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Bike will be crossing the border without me - NormR - 05-29-2024 Good day, This July I have the opportunity to have my bike transported in the back of a pickup my niece and her husband are driving from Montreal to Edmonton, Alberta. Plan is to fly out and then go on a road trip thru Montana for 2 weeks and fly back from Edmonton to Montreal. On the way back my niece is planning on returning to Canada via the States. Which means she needs to cross the American border and then back into Canada. Does anybody see any issues at the borders if I am not present with the bike? Is there a risk the border agent might not allow the bike to enter? I know the topic of is it for sale might come up so what if it does? TIA Norm PS Reason I am not riding it out is I have only 2 weeks for the trip RE: Bike will be crossing the border without me - Grumpy Goat - 05-29-2024 Depends on what you call issues. As an immigrant to both countries the customs and immigration people can cause all sorts of issues, some being entirely baseless and time-wasting. If I were you, I would ensure my niece has copy of your proof of ownership and current registration and insurance for the bike, as well as an open letter stating that she is simply transporting the bike through the US back into Canada. RE: Bike will be crossing the border without me - NormR - 05-29-2024 (05-29-2024, 10:50 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: Depends on what you call issues. As an immigrant to both countries the customs and immigration people can cause all sorts of issues, some being entirely baseless and time-wasting. I'm crossing the border this Saturday on a ride to Lake George so I think I'll stop in and ask what homeland security thinks of my concerns :p Problem is, I still won't trust what they say will follow thru at a different border. GG If I do dare, I will follow your suggestions to minimalize any drama. Just not sure my niece will want to risk it and possibly ruin her trip RE: Bike will be crossing the border without me - NormR - 06-02-2024 So, I went out for a pleasant 650kms ride albeit in traffic once arriving in Lake George (last day of Americade). I don't know how they get away with those loud pipes. Anyways, crossing the border the agent told me I need form 3299 Unaccompanied Goods. A quick read this morning doesn't mention vehicles actually so I'm going to look into that a bit deeper. RE: Bike will be crossing the border without me - Grumpy Goat - 06-02-2024 (06-02-2024, 09:15 AM)NormR Wrote: So, I went out for a pleasant 650kms ride albeit in traffic once arriving in Lake George (last day of Americade). I don't know how they get away with those loud pipes. Anyways, crossing the border the agent told me I need form 3299 Unaccompanied Goods. A quick read this morning doesn't mention vehicles actually so I'm going to look into that a bit deeper. Good to know. Here is a link to the form (PDF): CBP Form 3299 It references these statutes: 19 CFR:
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