Duty etc on import of personal effects < 12 mths old
Just preparing our stuff for the shippers. One item is less than 12 months old but according to AQIS website, this will be liable to import duty, GST and possibly a custom service fee $52 min. Not funny.
However, on the Customs webpages it says Minimum thresholds: Imports with a product value up to AU$ 1000 are exempt from duty, GST and Customs Service Fee. So my question is, would my single item (less than 12 mths old) qualify under this exemption, or would it fail to qualify because it forms part of my whole consignment worth $60k I think I know the answer :( but has anyone been down this particular path? |
Re: Duty etc on import of personal effects < 12 mths old
Usually, they are not interested in one off items, ie if thou have included a new washing machine, they are unlikely to be bothered. However if you have imported 6 new machines, then they would be interested.........
Without knowing what the item is in your case, it is difficult to say any more. Just be honest on the form |
Re: Duty etc on import of personal effects < 12 mths old
We had to pay duty on a new tumble dryer we brought over, but it was still new in its box.
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Re: Duty etc on import of personal effects < 12 mths old
alfresco - what % did they charge you ?
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Re: Duty etc on import of personal effects < 12 mths old
Just don't tell them the age of the item, if it is not in original packaging nobody will know.
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Re: Duty etc on import of personal effects < 12 mths old
Originally Posted by Bermudashorts
(Post 10880870)
Just don't tell them the age of the item, if it is not in original packaging nobody will know.
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Re: Duty etc on import of personal effects < 12 mths old
All our wedding presents less than 6 months old in the container. Nothing said nothing taxed.
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Re: Duty etc on import of personal effects < 12 mths old
Originally Posted by windy1
(Post 10880841)
alfresco - what % did they charge you ?
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Originally Posted by Bermudashorts
(Post 10880870)
Just don't tell them the age of the item, if it is not in original packaging nobody will know.
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