Motorcycle clearance in Russia

What is more profitable: to overpay professionals for customs clearance of a motorcycle bought or to engage in this procedure yourself? Everyone decides for themselves. Both options have their pros and cons. Weigh what is more in your case, and if you decide to deal with customs clearance yourself, consider in advance how to make it more profitable for yourself (so as not to overpay extra).

All transport equipment when imported to Russia must be cleared by customs. Otherwise, it may be withdrawn from you. The only exception is cases of import of transport from Belarus and Kazakhstan. Customs clearance of the motorcycle when it is imported into Russia from third countries will cost the owner 30% of the cost of the vehicle, which will need to be paid as a customs duty. At the same time, 18% of VAT is still to be paid from the said amount.

Customs clearance of a motorcycle in Russia is quite a complicated procedure. The problem can arise if the declared cost of the vehicle at the customs office is considered unreasonable. You will be sent to an independent appraiser, who will issue a verdict in accordance with the catalog prices. As practice shows, after that you will not have any alternatives, except how to pay exorbitantly. Customs clearance of a motorcycle from the United States, especially tuned, can cost almost the same amount as its purchase.

As a rule, those who buy motor vehicles abroad are eager to save money. Therefore, the news that when crossing the border their motorcycle will cost half as much as planned, for them is, to put it mildly, disappointment.

Precisely say how much it costs to customs clearance of a motorcycle, it is possible, only knowing the power of its engine. The cost also depends on the model, the manufacturer, the year of manufacture, is determined in accordance with the catalog "Schwacke" or "Nadaguides". This means that the customs clearance of a technical unit will have a different price for each vehicle of this class. For example, the excise rate for motorcycles with a capacity of more than 150 horsepower is equal to 260 rubles (per one hp).

Many are trying to calculate how much it costs to customs clearance of a motorcycle, using a special online calculator. He, as well as promise, helps to find out the amount of customs payments and deposits quickly, but it is not worth counting on the fact that this figure will be final.

The experienced know that customs clearance of motor vehicles can be made both in Russia and in Belarus. In Russia, it is more advantageous to customs clearance of a motorcycle, which was produced before 2005 and has a power of less than 150 hp. At the same time, it is more advantageous in Belarus to undergo this procedure for quite new motorcycles (since 2005) with a capacity of more than 150 hp. (It will cost about 15-20% cheaper than in Russia).

The total cost of processing such a vehicle at customs includes the following items:

1. Payment for its placement in the temporary storage warehouse (determined by the number of days that the motorcycle costs at the customs).
2. The total payment is "Duty + VAT".
3. Duty for the procedure of customs clearance.
4. Certificate of estimated cost of motorcycle (it is made out if necessary).
5. Banking commissions.