[Closed] Importing a Bike from Canada

One piece of advice: split it into two parcels. Duty is 14%(?) on bikes, 4%(?) on bike parts

Thanks druidh, is there anyway to avoid the duty if its secondhand or a 'gift'?

I've never tried to avoid duty, but in terms of the practicalities of shipping, I would definitely split it and box it well. To save money, I would probably send by surface. Unless it's a rush.

IIRC it doesn't make any difference if it's a gift or 2nd hand.

Ok, any recommended shipping companies from previous experience?

Sorry - no. The only reason I know the above is that I bought a bike from Alaska and they'd sent it in two boxes.

If you're boxing it in parts, why not try Canada Post surface mail?

Thanks guys!

biggest cost will be VATat 20% though. Value for customs a difficult thing if second hand but they'd essentially want it to be priced at what the equivalent UK item would be. So not much saving really.....