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Classing an item as personal makes no difference to GST or custom fees.
If custom's have any inclination that false info is being declared they will simply open the box and inspect the goods then you will have to provide information regarding the purchase and value to have the item released.
Has happened to me approx 5 times....that is they have inspected the contents and placed the appropriate sticker notifying me the box has been opened and inspected.
Another query should you be asking is for the retailer to use USPS for items under $1000AUD value as a lot use UPS.
I recently just purchased the Lumicon AOG direct from Lumicon.
Value $399 USD and quoted $106USD for postage...I replied back and said please quote me on USPS postage not UPS and the postage cost went down $52USD with the same service and insurance.
UPS is great if value is over $1000AUD..otherwise use USPS.
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