To my hongkie friends :D (import parts)

Im not sure where this goes (as always)
But anyone from hong kong ever tried importing parts from HK back to Australia? I know HK laws bans any sort of modification (but i know people still do it ) and i know that both labor and parts in HK for automotive is bloody cheap. Thought i might be able to get a few things i want and ship it back by boat. Anyone had experience? I know this targets a small audience on the forums but hey i might save myself some money.
Thanks in advance.

*Honkie

There might be import taxes, you might want to check them out

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Originally Posted by manolii

There might be import taxes, you might want to check them out

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The only import tax i can think of is over 1k AUD charge 10% tax. But if i ship them back myself shouldn't i be able to put the price of it under 1k to avoid tax? Im sure someone here has done it before?

Hi,

I am planning to ship some parts from hk to aus too.
What's your plan??

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Originally Posted by dicksonson

Hi,

I am planning to ship some parts from hk to aus too.
What's your plan??

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Im guessing second hand parts are cheap their as i seen cars EG. Skyline R33 for like 3k.
I have no idea about where to source part but when i go there during Jan planning to walk around to see what i can find. I know theirs heaps of garages in kowloon bay but im not sure.

Oh sweet. Yeah i am doing some research around as well.
planning to ship a set of N+ from hk as the price is half from here.
But i am wondering about that import tax, you reckon tax will be charge?

When bringing it in, just claim it under 1k and you won't have to pay tax on it.

Everything is so bloody overpriced in this awesome country.

Anyone here can read and type chinese???
I can speak it fluently but cannot read well. Maybe someone can dig some info up from like yahoo hk??

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Originally Posted by manonastick

Anyone here can read and type chinese???
I can speak it fluently but cannot read well. Maybe someone can dig some info up from like yahoo hk??

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I can read and type.
but what are you after?
you may have a look at supergt.com.hk
Their site build in english too, you may find heaps EG or EK OEM/ aftermarket stuff there.

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Originally Posted by tiksie

When bringing it in, just claim it under 1k and you won't have to pay tax on it.

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oh, so i just need to claim the item less than 1k when i post it in hk?
That's so handy..... hopefully the postage wont be massive ... :)