Tools and Customs
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Tools and Customs
Hey Guys, can someone please fill me in on bringing tools into Australia?
Im looking to bring some basic essential hand tools (ie screwdrivers, wire cutters, multimeter etc) in with my luggage pack just to get me started, should this be a problem getting them through customs? They will be clean and wrapped seperately and will they have to be declared?
Im looking to bring some basic essential hand tools (ie screwdrivers, wire cutters, multimeter etc) in with my luggage pack just to get me started, should this be a problem getting them through customs? They will be clean and wrapped seperately and will they have to be declared?
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Re: Tools and Customs
Hey Guys, can someone please fill me in on bringing tools into Australia?
Im looking to bring some basic essential hand tools (ie screwdrivers, wire cutters, multimeter etc) in with my luggage pack just to get me started, should this be a problem getting them through customs? They will be clean and wrapped seperately and will they have to be declared?
Im looking to bring some basic essential hand tools (ie screwdrivers, wire cutters, multimeter etc) in with my luggage pack just to get me started, should this be a problem getting them through customs? They will be clean and wrapped seperately and will they have to be declared?
I brought some basic hand tools over in our luggage with no problems. I spread the tools over all 5 cases including the kids luggage, more for weight distribution than any thing else. Obviouosly, don't take them on as hand luggage.
Also, you should give them a good scrub down, and WD40 or grease to prevent any contamination issues.
Regards Derren
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Re: Tools and Customs
Hey Derren,
Thanks for the reply, I wasnt too sure on what way this worked but thats good to know. I'll be bringing just the one main luggage bag, although it shouldnt be a problem packing them together then, as long as I dont exceed the max weight. Thanks again.
Thanks for the reply, I wasnt too sure on what way this worked but thats good to know. I'll be bringing just the one main luggage bag, although it shouldnt be a problem packing them together then, as long as I dont exceed the max weight. Thanks again.
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Re: Tools and Customs
As long as everything is very clean (no rust, mud, sawdust etc...) you'll be fine.
Always declare if unsure, then they'll waive you through.
Just to let you know, Bunnings is Tool heaven and you can get anything and everything, so if anything is marginal to leave behind, you can replace it here.
Always declare if unsure, then they'll waive you through.
Just to let you know, Bunnings is Tool heaven and you can get anything and everything, so if anything is marginal to leave behind, you can replace it here.
Last edited by Alfresco; Jun 14th 2012 at 11:13 am.