In saying this you shouldn't have to pay the eBay seller this fee, you will be contacted by the shipping company to pay it.
Didn't realise that Graham, thanks for the info, I learnt something today tooUnless the seller prepays it to the shipping company on your behalf, which is what it sounds like in this instance. That ensures there are no delays once it gets here and will get through customs quickly rather than being held up and you waiting for notification of requirement to pay the duties.
The $1000 value is product ONLY not including the shipping....
BUT if you go over the 1k, you are taxed on the shipping cost AS WELL....
as mentioned already, you will be contacted by customs hen it arrives in Australia if the declared value is over the limit, and you pay them directly. (that is if it is shipped regular mail)
IF it is shipped by a courier, ( anything other than UPS, USPS or Australia post) as regular mail/parcel then it is taxed NO MATTER the value...
Graham is also correct, it can be pre payed as well to speed things up.
Personally, I have never had any trouble and import products from the US weekly.
I just ensure each order is under the declared limit,
You could always ask the seller to split the case and send in two lots so each is below the value, (you ill need to trust them they wont search the boxes i guess) This way it may cost more in postage costs but in the long run be LESS that having to pay taxes.
The other option is to under declare... ( THIS IS ILLEGAL) and has another downside.. If the parcel goes missing it is not covered for its full amount of value! ( so if you have an $1800 case, and declare it at $999 then you can only insure for $999 and if it goes missing that is all you will get back)
I'd thought about this too, if i was to buy a case for roughly 1200, i would just say 999, but anything after that, i'd prob just pay the customs tax to cover myself
The $1000 value is product ONLY not including the shipping....
BUT if you go over the 1k, you are taxed on the shipping cost AS WELL....
IF it is shipped by a courier, ( anything other than UPS, USPS or Australia post) as regular mail/parcel then it is taxed NO MATTER the value...
You could always ask the seller to split the case and send in two lots so each is below the value, (you ill need to trust them they wont search the boxes i guess) This way it may cost more in postage costs but in the long run be LESS that having to pay taxes.
If multiple packages arrive in Australia to the same consignee sent from a single consignor overseas, the value of all packages may be combined for duty and tax assessment purposes
The other option is to under declare... ( THIS IS ILLEGAL) and has another downside.. If the parcel goes missing it is not covered for its full amount of value! ( so if you have an $1800 case, and declare it at $999 then you can only insure for $999 and if it goes missing that is all you will get back)
Yep sorry just read the rules. Goods need to be under $1000AUD decalred value or you pay duties/taxes on the whole lot including the shipping cost.
Isn't UPS a courier ?
What you said USED to be the case with FedEX etc but they now also follow the $1000 limit. So unless it is over the $1000 you are fine. I've had a few things come fedex without problem (golf clubs etc)
That won't work.
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5549.asp#MultiplePackages
I've tried it and been stung. Split up a parcel and had them sent a couple of days apart. Thanks to the postal service they caught up to each other and customs combined the parcels when they landed here for duties/taxes.
Yep - this is a way also but (as you said) it is illegal and the insurance thing is a big worry, so you will lose money if there is a problem.
i dont know anyoneBecome friendly with a Premier buyer at dacardworld. My orders are always over 1k, my receipt never mentions that though
Become friendly with a Premier buyer at dacardworld. My orders are always over 1k, my receipt never mentions that though
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