Customs (laptop)
Jan 19th 2003, 9:58 pm
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Customs (laptop)
Hi All,
I've got a two year old laptop (Toshiba Tecra 8100 PIII 600 MHZ) and I
wonder if Customs will haggle me with any GST. Since I got it as a
gift in Christmas of 2000 I don't have the receipt for it but it's got
normal wear and tear which I hope gives the Customs enough indication
that the item is older than a year. I intend to carry it with me in
its laptop case along with a bunch of software. Anyone foresee any
problems or would like to share their experience?
TIA,
Armand
I've got a two year old laptop (Toshiba Tecra 8100 PIII 600 MHZ) and I
wonder if Customs will haggle me with any GST. Since I got it as a
gift in Christmas of 2000 I don't have the receipt for it but it's got
normal wear and tear which I hope gives the Customs enough indication
that the item is older than a year. I intend to carry it with me in
its laptop case along with a bunch of software. Anyone foresee any
problems or would like to share their experience?
TIA,
Armand
Jan 19th 2003, 10:20 pm
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You shouldn't have a problem. If I'm right GST is only charged on new products being imported into Australia.
Can't say if any of your software would attract GST ?
If in doubt seek preofessional advice.
Know that Australia has a 220/240 volt system (with different shaped plugs to UK/Ireland/Singapore ... so you might need a plug adaptor or a different mains transformer ...
Can't say if any of your software would attract GST ?
If in doubt seek preofessional advice.
Know that Australia has a 220/240 volt system (with different shaped plugs to UK/Ireland/Singapore ... so you might need a plug adaptor or a different mains transformer ...
Jan 20th 2003, 4:11 am
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Re: Customs (laptop)
We had no problems entering Australia with a laptop, and were not questioned
about it. It was clear we had lots of luggage and were moving, and went
straight through customs. Never questioned on many other trips in or out
either- I'm sure you'll be fine
Jean
Armand Pizzoni wrote in message
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> Hi All,
> I've got a two year old laptop (Toshiba Tecra 8100 PIII 600 MHZ) and I
> wonder if Customs will haggle me with any GST. Since I got it as a
> gift in Christmas of 2000 I don't have the receipt for it but it's got
> normal wear and tear which I hope gives the Customs enough indication
> that the item is older than a year. I intend to carry it with me in
> its laptop case along with a bunch of software. Anyone foresee any
> problems or would like to share their experience?
> TIA,
> Armand
about it. It was clear we had lots of luggage and were moving, and went
straight through customs. Never questioned on many other trips in or out
either- I'm sure you'll be fine
Jean
Armand Pizzoni wrote in message
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> Hi All,
> I've got a two year old laptop (Toshiba Tecra 8100 PIII 600 MHZ) and I
> wonder if Customs will haggle me with any GST. Since I got it as a
> gift in Christmas of 2000 I don't have the receipt for it but it's got
> normal wear and tear which I hope gives the Customs enough indication
> that the item is older than a year. I intend to carry it with me in
> its laptop case along with a bunch of software. Anyone foresee any
> problems or would like to share their experience?
> TIA,
> Armand
Jan 20th 2003, 7:26 am
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Same here!
"Karl Johnson" wrote in message
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> We had no problems entering Australia with a laptop, and were not
questioned
> about it. It was clear we had lots of luggage and were moving, and went
> straight through customs. Never questioned on many other trips in or out
> either- I'm sure you'll be fine
> Jean
> Armand Pizzoni wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I've got a two year old laptop (Toshiba Tecra 8100 PIII 600 MHZ) and I
> > wonder if Customs will haggle me with any GST. Since I got it as a
> > gift in Christmas of 2000 I don't have the receipt for it but it's got
> > normal wear and tear which I hope gives the Customs enough indication
> > that the item is older than a year. I intend to carry it with me in
> > its laptop case along with a bunch of software. Anyone foresee any
> > problems or would like to share their experience?
> >
> > TIA,
> > Armand
"Karl Johnson" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> We had no problems entering Australia with a laptop, and were not
questioned
> about it. It was clear we had lots of luggage and were moving, and went
> straight through customs. Never questioned on many other trips in or out
> either- I'm sure you'll be fine
> Jean
> Armand Pizzoni wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I've got a two year old laptop (Toshiba Tecra 8100 PIII 600 MHZ) and I
> > wonder if Customs will haggle me with any GST. Since I got it as a
> > gift in Christmas of 2000 I don't have the receipt for it but it's got
> > normal wear and tear which I hope gives the Customs enough indication
> > that the item is older than a year. I intend to carry it with me in
> > its laptop case along with a bunch of software. Anyone foresee any
> > problems or would like to share their experience?
> >
> > TIA,
> > Armand
Jan 20th 2003, 8:46 am
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Laptops are pretty standard pieces of hand luggage these days. I know that Singapore Airlines let you have one plus your normal hand luggage as well. My partner bought one especially for the trip - so it was brand new - and no-one ever questioned it.
Lizzie
Lizzie
Jan 20th 2003, 1:49 pm
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Okay just out of curiosty what do they class as new ?
becuase I plan to take a PC not laptop with me when I eventually get out there and it will be no where near new.
on top of that is it up to you to prove if the goods are new or not ?
becuase I plan to take a PC not laptop with me when I eventually get out there and it will be no where near new.
on top of that is it up to you to prove if the goods are new or not ?
Jan 21st 2003, 3:34 am
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Re: Customs (laptop)
Appreciate your responses Stan, Tommy, darkstone, and Lizzie!!
Although I've had no problems in Heathrow (London) or Logan (Toronto)
I just wasn't sure what to expect in Melbourne since this is going to
be my first entry (on a student visa). I hope it goes as smoothly as
you all described...
Cheers,
Armand
lizzie wrote in message news:...
> Laptops are pretty standard pieces of hand luggage these days. I know
> that Singapore Airlines let you have one plus your normal hand luggage
> as well. My partner bought one especially for the trip - so it was
> brand new - and no-one ever questioned it.
>
> Lizzie
Although I've had no problems in Heathrow (London) or Logan (Toronto)
I just wasn't sure what to expect in Melbourne since this is going to
be my first entry (on a student visa). I hope it goes as smoothly as
you all described...
Cheers,
Armand
lizzie wrote in message news:...
> Laptops are pretty standard pieces of hand luggage these days. I know
> that Singapore Airlines let you have one plus your normal hand luggage
> as well. My partner bought one especially for the trip - so it was
> brand new - and no-one ever questioned it.
>
> Lizzie
Jan 21st 2003, 4:21 am
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I did get stopped by customs at Auckland airport once, customs officer was most interested in my laptop - asked who owns it, how old, what it was used for etc. I just stated that it's my employers (which was true) & he seemed happy enough with that. Been through AKL airport several times since & never had any problems.
Jan 21st 2003, 10:46 pm
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If you are arriving as a student ... presumably you will one day leave (change of plans aside) ... so you are NOT importing the laptop. Shouldn't be a problem.
I'm sure I've seen something somewhere (a sign at an Airport) about students being permitted to bring Laptops into Australia provided they subsequently take them out.
I'm sure I've seen something somewhere (a sign at an Airport) about students being permitted to bring Laptops into Australia provided they subsequently take them out.
Jan 24th 2003, 3:38 am
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You are absolutely right Stan; as a student I will be exempt as long
as I take the laptop out with me once I finish my studies. Thanks
again!!
Armand
Stan J wrote in message news:...
> If you are arriving as a student ... presumably you will one day leave
> (change of plans aside) ... so you are NOT importing the laptop.
> Shouldn't be a problem.
>
> I'm sure I've seen something somewhere (a sign at an Airport) about
> students being permitted to bring Laptops into Australia provided they
> subsequently take them out.
as I take the laptop out with me once I finish my studies. Thanks
again!!
Armand
Stan J wrote in message news:...
> If you are arriving as a student ... presumably you will one day leave
> (change of plans aside) ... so you are NOT importing the laptop.
> Shouldn't be a problem.
>
> I'm sure I've seen something somewhere (a sign at an Airport) about
> students being permitted to bring Laptops into Australia provided they
> subsequently take them out.
