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BMW Motorcycle Parts: US Tariff Codes & Duty Calculation Guide
By Alex Naumov on February 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Disclosure and disclaimer (February 2026): This article is provided by West Coast Shipping (WCS) as general informational and promotional content about WCS services. It is not legal, tax, import, customs, or compliance advice and does not create any client relationship. All tariff cod …
Why US Riders Import Euro‑Spec BMW R1150GS Adventure
By Alex Naumov on February 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Disclosure and disclaimer (February 2026): This article is provided by West Coast Shipping (WCS) as general informational and promotional content about WCS services. It is not legal, tax, import, customs, or compliance advice and does not create any client relationship. All regulatory …
Which Classic BMWs Qualify for the 25‑Year Import Rule in 2026?
By Alex Naumov on February 5, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Disclosure and disclaimer (February 2026): This article is provided by West Coast Shipping (WCS) as general informational and promotional content about WCS services. It is not legal, tax, import, customs, or compliance advice and does not create any client relationship. All age thresh …
Classic BMW Motorcycles: 25‑Year Import & Tariff Guide 2026
By Alex Naumov on February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Disclosure and disclaimer (February 2026): This article is provided by West Coast Shipping (WCS) as general informational and promotional content about WCS services. It is not legal, tax, import, customs, or compliance advice and does not create any client relationship. All age thresh …
GB Conversion IVA for Harley Imports: EU to UK Guide
By Alex Naumov on January 27, 2026 at 8:06 AM
If you already own a Harley-Davidson in the EU and are moving to the UK, you do not have to start from scratch with a full MSVA test. The GB conversion IVA scheme lets you reuse the bike’s existing EU type approval and focus only on a handful of UK‑specific changes such as headlights, …
Import Your Harley: UK vs EU Post‑Brexit (2024–2026)
By Alex Naumov on January 27, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Choosing whether to base a modern Harley-Davidson in the UK or in the European Union is no longer just about where you want to ride. After Brexit and several rounds of transatlantic tariffs, the same bike can land thousands of dollars or pounds apart in total cost depending on which s …
UK MSVA Guide for Harley-Davidson Imports
By Alex Naumov on January 27, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Bringing a Harley-Davidson into the UK from the USA is more than just getting it on a ship. To ride legally on UK roads, most U.S.-spec Harleys need to pass the Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) test, satisfy DVSA technical requirements, and then be registered with the DVLA. T …
UK Harley-Davidson Import Guide: MSVA, IVA & DVLA Registration
By Alex Naumov on January 27, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Importing a Harley-Davidson into the United Kingdom has become more complex in the post-Brexit era, particularly for modern models registered in the EU or purchased directly from the United States. Whether you are bringing a U.S.-spec Harley through Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval, …
Tema Motorcycle Customs: ICUMS, DVLA & Delays
By Alex Naumov on January 22, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Getting a motorcycle to Tema is only half the journey. The real test starts when your bike hits the quay and enters Ghana’s Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) and, after that, DVLA inspection and registration. Small mistakes—wrong HS code, missing G‑CAP, unclear invoices—can …
Wholesale Motorcycle Exports to Ghana: Containers & Strategy
By Alex Naumov on January 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM
For dealers, traders, and repeat buyers, shipping a single motorcycle to Ghana is the exception—not the rule. The real opportunity is in wholesale exports, where you move multiple bikes per sailing, cut per‑unit freight, and keep a steady pipeline into Tema.