Motorcycles → Germany

Motorcycles restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Details

Motorcycle imports face significant duty barriers in many developing countries. India charges 100% basic customs duty on imported motorcycles for commercial imports. Brazil applies up to 35% duties. EU imports require Euro 5 emissions compliance for new commercial registrations. Australia's SEVS sch. Enforcement in Germany carries fines from EUR 250 to EUR 5,000 under Abgabenordnung § 378; Zollverwaltungsgesetz (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Documentation required

• Check destination requirements

Leaving with this item

Exporting a motorcycle from Germany follows the vehicle-export process — deregistration and export declaration, with destination import rules the harder constraint.

Practical advice

Personal-import requires destination age + emission + safety compliance. Permit + IDP from home country. See /vehicles/germany.

Customs authority

Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) · https://www.zoll.de