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ATA Carnet for Private Motorcycle Riders: European Tour Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 20, 2026 at 9:28 AM
The ATA Carnet is the document that lets you ride your own motorcycle through Europe without paying import duties in every country you visit. For a private rider -- not a race team, not a commercial operator, just someone who wants their personal bike at the Isle of Man TT, the Pyrene …
Exporting a Vintage Motorcycle with No Title: US State Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 20, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Buying a vintage motorcycle without a title is more common than most riders realise -- and discovering the problem after purchase, when you are trying to export the bike, is one of the most frustrating positions a buyer can be in. The good news is that the absence of a title does not …
Shipping a Zero Motorcycle Internationally: EV Export Compliance
By Alex Naumov on April 20, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Yes, you can ship a Zero Motorcycle internationally -- but the process is meaningfully different from shipping any combustion bike, and most of the differences come down to one thing: the lithium battery pack. This article covers the EV-specific export requirements that do not appear …
EV Bikes, No-Title Vintage & ATA Carnet: Motorcycle Shipping Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 20, 2026 at 9:19 AM
International motorcycle shipping covers more edge cases than most riders realise. Shipping a Zero electric motorcycle overseas involves battery regulations that combustion bikes never face. Exporting a vintage bike without a title requires documentation pathways that vary by state. A …
Motorcycle Tariffs by Country of Origin: What US Importers Pay
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:18 PM
The tariff you pay to import a motorcycle into the USA depends on where the bike was made, how it is classified under US customs codes, and whether it qualifies for any exemptions. Most buyers go into the process with a rough number in mind and discover the real figure is more nuanced …
The 25-Year Rule for Motorcycles: Which Classic Bikes Qualify?
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The 25-year rule is one of the most misunderstood provisions in US motorcycle import law. Most buyers hear "duty-free" and assume it means free of everything -- costs, compliance, paperwork. It does not. What it does do is remove two of the most significant barriers to importing a for …
Relocating Overseas with Your Motorcycle: Duty Exemption Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Bringing your motorcycle on an international relocation is a different kind of logistics problem than a standard freight shipment. The duty exemption that makes it financially viable has conditions attached, the timing of your shipment relative to your own arrival matters more than mo …
How to Ship a Motorcycle Overseas: 25-Year Rule & Tariffs
By Alex Naumov on April 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Whether you are moving abroad with your personal bike, importing a classic from Japan, or trying to understand what US customs will charge on a European motorcycle, the rules differ significantly depending on the situation. This guide covers three distinct scenarios international relo …
Motorcycle Tariffs Reshaping Classic Bike Market | Price Trends
By Alex Naumov on March 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM
US motorcycle import tariffs—particularly the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs imposing 25% duties on modern motorcycles combined with the 25-year classic exemption reducing duties to 2.5% for vintage machines—have created profound market distortions reshaping collector behavior …
Motorcycle Show, Race & Temporary Import Exemptions | US Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Beyond the well-known 25-year classic exemption reducing motorcycle import duties to 2.5%, US Customs regulations provide additional tariff exemption pathways for motorcycles imported for specialized purposes including show and exhibition, competition and racing, and temporary import …