Thanks for the prompt reply. I am not in China so I did not know, I just guessed it was so as I didn't think you were so stupid as to try and charge double price for a second-hand bike on such a forum! If I go overland to UK via China and India as planned, and maybe even back again, I shall need something more than the Kinlon style China-bike I have here in Oz. But with a 100% duty, buying and registering in China would not be the best way to go for someone in my position.