I just imported a 08 FZ6 Raven on the 25th of April. Bought the bike from a dealer in Tonawanda NY, about 10 to 15 mins from the border. Paid 6650. The dealer had all the paperwork I needed and knew a lot about the import, as they sell a lot of bikes, sleds and quads to Canadians. They faxed the title to the boarder 3 days prior to me getting there. I rented a uhaul trailer to pick it up.
At the border, had a bit of trouble finding the export office. Spent about 5 minutes there and it was done. At the Canadian border filled out the Form 1 and paid the GST. One of the officers was to check my paperwork before I left the office. She went through every piece of paper and asked a lot of questions, scattered the papers all over the desk. Told me I was good to go and clean up my mess of paperwork. She was the only bitter person I talked to. Everyone else was pleasant.
When I got home, went to RIV.ca site and paid the 205 dollars, scanned my recall clearance documents and emailed them to RIV. On monday I called RIV to see if they got my paperwork. An hour later they emailed me the inspection form. Went to Canadian Tire, then to the licensing office paid the PST and for the plate. Bike is on the road.
The process for me went very smooth, thankfully. Hope I didnt hijack the thread but just wanted to give my story. Great site.
At the border, had a bit of trouble finding the export office. Spent about 5 minutes there and it was done. At the Canadian border filled out the Form 1 and paid the GST. One of the officers was to check my paperwork before I left the office. She went through every piece of paper and asked a lot of questions, scattered the papers all over the desk. Told me I was good to go and clean up my mess of paperwork. She was the only bitter person I talked to. Everyone else was pleasant.
When I got home, went to RIV.ca site and paid the 205 dollars, scanned my recall clearance documents and emailed them to RIV. On monday I called RIV to see if they got my paperwork. An hour later they emailed me the inspection form. Went to Canadian Tire, then to the licensing office paid the PST and for the plate. Bike is on the road.
The process for me went very smooth, thankfully. Hope I didnt hijack the thread but just wanted to give my story. Great site.