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Hello,

I was thinking of buying a bodykit and hood and a few goodies for my car and a mates car off the net, directly from Japan. Concern is though does anyone know if there is like a set rate for Import Duties.. say 10% for goods under $2000, 15% under $3000 etc.

Or is it just like a random tax?

I was looking at getting a full kit, 2 hoods, and 2 pairs of front fenders and some s13 headlight covers. Freight will probably destroy the idea but does anyone know about import duties in customs.

cheers

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If they are coming from Japan 10% import duty you ad that to the invoice cost then ad freight cost and you pay 10% GST on the total amount . In most cases no duties are payable for amounts under $1000.

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Brycey Proficient

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how about this..

what if you were buying a item that was $980 and the postage is $50 (totalling $1030), is this item included as below $1000 because the actual item cost under $1000, or does it go on the complete overall cost of the item (item+postage)

because im right on the edge of $1000 (as mentioned) and would much prefer not to go through all that shit..

sewid Grand Master

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how about this..

what if you were buying a item that was $980 and the postage is $50 (totalling $1030), is this item included as below $1000 because the actual item cost under $1000, or does it go on the complete overall cost of the item (item+postage)

because im right on the edge of $1000 (as mentioned) and would much prefer not to go through all that shit..

Import duty is calculated on the item + freight. GST is calculated on item + freight + duty.

So if the item is $980 + $50 freight from Japan you pay:

$980 + 50 = 1030

+ 10% duty = 1133

+ 10% GST = $1246.30

Yep the govt double dips on tax.

wrxhoon Grand Master

wrxhoon

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Import duty is calculated on the item + freight. GST is calculated on item + freight + duty.

So if the item is $980 + $50 freight from Japan you pay:

$980 + 50 = 1030

+ 10% duty = 1133

+ 10% GST = $1246.30

Yep the govt double dips on tax.

This is exacly how it works but in the cost of goods they will include any shipping or any other charges within Japan as well. Say you bought the goods for $980 , then you paid $20 postage and $5 bank transfer ( between banks in Japan) , then you will pay :

$980+20+5 =$1005

+10% import duty =$100.50 =$1105.50

+ $50 Freight from Japan here =1155.50

+ 10% GST $115.55 Total cost $ 1271.05

If the tatal cost in japan is under $1000 , customs will not collect any tax at all , in the above case it is $1005 so they will ask you to pay $216.05

As long as your invoice is bellow $1000 they will not ask you to pay anything .

wrxhoon Grand Master

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cheers for the info guys! much appreciated, ill try and get them to invoice the items at the product cost rather than the total :yes:

Be every careful if you cheat customs, say you get an invoice for $900 then you transfer $1100, how easy is it to get caught, they have the power to access your bank accounts .

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