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Author:  jubblies [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Importing Parts
Hi All,

I'm looking at getting some stuff from a mini supplier in the UK. I have never purchased from OS so I am a bit new to all of this. I have a quote for the parts and the freight. Is that all I have to pay? Parts cost A$650 and freight is quoted as being A$150. (Total A$800).
Will I have to pay any duty/tax when coming into the country or is that all I will have to pay? Is there anything hidden...or am I missing something?
Author:  cometcosmo2003 [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:34 pm ]
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Hi there,

If the total in Aus Dollars is under $1000.00 no, if over you will have to pay import duty.

Cheers.
Author:  Fat Boy Dave [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:42 pm ]
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But double check your bank on foreign transaction fees or you might get a bit of a shock. Most of the big ones now charge you a foreign transaction fee (on top of the questionable exchange rate), Westpac is I think ~3% of purchase price.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:43 pm ]
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cometcosmo2003 wrote:
Hi there,

If the total in Aus Dollars is under $1000.00 no, if over you will have to pay import duty.

Cheers.

If over $1000, you are also liable for GST.
Author:  GT mowog [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:03 pm ]
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drmini in aust wrote:
cometcosmo2003 wrote:
Hi there,

If the total in Aus Dollars is under $1000.00 no, if over you will have to pay import duty.

Cheers.

If over $1000, you are also liable for GST.


They have their own way of working it out. Recently I bough goods (new and custom manufactured) from the US, some $2 300.00 AUD worth, before shipping. When it landed I was expecting a Duty and GST bill, however I was only hit up for GST. I enquired with the shipping agent regarding duty and they said that there was none. Go figure.
Author:  jubblies [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:54 pm ]
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awesome - thanks for the responses.
Author:  Babes [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:01 pm ]
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I have always asked companies to state the value as less than $1000 even when it was well over. All have been more than helpful in doing so.
Author:  Moriarty [ Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:09 am ]
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GT mowog wrote:
When it landed I was expecting a Duty and GST bill, however I was only hit up for GST. I enquired with the shipping agent regarding duty and they said that there was none. Go figure.

Some items actually attract no import duty - all depends on the tariff classification. If you're REALLY interested, you can check it out on the Customs website, but it takes a bit of time to find the right listing and figure it out - you may end up just pulling your hair out :lol:

I guess you got lucky - nice!
Author:  michaelb [ Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:46 pm ]
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650.00 GBP = 1,043.93 AUD

I have only paid duty and GST on the amount over $1000.00 AUD.
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