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import duty on car bits
65square - December 1st, 2003 at 10:42 AM

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 - December 1st, 2003 at 11:32 AM

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

Dasdubber - December 1st, 2003 at 07:43 PM

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 :D

lowrider - December 1st, 2003 at 07:52 PM

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

65square - December 2nd, 2003 at 12:23 PM

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 - December 2nd, 2003 at 12:32 PM

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

lowrider - December 2nd, 2003 at 12:43 PM

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 - December 3rd, 2003 at 08:15 AM

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 
Rob....

lowrider - December 4th, 2003 at 02:09 PM

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 - December 4th, 2003 at 03:22 PM

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