Hi Everyone,
I understand that as a legal working resident of China I am entitled to import, free of tax, one vehicle which can be a motorcycle, as long as it is brand new. I'm pretty sure there is a lot of hassle and paperwork required to do this but the price difference is enormous and well, it is worth the hassle to me!

I live in Kunming and there are a lot of good backroads here to explore and I plan to stay for some years so I'm very serious about this.

If you have any first hand knowledge of doing this please write to me. If you know any trustworthy customs agents or freight forwarders I also need that info. I currently have a Chinese license and a Honda 230 dual sport, legally registered and licensed in my name for Kunming. I've ridden here for the last 6 months. It's seriously too small and too uncomfortable for long trips. I've got some long trips planned and plenty of beautiful places to visit in Yunnan and maybe some neighboring areas.

I'm a California resident and can buy a bike in Oregon with no sales tax and ship it from there to here. It has to go all the way to Kunming and be cleared by customs in Kunming, not Shanghai or Guangzhou. It has to clear at the final destination.

Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. I am only interested in a BMW G650 GS, nothing larger and not interested in other brands. I've done a lot of riding all over South America and intend to do more here.
Cheers,
Rob