I've brought as many as 3 new bikes back with me. Get them dirty like said above. Then bring back one case of beer over the limit. You'll get the beer talk and they won't concentrate on anything else. Works, everytime.
I've brought as many as 3 new bikes back with me. Get them dirty like said above. Then bring back one case of beer over the limit. You'll get the beer talk and they won't concentrate on anything else. Works, everytime.
Careful with the dirt! I was told by some Canadian customers leaving Whiteface that Canadian customs made them go back into the states and wash their bikes 1st. I know, crazy! I wouldn't worry about it though. Just wanted to share my 1 story.
I've been warned crossing back into Canada with dirt on the bikes more then once. I know a good friend had to turn back and find a place to wash his bikes, but having said that he had Moto's. It is illegal to transport dirt across the border.....for realz
The thing is, if your from Brazil and not a Canadian resident, you shouldn't have to worry about bringing a bike into the country inless you plan on leaving it behind(ie bringing the bike across for a friend). The only reason anyone is concerned about anything bought in the US, is so the Man(Canadian gov) can get their taxes. If your not a resident then you wont be paying taxes and you shouldnt be paying any taxes if you buy a bike in Washington state either.
Fanatik bike, in Bellingham, sells a ton of bikes to people coming to Canada to ride and I dont think they have had any issues. You could try emailing them.
Edit. I just searched the Canadian visitor credit rebate program and it seems it was cancelled some time ago. This only pertains to stuff bought in Canada while visiting. I recently just bought a bike in the US and did not have to pay Washington sales tax due to being a non-resident.
Stop off in Bellingham, visit Drop n Zone or Fanatik, grab a map, go for a ride up Galbraith and the 'new' bike is no longer an issue. Have done this before without a single problem.
"There is no federal limit on the amount of alcohol a traveler may import into the U.S. for personal use, however, large quantities might raise the suspicion that the importation is for commercial purposes, and a CBP officer could require the importer to obtain an TTB import license (which is required for all commercial importations) before releasing it."
and
"Generally, one liter of alcohol per person may be entered into the U.S. duty-free by travelers who are 21 or older, although travelers coming from the U.S. Virgin Islands or other Caribbean countries are entitled to more. Additional quantities may be entered, although they will be subject to duty and Federal excise taxes, which will be assessed and collected at the port of entry."
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