I imported my Rune into the UK. I Bought it for $20,600 (no tax because it was bought/going out of the state), Air freight was $1,400. Final price in the UK after tax/testing etc etc was £15,000. I bought the bike from Honda East Ohio, they arranged the freight and I had it within 1 week.
There are a number of dealers eg Procycle USA offering Runes for $19,995
which I believe is cost price. Again you shouldn't pay tax if the deal is done out of state and the bike is destined out of state
I used Honda East Ohio because they also took care of freight details and delivery to the UK, but now I have learnt of the ropes, there are companies that will do that for you eg BAX global in the UK.
When you bring it into the UK you will need an SVA test done before you can register it. Also a C&E 386 form from the Vat office to say you've paid the vat on entry to the UK.
The pleasant surprise is the that import duty is calculated on the cost of the bike AND the shipping. The VAT is then calculated on that ammount, so you pay tax on the tax!!! [email protected]!
You'll still pay the same duty and Vat rate on the bikes even if they're considered second hand (eg you've put a few thou on them). Just the cost of the bike will be correspondingly less.
BTW NB California models have extra gubbings on them for emissions avoid that if you don't need it.
If you need any more info let me know.
BTW 2. Don't forget to come to the big '05 Euro meet for Valks and Runes in South Wales! details on www.vrccuk.co.uk
BTW 3. I've heard that the OEM chroming on the wheels is not brillient, and you know what British weather is like. I reckon you should get them done yourself. There are plenty of places in the UK that will do them a lot cheaper than Honda are charging.
There are a number of dealers eg Procycle USA offering Runes for $19,995
which I believe is cost price. Again you shouldn't pay tax if the deal is done out of state and the bike is destined out of state
I used Honda East Ohio because they also took care of freight details and delivery to the UK, but now I have learnt of the ropes, there are companies that will do that for you eg BAX global in the UK.
When you bring it into the UK you will need an SVA test done before you can register it. Also a C&E 386 form from the Vat office to say you've paid the vat on entry to the UK.
The pleasant surprise is the that import duty is calculated on the cost of the bike AND the shipping. The VAT is then calculated on that ammount, so you pay tax on the tax!!! [email protected]!
You'll still pay the same duty and Vat rate on the bikes even if they're considered second hand (eg you've put a few thou on them). Just the cost of the bike will be correspondingly less.
BTW NB California models have extra gubbings on them for emissions avoid that if you don't need it.
If you need any more info let me know.
BTW 2. Don't forget to come to the big '05 Euro meet for Valks and Runes in South Wales! details on www.vrccuk.co.uk
BTW 3. I've heard that the OEM chroming on the wheels is not brillient, and you know what British weather is like. I reckon you should get them done yourself. There are plenty of places in the UK that will do them a lot cheaper than Honda are charging.