tax on goods

[G0DF4Th3R]

hey guys,

just a quick question, assuming i bought an S-AFC or intercooler or any car parts from another country and post it back to Perth, how much tax am i looking at? 10%? 20%?

what if i were to wrap it up nicely and throw in a bday card etc.?

thanks

bambam

[skyzerr33]

haha b'day card they might think its for them and keep it.

depends hows u bring it in. Standard import tax will be applied depending on how the item is declared and wheather the bill is shipped with the item or sent earlier or later.

[G0DF4Th3R]

assuming an S-AFC costs AUD$250 and i send the bill along with the item. will it be taxed and whats the standard import tax rate? is it according to the price on the receipt or market value of the item?

thanks

bambam

[poop]

I've just received something sent from Japan and was taxed. They calculated it like this:

(say item cost 1000Yen)

Y1000 = $15Aud

$15 multiplied by 15% for duty= 2.25

$15+2.25=17.25

17.25 X 10% GST= 1.725

The cost of importing this thing is the duty plus GST which is 2.25+1.725=$3.975.

So for your S-AFC $250...you will need to pay $66.25. normally, it is calculated by the price on the receipt unless it is so dodgy (like $100 for a set of new 19inch wheels plus tyres) that they dont believe you. In this case, they will not only estimate a price for it, they could actually fine you and black list your name so every time you go through customs...out comes the rubber gloves

Hope this helps!

[deesh]

gst on stamp duty, bloody politicians, that is wrong.

You should do everything electronically, and yes, thats a good idea, ask them to put a birthday card in with it, no receipt, then its a gift.