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Originally Posted by astroron
How is the GST paid on overseas goods now?
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My understanding is that if you weren't charged up front & it arrives here & someone thinks you should be paying GST then, you will receive notification that it will only be released for onforwarding after payment of GST & one presumes they give you the amount & who to pay it to...
Having said that, I've ordered a few things that have been of several hundred dollar value post the changes to GST rules & not been required to pay it on any of them...
The whole thing is a bit complex... Amazon, Ebay & Aliexpress just add it in to the transaction these days. To be liable to collecting/charging GST on goods under $1000 the business overseas needs to have an annual turnover in Australia of over $75,000 (I think that's the figure)... not sure how many overseas astro businesses would meet that criteria...
More expensive items, I think you get an invoice from Customs...
Fingers crossed, it just arrives on your doorstep...
