On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:10:01 +1100, Chris wrote:
Hi Kevin,There is no import duty per se on photographic materials,cameras
etc.But if the goods are of a value over $250.00au a $51.25 flat fee is
charged by customs on top of GST.Anything under 250.00 is passed ok.Check it
all out on www.customs.gov.au Regards Chris Kennedy
Chris,
According to the Customs website
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Customs would not collect duty and/or GST where:
-the value of the goods does not exceed $1000 for goods imported by
post or $250 for goods imported air/sea cargo, other than by post; and
-the Customs duty and/or GST liability of the goods does not exceed
$50.
This concession does not apply to:
-tobacco, tobacco products or alcoholic beverages;
-goods imported by a passenger arriving in Australia from overseas;
-goods imported by a member of the crew of a ship or aircraft arriving
from overseas; or
-goods forming part of a bulk order.
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There is no duty on photographic equipment, only GST.
So if it's posted and the GST liability does not exceed $50 (Includes
freight costs), you can buy up to AU$499 and have it pass through at no
extra cost.
If it's over AU$1000 then you need formal clearance which you can do
electronically which will cost you AU$27.10 plus GST or by paper form
for AU$51.25 plus GST.
It's worth while checking out CR Kennedy's deal just to avoid dealing
with Customs.
Leon
http://www.bluering.org.au
http://www.bluering.org.au/leon
