in support of jason i import bikes.1st you have to have import paperslast lot took 6weeks the 2 previous import papers 9 weeks.you can NOT send bikes without paperwork.also have to work in with the bike transport co to move the bike within the usa-that can take upto 2wks ,they have put runs together.you then have get it on a container so unless you are sending a complete container of your own,you have to wait till a container is full no point sending half full or you end up paying more!then you have shipping time 4-6wks just to get here.then you have to wait to get the container off the wharf,then be in line to get unloaded,then aqis has to be booked ,so you are waiting on them,customs has to be booked,again waiting waiting.whoops aqis want something washed,you got it more waiting! realistily,unless all the moons and stars align and you are holding your tongue the right way minimum is 4mths if dotars is on the ball minimum 3mths if worried get a container no that the bike is in so you can track it.i recently sold a bike straight out of the usa ,told the guy the time frame a mth later he is angry cause his bike isnt her