can do so with confidence as Californian Image will ship it for you.
Our minimum fee is $50 and is charged on a cubic metre rate. (We ship crate engines for $500.)
Our fee includes customs clearance, quarantine and unpacking from the container etc.
Please ensure your goods are securely packed and all parcels are clearly marked with your name and contact details.
If the parts are intended to be fitted to your Harley, please ensure the motorcycle VIN is clearly marked on the outside
of the packaging together with your name.
If for whatever reason your parts require additional cleaning or quarantine inspections, you will be required to pay such
charges prior to release of the goods.
All parts will be brought back to our new depot located at;
Californian Image
Unit 8/1 Business Drive
Narangba QLD 4504
For you to pay for and collect.
Please feel free to call out office with any questions on 3293 4055.
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U8/1 Business Dr
Narangba QLD 4504
 (07)3293 4055
 (07)3293 4377
ABN: 95 818 337 878
Email: [email protected]
FREIGHT SHIPPING FORM
Australian Client
Name
Phone Number
Street Address
Mobile Number
Suburb
Fax
State
Postcode
Email address
Freight Details
 Box
Type:
 Parcel
Size of items mm
 Pallet
Number of items
mm wide X
mm high X
mm deep
Package Contents - please provide a brief description of the goods or attach an itemized invoice showing the value of
each individual item
1
2
Value
$US
3
4
5
US Collection required --  Yes
 No
If yes, please complete the following
Name
Phone Number
Street Address
Mobile Number
Suburb
Fax
State
Zip
Email address
This Service is provided by, but not part of ‘Californian Image! It is done by licensed bonded freight brokers in the U.S.
All packages must be clearly marked with the following information:
Your Name
C/- Californian Image
16905 Cherie Place,
Carson, CA. 90746.
DISCLAIMER: Californian Image accepts no responsibility for wrongly addressed or labeled items.
The owner accepts all responsibility to ensure the freight has all correct paperwork.
Insurance is at the customers own discretion.
All freight and loose items must be declared and proof of sale presented.
No responsibility is taken for damage to items, and any items not declared may be confiscated.
Customers will be liable for any other storage or extra fees incurred if false or misleading information is provided.
Minimum shipping fee $50.
THIS FORM WITH BILL OF SALE ATTACHED MUST BE RETURNEDBEFORE ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED!
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