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Im looking at replacing a motor in one of my trucks, an iveco daily. New motor from iveco is about 15k, wheras buying one from china(where the iveco ones are made) is $5300 landed. Im 100% certain the motors are legit(Iveco parts have chinese labels in italian boxes).

The other options are to rebuild the motor only for between $3-5000, or buy a chinese motor locally for around $8k, however the new motors come compete with new turbo, alternator, loom, injectors,pump etc

I also dont really want the truck off the road for weeks whilst i rebuild it.

Does anyone have any experience with importing these sort of things, what i may be facing in terms of import duty, and dramas that i may face

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Im looking at replacing a motor in one of my trucks, an iveco daily. New motor from iveco is about 15k, wheras buying one from china(where the iveco ones are made) is $5300 landed. Im 100% certain the motors are legit(Iveco parts have chinese labels in italian boxes).

The other options are to rebuild the motor only for between $3-5000, or buy a chinese motor locally for around $8k, however the new motors come compete with new turbo, alternator, loom, injectors,pump etc

I also dont really want the truck off the road for weeks whilst i rebuild it.

Does anyone have any experience with importing these sort of things, what i may be facing in terms of import duty, and dramas that i may face

I have experience in the import export industry so I might be able to help you.Import Duty will likely sting you for at least 5% perhaps more, plus the 10% GST.

Motor cost including Shipping $5300

Import Duty $265

GST(10% of motor cost inc duty) $556.5

Total $6,121.5

Thats best case scenario. If you are seriously considering doing this I would reccomend talking to a shipping agent who can facilitate things like dealing with customs and more importantly find out if you need an import license or not (if you do need one it makes the whole thing one big hassle that is only worth it if your going to import goods on a regular basis.

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masonburrell1975 Newbie

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Importing motor parts and even motor vehicles from China to Australia is a common practice today as it is definitely much cheaper. However, there are certain rules that you have to know and abide to make sure all your efforts are not put to waste in the end. Australia accepts motor parts imported from China given that all documentation and permits are accomplished. You would also have to prepare a certain amount to be paid for import duty and tax rates. Do not be discouraged though as importing from China still proves to be far more reasonable today. You might also want to check out professional training and importing could turn out to be a viable business fit for you.

http://www.myimportlabel.com.au/import-from-china/

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I have experience in the import export industry so I might be able to help you.Import Duty will likely sting you for at least 5% perhaps more, plus the 10% GST.

Motor cost including Shipping $5300

Import Duty $265

GST(10% of motor cost inc duty) $556.5

Total $6,121.5

Thats best case scenario. If you are seriously considering doing this I would reccomend talking to a shipping agent who can facilitate things like dealing with customs and more importantly find out if you need an import license or not (if you do need one it makes the whole thing one big hassle that is only worth it if your going to import goods on a regular basis.

He shouldn't have to pay any gst if he's buying it from a chinese company, only if he buys it via an australian company (which it doesn't sound like he'd be doing). Import duty's a given though.

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