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chaudri

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Hello people,

Does anyone know if there are duties when importing a Ducati monster from the states. I went about half way through the "importing a bike" thread and did not find anything there.

Also is the warranty honored in Canada if the bike is imported from the States?

I was on the RIV site and it says all Ducati's 2002 and newer are admissible. Does that mean a 2011 Ducati monster 769 is okay?

Any and all help is appreciated.

Thanks!
 
There is no duty tax on motorcycles.
You will pay the GST tax portion at the border.
You will pay the PST when you register it at the MTO in Ontario after the RIV inspection.
And yes your 2011 Ducati is ok.
Check your bikes vIN # on the ducati website to make sure there are no outstanding recalls, but I doubt that will be a problem with a 2011 model.
 
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There are no duties. Just the RIV fee and 13% tax, which at this point Im not sure wether you pay at the border or the MTO. Probably the MTO.


chaudri said:
I was on the RIV site and it says all Ducati's 2002 and newer are admissible. Does that mean a 2011 Ducati monster 769 is okay?
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Guess.
 
Add $500 for the recall letter. In the past you were able to obtain the recall letter free from Ducati North America or a Ducati dealership. They no longer offer the recall letter to US dealers (as it's not required in the US), and it must be obtained from a Canadian dealership *after* confirmation that all recall work has been completed.

Call the toll free Ducati North America number and get all of the information before you purchase the bike, including recall status (get the VIN# from the seller). They deal with calls like this on a daily basis.
 
I imported two bikes and nobody even looked at the 'recall clearance'... which btw I had the dealers print up in both cases. They refered to them as "service campaigns" or whatever. They were such simple printouts that Im gonna just go ahead and say they could type anything onto a white sheet of paper and it would pass.

I definitely wouldn't be forking over $500 to Ducati North America for that. They're doouches for asking that.
 
..unfortunately, times have changed.

RIV will not issue you the inspection form without a copy of the Recall Clearance letter from Ducati North America, which can now only be obtained by a certified Canadian Ducati dealership. Don't take my word for it though. Call Ducati and/or the RIV and verify what's required. I'm not sure when you imported your bikes, but this process was unavoidable in 2010 when I imported a Ducati.


iridebikes said:
I imported two bikes and nobody even looked at the 'recall clearance'... which btw I had the dealers print up in both cases. They refered to them as "service campaigns" or whatever. They were such simple printouts that Im gonna just go ahead and say they could type anything onto a white sheet of paper and it would pass.

I definitely wouldn't be forking over $500 to Ducati North America for that. They're doouches for asking that.
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Thats weird and a big ripoff that Ducati would ask $500 for a recall letter.
When I bought my Triumph I went to the Triumph website and put my vin # in, it came back saying "There are no current recalls on this vechicle".
I printed it out and went to the RIV office and asked if this was ok, yes no problem.
So a printout should be sufficent, or a short letter from the dealer on a dealers letterhead saying there are no recalls should be sufficent.
Phone RIV and make sure though.
 
sys49152 said:
..unfortunately, times have changed.

RIV will not issue you the inspection form without a copy of the Recall Clearance letter from Ducati North America, which can now only be obtained by a certified Canadian Ducati dealership. Don't take my word for it though. Call Ducati and/or the RIV and verify what's required. I'm not sure when you imported your bikes, but this process was unavoidable in 2010 when I imported a Ducati.
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Last winter.

I understand what the written rules are, Im just saying that nobody at the border actually followed those rules. Certainly nobody from CBSA is going to be calling Ducati North America to verify the authenticity of a meaningless little recall clearance letter. They care that you've actually paid for the bike (bill of sale) and that you're paying for the taxes. They skimmed through the rest of the papers barely paying attention.
 
macrider said:
Thats weird and a big ripoff that Ducati would ask $500 for a recall letter.
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Yes and yes. It's only Ducati that does this I believe, although BMW does the same with their cars. Honda's letter is available by entering the VIN# online, or at least it use to be. Yamaha will email/fax/snail mail you the letter for free *IF* there are no outstanding recalls. Not sure about the others.
 
If you're buying from a dealer just ask them for a 'service campaign' status printout and that's the end of it. No need to call the manufacturer.
 
iridebikes said:
I understand what the written rules are, Im just saying that nobody at the border actually followed those rules. Certainly nobody from CBSA is going to be calling Ducati North America to verify the authenticity of a meaningless little recall clearance letter.
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It's not the border/CBSA that you'll have the problem with. In fact, they don't even need to see the recall letter. It's the RIV that requires it prior to granting the inspection form. I'm sure it's possible to forge the letter.. but that's not something I was willing to try.
 
The RIV counter was 2 steps away from the CBSA guys and they were equally vigilant in their inspection of the paperwork.

Just stating my experience. I CERTAINLY wouldn't give Ducati $500 for the letter!
 
I have'nt made the deal yet. I don't even know at this point if its a great deal. Its $9,500 OTD for the 2011 Monster 796. The price listed on a Ducati's dealers website in Canada is $11,995. So now with the ~ $200 RIV fee and transportation and all maybe i'll come out $1000 ahead. I know that's a descent amount of saving but with the leg work involved is it worth my time? hhuumm something to think about......

......opinions anyone?
 
Only you can answer that, Is saving $1000 worth it to you?
It is to me, just for the experience.and I,m a cheapskate too.
If you have a freind with a trailer, it would cost only the gas to go get it.
Where is the bike?
 
Go to GP Bikes and try to make a deal with them first before buying in the states. You have to pay tax on either purchase so forget that part. The $200 RIV fee in addition to the time spent and the cost of the logistics could easily make purchasing the bike locally a better deal.

How much of your time are you gonna waste? Don't forget you also have to take the bike to Canadian Tire a few days after bringing it across, and then you gotta go to the MTO to get plates and stuff too. A local dealer does all this for you.

For me personally I wouldn't bother unless it was at least a 2 grand difference.
 
macrider said:
Where is the bike?
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Bikes in Pennsylvania right outside Philly. I was planning on getting a bike so looked up the Ducati dealer here as I was on vacation here. I really have not done my research on importing bikes (hence this thread) and I feel unprepared


iridebikes said:
Go to GP Bikes and try to make a deal with them first before buying in the states. You have to pay tax on either purchase so forget that part. The $200 RIV fee in addition to the time spent and the cost of the logistics could easily make purchasing the bike locally a better deal.

How much of your time are you gonna waste? Don't forget you also have to take the bike to Canadian Tire a few days after bringing it across, and then you gotta go to the MTO to get plates and stuff too. A local dealer does all this for you.

For me personally I wouldn't bother unless it was at least a 2 grand difference.
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That's what the original plan was. I guess you guys are right. Need to sit down and think about how much the additional time is worth to me.

Thanks for all the help fellows!
 
iridebikes said:
Go to GP Bikes and try to make a deal with them first before buying in the states. You have to pay tax on either purchase so forget that part. The $200 RIV fee in addition to the time spent and the cost of the logistics could easily make purchasing the bike locally a better deal.

How much of your time are you gonna waste? Don't forget you also have to take the bike to Canadian Tire a few days after bringing it across, and then you gotta go to the MTO to get plates and stuff too. A local dealer does all this for you.

For me personally I wouldn't bother unless it was at least a 2 grand difference.
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+1!! I would try and keep your $ in Canada. I'm all for saving money, but at least give the Canadian dealerships a chance to give you their best price. Plus they will be there for you if you ever have a problem with the bike. That's just my opinion.

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chaudri said:
I have'nt made the deal yet. I don't even know at this point if its a great deal. Its $9,500 OTD for the 2011 Monster 796. The price listed on a Ducati's dealers website in Canada is $11,995. So now with the ~ $200 RIV fee and transportation and all maybe i'll come out $1000 ahead. I know that's a descent amount of saving but with the leg work involved is it worth my time? hhuumm something to think about......

......opinions anyone?
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with a possible net of under 1k , i cant see your time and effort being worth it. You'll spend a very long day down and back to get it, maybe an overnite, A day at the garage for CDN cert, lineup at MTO.....

I think I would go and try to make a deal with a CDN dealer, its January, they would love to see you. And regardless of what anybody says about warranty work, you will be treated better at a service dept where the bike was purchased in most cases.
 
For a net of under 1K it's not really worth it...

If your going to be going on the wkend to pick up the bike...the only bridge that is 24/7 for import is detroit/windsor...and it's a PAIN WITH Canadian boarder Side (Expereienced it this summer)

We saved about 3G each...so It was worth the trip :)
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