Shipping a non-EU registered bike to the EU
I originally posted this under the title ' Security deposit/bond payable on arrival in EU?' in the Trip Paperwork forum but had no replies.
I'd appreciate any comments from those of you who have shipped non-EU registered bikes to Europe and especially from anyone who has used Wallenius Willheim to Bremerhaven.
My original posting...
The last time I shipped a motorcycle to Germany it was registered in the UK and so I haven't encountered the following before.
This time I am shipping my US registered bike with the intention of riding it back to the UK and importing it. I am a UK Citizen.
I have received a document from Wallenius Willheim (Shipping Co) in Bremerhaven entitled 'HOW TO PICK UP YOUR VEHICLE'.
It mentions having to deposit a 'Security Amount' at German customs of approx 30% of the vehicles value.
Does anybody have any experience of this?
Any info would be a help.
Cheers
Adam
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