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Originally Posted by Gama
Do not use Fed Ex or UPS as they will charge you for GST and handling even if its $80.00. Best method is to use USPS, as they just deliver to local Aus Post.
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Oh boy Gama how wrong you are...and that's coming from someone in the postage business...I wish people would get their fact's right before making a statement for recomendation.
UPS and Fedex and any other private courier all come under the same GST and DUTY threshold as Aust Post or USPS in the states...this has been like this for 12 months(read the custom web page) where the previous limit used to be $250 for private couriers and $1000 for Aust post...there all on the same level now....they do not charge for custom fees and GST if under $1000 just like Aust Post.
Using UPS or AUST POST will make no difference in fees applied by Customs.
And I dont work for the aust post and I dont work near the airport..I just read the custom website and contacted UPS to find out the real charges and when their applied.
Under Import entry cost PDF.
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4368#1
So I decided to ring UPS myself to find out of any extra charges they add to the custom/GST and Duty fees applied by customs.
The answer is a $10 fee is applied because their doing all the ground work for you regarding custom declaration and paying GST, duty and custom fees for you.
That's it...$10 extra no matter the total cost or tax applied...best $10 you can spend.
In regards to your situation Geoff....the size of the item is your biggest problem.....I'm sure you will select what ever works for you..I just wanted to clear up the costs applied Aust post - Custom - Private courier.
So like I said.
I recommend using USPS/Aust Post for items under $1000 and for anything over use UPS or fedex.
Joe.....sounds like a good option.