Import question

Does anyone know how much it would cost to import a car (yes bug) from the states (usa).

What are the issues/problems with doing it (if any).

Don't worry about the car being lhd as it would not be regisered (yes just a toy)😂

Any help or info would be great❗❗❗

theres plenty of LHD VWs getting around these days that are registered
there was a 67 beetle and a 60s karmann ghia at klubfest both LHD

a mate of mine thats a car dealer brings a few VWs back from the states
he said it costs him 3Gs but u know how much car dealers can talk out of their arse

go to this link, theres all the importing info you need! exept costs!

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/general/EligibilityCriteria_2.aspx

from what i've read its between 3-4k to get a car in. Might have read about it on DSK

Joel wrote:theres plenty of LHD VWs getting around these days that are registered
there was a 67 beetle and a 60s karmann ghia at klubfest both LHD

a mate of mine thats a car dealer brings a few VWs back from the states
he said it costs him 3Gs but u know how much car dealers can talk out of their arse

Yeah thats about what I had thought it may cost me, I have heard if you can break down the car so it resembles 'parts' the tax on it is heaps less, but I guess that means body off 😬

If its over 30 years old then you just pay GST, so it doesn't matter if it is a heap of parts or a complete car - you will get stung the same amount.

http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/importguidePrivOwnMV.pdf

Why do it now that the AUS$ is at a 2 year low??

about 2400 from la to here, 10 percent gst on total overall cost, 180 for inspection to make sure its clean. if its not it will cost for steam cleanin about 320

I am bringing two cars over the next few months. The best price I found was $2,800 + GST per car all in. Plus I will need to pay 10% GST of the total declared value. You need to get the Import Approval BEFORE the car gets on the ship otherwise you risk customs sending it back an your own expense. I got mine myself. Not much work, just fill-in the form and send it to Canberra with a $50 cheque. Took about 3 or 4 weeks
Raf

Also depending on the value of the car, you might be up for Luxury car tax if the value more than $57k. They will ask you to provide bank transfer details, etc to justify the purchase price so no one can under declare

Ok awesome thanks for all that not sure when I'll do it just looking at the possibilities at the moment, but thanks again for the info😁😁