For the Bandit, Canada is (was?) the way to go. Like Paul, I heard quite a few people picking up the SVs in Canada, and bringing them south.
I'm pretty sure Doublenaughtspy, who's on this board every once in a while, bought his Euro spec 12 bike in Canada, and rode it home to GA.
I think the Bandit will be easy...UNLESS stuff has changed dramatically in the last few years.
Maybe something to look forward to for next spring? A cheap flight up to Canada, and a nice ride back?