Looking at buying clutch on ebay..import charges?

[infurNOS]

Im looking at buying this clutch + flywheel combo DC2R:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EXEDY-RACING-Stage-1-Clutch-08800B-AND-HF01-Flywheel-Civic-Integra-B18C-B18B-B16-/330795705569?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d04f5e4e1#ht_751wt_1162

But it says import charges may apply...has anyone purchased a clutch off ebay internationally and know what these charges are and how much they are if applied?



NOTE: International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Please visit 'Here' for Important Shipping information before ordering.

[u mad?]

only if item is over $1000 as far as im aware.

[infurNOS]

only if item is over $1000 as far as im aware.

Yea you are right, just googled this website http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5549.asp which states:



If a parcel, i.e. one consignment addressed to you contains goods or other packages that were imported for other people (such as your friends or relatives) and the parcel has a declared or assessed value exceeding A$1000 you will need to lodge an import declaration and pay the duty, taxes and charges. Customs law does not permit a parcel to be split or broken down into separate packages for assessment, even if those other packages were imported for other people.

[infurNOS]

So i can pretty much pay and wait for it to arrive without any hassle - just like anything else?

[u mad?]

So i can pretty much pay and wait for it to arrive without any hassle - just like anything else?

yep easy as fuk, same as if u were buying off a trader on here.

[infurNOS]

yep easy as fuk, same as if u were buying off a trader on here.

Thank you.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to u mad? again.

[bennjamin]

only if item is over $1000 as far as im aware.

This is not correct


Customs works on the TOTAL cost of the item including shipping... So be careful guys ! AND they under value the Aussie dollar to get more money out of you ( just like paypal does)




As an example I purchased stuff worth $800 AU from the uk - at around 0.6 to $1 au - I got a notice from customs stating I owed them as duty was on $1200 AU. (Item plus shipping plus the extra thru exchange rate loss of 0.5 to $1 au)

Customs = dogs

[bennjamin]

So i can pretty much pay and wait for it to arrive without any hassle - just like anything else?

As I said above

Work out the total value and make sure it's well below $1000 au before importing anything. Otherwise it may work out the same or worse than buying locally.

[infurNOS]

How much extra did you owe them bennj?

[bennjamin]

How much extra did you owe them bennj?

I can't remember exactly - but th charges were duty % on the cost , then a security charge , then a minimum customs charge. It was about $180 or so....when in my mind it shouldn't of cost anything,

So , work out your total beforehand :0)

[Extremer!]

Customs work pretty much as bennjamin says . But they also have different % rates according to what product it is . It is a different charge for exhausts than what it might be on engine mounts or clutch kits .

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[EG5]

Watch out for fake exedy products.

[RenzokukenJ]

You shouldnt have anything to worry about since its only going to be around 600 AUD inc shipping nom sayin

u will b ok

Postage and handling
This item will post to Australia, but the seller has not specified postage options. Contact the seller and request a postage method to your location.
Posting cost can't be calculated. Please enter a valid postcode.
Item location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Posting to: Worldwide

Postage and handling
US $84.57

Import charges (estimated)
US $0.00

To:
Australia

From:

America



When I put in more then 3

Postage and handling
US $170.49 for quantity 3

Import charges (estimated)
US $389.10

To
Australia

[mooshie]

This is not correct


Customs works on the TOTAL cost of the item including shipping... So be careful guys ! AND they under value the Aussie dollar to get more money out of you ( just like paypal does)




As an example I purchased stuff worth $800 AU from the uk - at around 0.6 to $1 au - I got a notice from customs stating I owed them as duty was on $1200 AU. (Item plus shipping plus the extra thru exchange rate loss of 0.5 to $1 au)

Customs = dogs

The customs website does not say postage included in the $1000 limit. Multiple times it states simply 'goods' http://www.customs.gov.au/site/importingGoodsByPostFaq.asp

It does however state that if the value of the goods is over $1000 then the postage and handling is factored into the GST.

Surely you could also provide a print out from your online banking or a receipt to show the conversion rate as well if it was that close to the $1000 that a deflated conversion rate pushed you over according to customs?

[bennjamin]

mooshie - you are informed as to am I. I took some time to work out the rates , and I asked customs and UPS exactly what the charges were. Customs charges duty differently also if an item isn't sold locally ( local equivalent ) so perhaps that influenced the higher charge. Customs also does charge a lesser rate on the Aussie dollar just like paypal does- this is automatically a % more cash in their pocket.
And , I confirmed with UPS and customs that the "handling" cost is included in the goods value. This means shipping unfortunately.
I'm not sure if you can contest it - but in my case I needed the stuff delivered pronto so I bent over and paid the extra $$$





Anyway this isn't relevant to the OP :0)

[mocchi]

100% not including shipping. i spoke to customs officer cos my shit was withheld.
lugs nuts worth abt $950, shipping was around $200.

i called them up to ask why its been withheld and they said sorry was a mix up. import charges is based on item value alone, not including shipment cost.

if purchased outside australia, item value is calculated based on customs forex source on purchase date or shipment date cant remember

[cbauto]

I have no idea.

Tax is on all new and used items?

Or just new?

[mocchi]

new and used bo
go eat ur salami

[lolmclol]

$950 lug nuts

ballin outta control

[lolmclol]

Funzo


100% not including shipping. i spoke to customs officer cos my shit was withheld.
lugs nuts worth abt $950, shipping was around $200.

i called them up to ask why its been withheld and they said sorry was a mix up. import charges is based on item value alone, not including shipment cost.

if purchased outside australia, item value is calculated based on customs forex source on purchase date or shipment date cant remember

[EKVTIR-T]

2 guy say 100% shipping include and not include


how can?


one of them is wrong i can say with 200% certainty

[u mad?]

both of them are credible and known forum smart kunts.

i don't know anymore, life is too hard.

[mocchi]

4th dimension mate

past present and future is all but one

inb4beeza

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[RenzokukenJ]

4th dimension mate

past present and future is all but one

inb4beeza

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar28865_11.gif

lol dat dream time

[lolmclol]

2 guy say 100% shipping include and not include


how can?


one of them is wrong i can say with 200% certainty

depends if its on the invoice I'd suspect :-s

[bennjamin]

depends if its on the invoice I'd suspect :-s


My shipping charge was on the invoice - that (as the company tells me ) is included in the calculated duty and taxes. If this helps -


Calculating Duty and Taxes

Duty, GST and other taxes are calculated and payable when you make an import declaration for goods that have a value above A$1000 or if you import alcohol and/or tobacco products. When your import declaration is processed, Customs and Border Protection will provide you with a payment advice. The payment advice will show all amounts payable to Customs and Border Protection relating to your imported goods.
If you use the services of a licensed customs broker for your imported goods, all Customs and Border Protection liabilities incurred are electronically forwarded to your broker.
When goods that you import are valued at more than A$1000, or include tobacco, tobacco products and/or alcohol of any value, a Customs value is used as the basis for calculating the amount of any duty and/or GST and other taxes payable.
Duty is determined on the Customs value of the goods. The Customs value of the goods is usually the amount you paid for your goods, converted to Australian currency. The exchange rate that is used is the rate applied on the day the goods were posted or exported.
GST is paid on the Value of the Taxable Importation (VoTI).
The VoTI is the sum of:


the Customs value (Cval)
transport and insurance cost (or postage and insurance) (T&I)
any duty payable, plus
WET (if applicable).






EDIT btw ive just sent an email query about this exact issue.

[infurNOS]

My shipping charge was on the invoice - that (as the company tells me ) is included in the calculated duty and taxes. If this helps -






EDIT btw ive just sent an email query about this exact issue.

Let us no!

[aaronng]

If I remember correctly, the $1000 limit is not including your shipping charge. But if you exceed $1000, then tax/duty will be calculated based on the cost of the item + the cost of the shipping charge.

$950 item + $200 shipping = No duty/tax

For a $1000 item with $200 shipping and assuming 5% duty:
Duty = $1000 * 5% = $50
Cost of item + duty + shipping = $1000 + 50 + 200 = $1250
GST = $1250 * 10% = $125

Total amount of tax payable to customs = duty + GST = $50 + 125 = $175

This does not include the custom clearance fee which is an additional $40.20