import duty on car bits

65square Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 1 Dec 2003, 10:42 am

#116747

I'm looking at bringing in a few parts out of the US. What rate does customs charge on car parts, I've heard anywhere from 5 - 20%. Anyone had recent experience??

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Dec 2003, 11:32 am

#116759

15% duty + 10%GST on new parts I think.

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Dec 2003, 7:43 pm

#116910

In my experience it seems that if the parts declared value is under around US$150 I haven't been hit with duty. Above that (not sure of exact amount) and I've been stung (15% + GST). It helps to have a friend who can send it over with a "revised" declared value 😀

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lowrider Officially Full-On Dubber

329 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 1 Dec 2003, 7:52 pm

#116916

Alan,
were you still hit with GST under US$150?
Andy

65square Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 2 Dec 2003, 12:23 pm

#117161

Thanks guys, I'll see if I can get a doctored invoice sent with the parts, otherwise I'll cop the extra. I'm spending about $700 AUS including shipping, do they charge duty on the shipping cost or just GST??

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Dec 2003, 12:32 pm

#117164

I believe it is duty first then gst on the landed price

IF the combined value is under $50 it is waived

I think there is also a clause where a 30 yr old car doesnt attract duty

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lowrider Officially Full-On Dubber

329 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 2 Dec 2003, 12:43 pm

#117168

Dasdubber mantioned $150.
I'm curious because I was considering importing a couple of wheels ; $110 US
could always cook the docket I suppose.

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 3 Dec 2003, 8:15 am

#117543

If you want to ask specific questions and get the correct information it is best to get it from Customs, just send them an Email and they will tell you what the regulations are and what you want to know.
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/index.cfm?nav_id=670&area_id=5
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lowrider Officially Full-On Dubber

329 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 4 Dec 2003, 2:09 pm

#118042

Customs help line told me 15% duty+10%GST
on all imports.
the GST is apparently levied on the freight component also, would you believe??
Andy

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 4 Dec 2003, 3:22 pm

#118069

And insurance!
How much are they making out of all that!
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