Are there import duties and other charges when buying parts from overseas?

**richardcwc** · 10-12-2009 05:28 PM

I'm looking to buy new 17" wheels for my 06 Honda Civic.

I've found some from an online store (http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/), and I think they're based in the USA.

Are there any import duties and other charges if I buy them and have them ship to me (Australia/Brisbane)?

Anything else that I should worry about / be aware of?

Thanks.

**dannybubu** · 10-12-2009 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by richardcwc

I'm looking to buy new 17" wheels for my 06 Honda Civic.

I've found some from an online store (http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/), and I think they're based in the USA.

Are there any import duties and other charges if I buy them and have them ship to me (Australia/Brisbane)?

Anything else that I should worry about / be aware of?

Thanks.

shouldn't be.

**vlixcool** · 10-12-2009 07:52 PM

I thought there will be 10% GST or more when you buy something over $1000 from overseas.

**ITRDC2** · 10-12-2009 08:25 PM

yes if You let the custom know it's over 1000 worth value,lol

**J-Spec23** · 10-12-2009 08:29 PM

if by air then no
if by shipping then yes.

**ITRDC2** · 10-12-2009 08:36 PM

no,if the actual value is over 1000 aud,and the sender put that actual value on the shipment sheet,you will get into trouble,cuz the custom will call u to pay for the tax before u can get ur item back

**liquid23** · 10-12-2009 08:54 PM

you can read through here
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114029
its about importing the RR kit overseas and other things. i posted thigns about the fees and charges by air and sea

**hisoka** · 10-12-2009 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by vlixcool

I thought there will be 10% GST or more when you buy something over $1000 from overseas.

this.

use your imagination to figure out a way around it. tax evasion will get you into trouble.

**curtis265** · 13-12-2009 11:52 AM

dw, it's worth it, they're nice rims.

**hondar** · 13-12-2009 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by hisoka

this.

use your imagination to figure out a way around it. tax evasion will get you into trouble.

Under the ATA Convention, should you under-declare the value, you are liable for penalties which might include seizure or confiscation of the goods

What if I don't declare (mis-declare) the actual value of my goods?
If you don't declare the value of your goods correctly (i.e. that the goods are truthfully valued at AUD$1000 or under) and you are caught you could be charged and penalities include fines and jail.