Shipping Motorcycles To Colombia

1. How To Ship Your Motorcycle To Or From Colombia
2. Documentation
3. Temporary Import
4. Registration Of Imported Motorcycle

How To Ship Your Motorcycle To Or From Colombia

Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• The freight charges of shipping a motorcycle to Columbia from USA are $1,300 to $3,000.
• The most preferred method of shipping a motorcycle is in a shared container, as that is the most affordable option

Columbia is located in South America while some of its territories are in Central America. It shares its borders with Venezuela, Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Brazil. Geographically, the country encapsulates the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, tropical grasslands and Amazonian rainforests.

Documentation

If you are planning to travel around Colombia on your motorcycle or just need it to commute to work or study, importing it from USA seems to be the best solution. It is important to consider the fact that used vehicles and motorcycles are not allowed in Colombia. Additionally, before you can move a vehicle here, you are required to have an import license. To get the permit to import and clear the Colombian Customs Department and the United States Customs, you are required to submit documents including:

• Motorcycle title deed
• Registration documents- VIN, year, make and model details
• Bill of sale
• Purchase invoice

It is important to note that the information on the documents is the same as on the import license that you need to ship your motorcycle here. However, you need to have the import license before you can ship your motorcycle from USA to Colombia. Another key aspect to consider is that you should not consider putting your motorcycle as part of the household goods, if you plan on moving to Colombia for a long stay. It is essential to know all about Colombian regulation on vehicle import so that there are no delays or seizure of cargo imports, apart from paying fines and fees.

Temporary Import

It is legal to bring a motorcycle with a U.S. registration into Colombia for tourism or transit purposes. You cannot just ride your motorcycle into the cities of Colombia without first obtaining a temporary import license. You must have SOAT or compulsory auto insurance despite the fact that this import permit will be issued at the border. You will be able to drive in Colombia once you have completed the temporary import permission and had it authenticated. In addition to the form you will need to attach copies of your title deed registration papers owner passport and Bill of Lading. The Ministry of Transport is a good resource for additional details.

Registration of Imported Motorcycle

It is important to submit a lot of paperwork for registering your motorcycle at the local transport office. These are:

• Import declaration
• Purchase invoice
• SOAT Certificate
• Receipt of paid taxes

It is cheaper to register a motorcycle than a car so make sure that you have all of the required documents. You might want to talk with us or contact the Colombian Consulate for the latest updates on the import laws and duties.