Postage Taxes And Stuff

[wal]

If I was to post something back to Australia how do the customs and extra charges such as tax work.

Basically I don't know much about sending stuff but would ike to know the basics.

thanks

[Beer Baron]

import duty is 10%, then they will charge 10% GST on top of that. BUT if you are posting something by EMS, and it's not huge, and it's not valued highly on the customs declaration (hint make sure you value it low) the chances are it wont be picked up for tax collection. in that case tax = 0 GST = 0

[Rezz]

I've sent and recieved 100's of apckages through EMS and never been pinged... TOUCH WOOD.

[Beer Baron]

hehe dont jinx it justin!

edit: antother tip, dont use Fed ex or SAL. Fed ex are tax nazis as they are licenced to levy taxes on behalf of the government, and they do it like clockwork.

[DaiOni]

I've never had an issue sending to oz (lots of gear, some of it very expensive) - but I've been pinged receiving gear from oz. The goods were valued at about 120,000 or so - they taxed me 3500yen. It was obviously a commercial product though.

[wal]

thanks guys, awesome. Can't wait I leave tonight.

While were on a role.

Wherecan I see some Drift or street action around Japan. I have 16 days to burn up. Wouldn't mind geting some pics or vid for my website

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