I want to ship a bicycle from California to Japan. Specifically a recumbent bicycle from BikeE. I can have the bike taken apart and boxed, but the frame is close to two meters long and would have to be specially shipped. If there are any relativly cheap options, I would really appreciate some advice. Thank you.
2006-11-19 15:14:48 · 3 answers · asked by Looking for the truth... 4 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
You can use UPS ground/surface shipment. What happens is they ship by sea. Your bike will be placed into a shipping container, and when the container is full they load it onto a ship and it sails overseas. The wait time could be over 2 months. There are other companies such as Nippon Express, (offices in LA, SF and Seattle) that specialize in shipping to Japan. Cost is higher, but the wait time is much shorter.
One thing, you may not be able to order the bike from the internet and have it shipped directly to Japan.
You can try using FBC USA http://www.fbcusa.com/public2/ to have something imported for you. They can handle the shipping and paperwork for taxes if any apply. You will be taxed on taxable items. I used FBC USA to import a Bowflex into Japan. They have an address that accepts the delivery from online stores and then they forward it to you, with shipping chagres added of course. In my case I had four large boxes and one was mis-shipped. If you have only one or two boxes then I say you will be OK.
I just brought my kid's bikes as luggage after one of our summer trips to the USA.
2006-11-19 17:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for FEDEX Priority - $ 77.72 5 days Economy - $ 74.91 7 days for UPS Worldwide saver - $ 85.13 4 days World wide expedicted - $ 81.72 6 days
2016-03-19 11:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ride it there.
Doesn't take long.
In fact you could start a smuggling business!
Bikes to Japan.
When you get the hang of it you could employ a school leaver and ride a tandem to Japan!
2006-11-19 15:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2006-11-20 09:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by danisamoon 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋