Thread: Import duty

Originally Posted by jbe

Is this with TNT? I had endless problems with them.

Yes TNT. Had to pay an extra 300 odd bucks for import duty and GST and other charges.

I have some engine parts in an order from the UK that unfortunately just tripped over the $1000AUD trigger. I paid the GST in the original purchase from the UK supplier. Now I am getting emails from a company called AM Services asking for a $95 fee for them to organise a Customs formal entry etc. If Customs require a form or fees, shouldn't they be contacting me directly??? Any idea how this is supposed to work?

Chris

Originally Posted by cjc_td5

I have some engine parts in an order from the UK that unfortunately just tripped over the $1000AUD trigger. I paid the GST in the original purchase from the UK supplier. Now I am getting emails from a company called AM Services asking for a $95 fee for them to organise a Customs formal entry etc. If Customs require a form or fees, shouldn't they be contacting me directly??? Any idea how this is supposed to work?

Chris

All freight companies employ customs clearance agents to do the paperwork, that's the beauty of privatisation. The sooner you cough up the sooner the parcel clears customs. From my experience these guys want to do their job as fast as possible too, credit card payment makes their job much quicker than with any form of direct debit.

Hasn't the under $1000 GST exemption been abolished so GST applies from $1 up?

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Hasn't the under $1000 GST exemption been abolished so GST applies from $1 up?

Yes that is true. I don't know if any other duties kick in over 1000AUD though...

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Hasn't the under $1000 GST exemption been abolished so GST applies from $1 up?

Correct but not all imports will be charged gst, duty is still a 1k aud limit.
Some forum members have paid gst and some have been lucky.

Oh and the $95 is the clearance fee charged by customs.

Originally Posted by 123rover50

I have an Ashcroft reco LT77 sitting in Customs. They rang and said they want duty paid. I said , how could that be as the one I got 6 months ago came through OK. They wanted my email to send the bill but it hasnt come yet.
The G,box was 645GBP so I converted it to 1131 AUD so they are right. The exchange rate is not in our favour just now.

Aren't they used old car parts ... so no gst, no charges and fees ................

You fellows buying from the UK are getting your gear VAT exempt, aren't you?
I believe VAT is 20%.