Cost To Ship a Motorcycle to New Zealand

Shipping a motorcycle to New Zealand or any other vehicle is easy when you hire A1 Auto Transport Service. With over twenty years of service, you can expect only the best when you choose us.

You can rely on our agents to treat your motorcycle with the utmost care, whether it's a Harley Davidson or an F1 Superbike, throughout its time away from you. Our US-based agents offer worldwide shipping services. To make things simpler for you, we provide door-to-door and door-to-port services. Leave your motorcycle at the location specified, and we will handle the rest. You can pick up your bike from one of our many handy departure sites in any major city or small town.

Motorcycles most commonly leave from the west coast, Los Angeles, when headed for New Zealand because the travel on the water is shorter from there than if the motorcycle left from New York or other locations.

Ways to Transport Your Motorbike To The Country

You will have three shipping methods to choose from when organizing your shipping date to New Zealand. You can choose from air freight, roll-on/roll-off services, or containers. If you select the air shipping method, you will find that your motorcycle will reach New Zealand very quickly; however, it is the most expensive way to ship. If you choose the roll-on/roll-off shipping method, you will have a more affordable way to ship your motorcycle. This shipping method is suitable if you have only one motorcycle to ship. Container shipping is more expensive than the roll-on/roll-off method of shipping. However, your bike will be placed in a container where you can share it with others to save on costs. Motorcycles are cheaper to ship than automobiles using the container shipping method.

• Shipping a motorcycle from the U.S. to New Zealand typically costs $1,200–$2,500, with West Coast departures via Los Angeles running lower than East Coast routes.
• Ocean freight transit to Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch generally takes 20–35 days, with New Zealand customs inspections adding several additional days upon arrival.
• New Zealand applies GST at 15% on the motorcycle's customs value plus freight and insurance; returning residents owning their bike over 12 months may qualify for exemption.

Important Notes for Hauling

You can currently ship to three ports - Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. A1 Auto Transport agents can assist you when you are ready to ship. They can handle all customs documentation and ensure that you have everything you need to import and meet the requirements. You must familiarize yourself with the road requirements before putting your motorcycle in New Zealand. Viewing the rules and regulations will help you to avoid any modification fees that could occur once you arrive. It will also prevent your motorcycle from being quarantined.

Paying Duties and Taxes.

Where you plan to go will determine how much you will pay in duties and taxes. You may be required to pay goods and service tax. If you bring your vehicle into New Zealand, you will have up to one year before you must pay any taxes or fees. If you are moving to New Zealand, you will be exempt from the required duties and taxes as long as you can prove that you have lived outside New Zealand for over twenty-one months and have owned your bike for over a year. Your bike will also need to meet all road requirements.

Before Freight

You will need to prepare your motorcycle for shipping by doing the following:

• Disconnect the battery.
• Drain almost all fuel from the motorcycle except for what is in the reserve tank.
• Find a shipping crate for your motorcycle.

Unless other arrangements are made, your motorcycle must be shipped in a shared container, so be sure to pack your bike so it's secure. Other items will most likely be packed around it. A1 Auto Transport can pack your bike for you if you cannot find a crate. If you decide to build your crate yourself, you must ensure that the lumber you use is ISPM15. The GST is payable at 15% on the value of your motorcycle plus the freight and insurance cost. This is also known as CIF. You may qualify for the GST exemption when importing your bike. It is critical to consider that A1 Auto Transport will apply on your behalf to customs, and each case is reviewed independently. If you meet all criteria, you will be exempt. The criteria include:

• Be a first-time immigrant to New Zealand or a returning citizen.
• If you live abroad, you must have been out of the country for over twenty-one months.
• You must sign a deed and agree not to sell your motorcycle for at least two years.
• You must be the owner of the motorcycle for at least twelve months.
• You will need actually to be in New Zealand to claim the exemption.

You will need to have the following documentation:

• Proof that you have owned the motorcycle for at least twelve months.
• Provide your purchase receipt for your motorcycle, or you will need a current New Zealand valuation from a local dealer. These documents will contain the weight, dimensions, and location of your bike. This information will be used to calculate the freight you will pay.