Import duty question

[1ponders] (Paul) · #1 25-08-2005, 11:02 AM

Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea of what sort of import duty you could expect on an item from the states worth around $3000 which includes GST. No I'm not getting a 20Da or buying ving an Argo Narvis via the states.

h0ughy (David) · #2 25-08-2005, 11:15 AM

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4752#1

see this link Paul

toetoe (Peter) · #3 25-08-2005, 11:18 AM

I wouldn't have a clue Paul. Best bet would be to give Australian Customs a ring i guess.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #4 25-08-2005, 11:19 AM

Do you have regular practice with this Dave. You came up with that link pretty quick

Thanks

toetoe (Peter) · #5 25-08-2005, 11:19 AM

You quick Dave, while i was typing you posted my thoughts.

h0ughy (David) · #6 25-08-2005, 11:26 AM

I have been burnt a few times!!!!!!!

[1ponders] (Paul) · #7 25-08-2005, 11:35 AM

How so Dave? Charged excessively?

h0ughy (David) · #8 25-08-2005, 12:01 PM

Didn't beleive the $250 price on the customs slip when article posted, so they valued the item at more than double what I paid, so I had to pay that (20%) and holding charges. turned out to be an expensive item. Also got a etx from a policeman in NZ. i also got slugged with that one too even though full Price was disclosed. Chook lotto really, sometimes you get caught and sometimes you don't. Mind you I have one more than I have lost!

atalas · #9 25-08-2005, 12:13 PM

Thats a bummer Dave ! I've never paid more than 10% GST ,there is no duty charge as such anymore . So you had this problem coming from NZ did you ? oh there is a small fee about $50.00 or something around there. Oh yes when I picked up my camera they made me go into my PayPal account and show them the transaction.

Louie

[1ponders] (Paul) · #10 25-08-2005, 12:54 PM

So basically it boils down to who checks your stuff on the day and what sort of mood they are in. Hrmph sounds like a government dept. Anyone know someone in customs

h0ughy (David) · #11 25-08-2005, 12:55 PM

so does that mean a RC is out of the question Paul?

[1ponders] (Paul) · #12 25-08-2005, 12:56 PM

If you can get me an RC all up for $3000 Dave i'll think about it

h0ughy (David) · #13 25-08-2005, 01:04 PM

See Mick Pinner, he's only getting a 16" RC!!! What terrible luck eh!

h0ughy (David) · #14 25-08-2005, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

If you can get me an RC all up for $3000 Dave i'll think about it

Sorry misread that thought I saw a few extra 0's

Striker (Tony) · #15 25-08-2005, 05:41 PM

Paul if you can give us a little more info.... but generaly you will be up for just over $50 custom fee's and the GST will be priced on the total value including postage....

[1ponders] (Paul) · #16 25-08-2005, 05:44 PM

Oh nothing definate yet Tony, just a bit of wishful thinking and an OK from my lovely other half to an idea for my xmas and birthday present from me to me

Striker (Tony) · #17 25-08-2005, 05:49 PM

Oh...my favourite me to me presents....hahaha...if you need to know anything PM me.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #18 25-08-2005, 05:52 PM

Will do...but I'm going to pull a Silvie....I ain't tellin' yet

cventer · #19 25-08-2005, 11:47 PM

I brought in about 3k worth of scope about 6 weeks ago. You dont pay import duty on Optical Telescopes, but you pay brokerage fee of about $50 and then GST on the price including shipping cost. So if scope cost 2500 and you pay 500 shipping you will be up for $300 GST and $50 brokerage fee

[1ponders] (Paul) · #20 26-08-2005, 12:12 AM

Thanks for that Chris.