[04Stefan07 (Stefan)]

Hey everyone.

Has anyone here bought anything under $1000 from USA or overseas?

Can I just go to the online store, purchase the item + shipping and thats it or is there something hidden?

I found this statement online. After reading the statement I think you don't need anything extra unless I am mistaken? Anyone here bought something from overseas under 1k?

Thanks!

Imported goods valued at or below A$1000

Generally, there is no requirement to pay duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) on imported goods valued at or below A$1000, except for alcohol (refer to Example 2 where Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) is also payable) and/or tobacco products (refer to Example 4).

Imported goods with a value at or below A$1000 that arrive by air or sea cargo will require a self-assessed clearance (SAC) declaration to be lodged with Customs and Border Protection.

There are no Customs and Border Protection charges for making a SAC declaration.

For more information about SAC declarations see the fact sheet Self-assessed Clearance (SAC) Declarations.

Goods with a value at or below A$1000 that arrive by post do not require a SAC declaration.

For more information on goods that arrive in Australia by post click on importing goods by post.