import duties and taxes on parts from USA

[hmd]

I am looking at buying some parts which are more than $1000 from the US.
What will I be up for in term of Australian taxes? Does labelling racing or antique get you cheaper level of tax?

Thx.

[e72phil]

Better to make an arrangement with your supplie re the total he invoices you for, or send as separate shipments to remain under the $1K limit. Otehrwise its probably 5% duty and 10% on the total of the FOB cost plus the shipping charges.

Parts will usually only be regarded as duty free if they came along with a car which is over a certian age limit and hte parts are legitimately parts of the car being imported. GST will always still apply on any shipment over $1000.

[Earlysport]

Some car parts are 10% duty - wheels for example, and as Phil mentions, plus 10% GST on top.

Craig H

[hmd]

Urgent Question

I am looking at getting something from Andial and they only use DHL.
My question is will DHL clear custom (do all the paper works) for me or do I need to get a custom broker? I know with USPS I don't have to do a thing just agree and pay the custom and gst charges.

But I've been told depending on the method of shipment you may need to do the clearing yourself.

Hung.

[e72phil]

DHL have their own in house customes brokers. Thye will clear it and charge teh govt fees fro entries plus duty, GST.

[hmd]

Thanks Phil,
Just what I needed to know.