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Originally Posted by Stardrifter_WA
The sum of $2,500 mentioned in that article under Customs is not for the tax free threshold but is for having to complete a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) form. Any amount over $2500, has to be declared on the SED, for any item shipped item out of the US that exceeds USD 2,500.
The tax free threshold of $1,000 is for taxation when it arrives here. Anything under that limit, which includes freight, is not charged tax or Customs clearance.
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Thank you for clarifying that.
Nevertheless, the bottom line is that tax needs to be accounted for when considering buying astro-gear above $1000 US to avoid disappointment.
Experience taught me that each astro item (above $1000 US) I bought directly from a manufacturer ended up costing about the same as if buying from an Australian dealer.