After all being said above, Customs clearance is not a painfull thing.
1. If you are a tourist or returning to the US with a motorcycle, just go to customs with your AWB endorsed by the airline, fill a form called 'un companied baggage' (found in Customs forms on cbp.gov). Show them your passport, I-95 visa if you are a tourist and get the clearance on the spot.
2. Comeback to the airline, pay the AMS fee $35 and walk out with your bike.
I've doing hundred of times this process and no problem. Now if you are bringing the bike in a container you might be asked for the EPA and DOT not conforming letter for vehicles. Which is another story and 24 hours painful task.
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