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Queries about importing a classic motorcycle from the US.

98-00 · 2017-07-28 19:51:45

I'm looking into the costs of bring a classic motorcycle (1920's or 1930's) into Ireland from America. The bike will most likely be disassembled and incomplete. With a value in that condition of €8000. As far as I know there is no VRT due on a motorcycle of this age, would I be paying VAT? What is the procedure? Do I…

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28-07-2017 8:51pm

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I'm looking into the costs of bring a classic motorcycle (1920's or 1930's) into Ireland from America. The bike will most likely be disassembled and incomplete. With a value in that condition of €8000.
As far as I know there is no VRT due on a motorcycle of this age, would I be paying VAT?
What is the procedure?
Do I contact customs before it gets into the country?
Will it be stopped at the port and I pay/collect in person?
Does the shipping company collect the VAT on delivery, this has happened in the past with smaller packages I have received?
Would it even be classified as a vehicle as it's in pieces?

This is all a long way off and may never happen.

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