Australian Customs

TLDV8 · 09-12-2008, 01:58 AM

Can anyone offer any advice.
My DR650 Ohlins rear shock and fork parts have been sitting in Brisbane (3500 kms away) for around three weeks. (thanks for telling me)
It now looks like i am going to be reamed on top of the AU$2000 (US$1900) spent so far, (The DR Ohlins (special order) is no longer available and the AU distributor was not interested in helping) i expected to pay some form of duty/tax.
The paper work is unbelievable and can only be done via fax .
Is a broker the only real way to go

but being as said 3500 kms away makes that almost impossible.

chopiesel · 09-12-2008, 02:02 AM

they can send it no probs, NZ customs will charge you if anything.

**Steve TLS** · 09-12-2008, 02:38 AM

Maybe someone can walk in there and pay the import duty they can walk out with them and forward them on for you. (Although ID might be a problem?)

Brisbane can't or wont forward them on to a closer PO?

Crap I've been busted for just sat at the local PO until I paid the duty, I didn't have to piss off to Melbourne

AU.TLS · 09-12-2008, 02:55 AM

If you need any help from a Brisbane person let me know I promise I won't keep them for my own DR! Can't really offer and advice though I got stung by customs when I got the Bitubo for the TL but I just walked in and paid the $50 or 60 it was at the post office and walked out with it.

veetwo tls · 09-12-2008, 02:56 AM

as steve said get someone to pay the import duty (paypal a member in the area that can do it) & have the post to forward on to you. you will need to contact them the details of the person doing it for you maybe

if i was up there id do it for you its no skin off my nose to run down to the PO to help out.

The Ring-In · 09-12-2008, 03:00 AM

les I got some contact with them about 6 weeks ago. if the invoice is over 1000 au then it attracts tax.
they should have sent you a form to fax to them, with the opprtunity to declare its value.
they send you a bill
you then post them a cheque and they post you the part.
I can act as agent if you want

they operate thru aust post so you could probably pay at your local PO

The Ring-In · 09-12-2008, 03:02 AM

ps should have broken it into several parcels

Jace · 09-12-2008, 03:18 AM

who told them it was worth that much?

Chats · 09-12-2008, 03:43 AM

Aus customs are great! You want to try to import a bike Ha ha!

nissn1 · 09-12-2008, 04:22 AM

couple of years ago i bought a pc and system from u.s. , came to 1200 , didnt know then of the 1000 limit

The paperwork is pretty heavy , so i got a broker who charged about 80 and then another 350 to customs , ouch

**Sam** · 09-12-2008, 04:51 AM

If there isn't a receipt in the box then you should be able to claim some of the duty back but confirming that the insured amount is just that (what it would cost to replace) but infact you paid much less.

You will probably need a doctored receipt or proof of purchase etc though which can either be above board or may have to be fruadulant depending on how bitter you are at been charged

Good Luck

nissn1 · 09-12-2008, 05:44 AM

Actually i just threw the paperwork out the other day , youre supposed to keep them for 5 years for tax purposes! In effect you are applying to become an importer even if it is only for the one time

Patch11 · 09-12-2008, 09:59 AM

$1000 limit - u lucky buggers. It's only 400 here then they slap you

BABOY · 09-12-2008, 11:56 AM

A good idea i have been using is MyUS freight forwarding out of the states. They combine shipments and then forward to me here in the U.A.E or the philippines. They remove the invoices which they scan and email to me then put a customs dec. to what ever value i choose.
Philippine customs are the most corrupt in the world and by doing this i have saved a small fortune on duties. It has paid for the service fee 10-20X over. Well worth it.
I have a Bitibo, Dobeck Performance TFI Electronic Jet Kit, Fuel filter for eternal tank mod and many other bits ($1500USD) there for shipment to me at the moment. They will value it at somewhere around $150 and so far all other shipments have bypassed customs and taxes.
Just waiting for a HID KIT from CW to really round off my early xmas present.
Any way its a thought for you guys outside the U.S like me to save a far wack on taxes and open up many more options for buying stuff.
They even will buy the stuff for you if the u.s company will not supply or ship overseas.
Just a thought.
Tony

Patch11 · 09-12-2008, 12:01 PM

Hi Baboy, Got a website link or any other info on this forwarding

BABOY · 09-12-2008, 12:02 PM

Just read on the MYUS web site

1. To list the declared value for each package or item. Shipments to AUSTRALIA, BERMUDA, SOUTH AFRICA, NORWAY, NETHERLANDS must be declared at retail value.

So you australians are truly screwed.
P.S GO THE ALL BLACKS

https://www.myus.com Been using them for twelve months now with 9 plus shipments. Best service and no problems at all.

nissn1 · 09-12-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patch11

$1000 limit - u lucky buggers. It's only 400 here then they slap you

yeah but you can get a lot for $400 though with the right paperwork


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09-12-2008, 01:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
TLDV8 Living the Dream... Member #1349 Posts: 8,757 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern Territory/Australia Sportsbike: DR650ADV Riding Experience: 3 Weeks Trader Rating: (35) Pictures: 0 Life Wasted on TLZone: 5 Days and 19:28:48 Hours TLDV8's Garage TLDV8	Australian Customs Can anyone offer any advice. My DR650 Ohlins rear shock and fork parts have been sitting in Brisbane (3500 kms away) for around three weeks. (thanks for telling me) It now looks like i am going to be reamed on top of the AU$2000 (US$1900) spent so far, (The DR Ohlins (special order) is no longer available and the AU distributor was not interested in helping) i expected to pay some form of duty/tax. The paper work is unbelievable and can only be done via fax . Is a broker the only real way to go but being as said 3500 kms away makes that almost impossible. __________________

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chopiesel GP Champ Member #7712 Posts: 1,282 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canberra, Aus Sportsbike: TLR Streetfighter, 08 Blade Riding Experience: Trader Rating: (6) Pictures: 0 Life Wasted on TLZone: 3 Days and 13:11:12 Hours chopiesel's Garage chopiesel	they can send it no probs, NZ customs will charge you if anything. __________________ http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/1658/e9dpcmcopyle5.jpg

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09-12-2008, 09:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Patch11 One Liter Duc Eater Member #6676 Posts: 668 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land of the Long White Cloud Sportsbike: '98 TLR Riding Experience: a few hours here an there Trader Rating: (8) Pictures: 0 Life Wasted on TLZone: 1 Week, 1 Day and 3:10:20 Hours Patch11's Garage Patch11	$1000 limit - u lucky buggers. It's only 400 here then they slap you __________________ so many possibilities and yet so little time . . . . so many things to modify and so little . . . .

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BABOY Baby Twin Member #14606 Posts: 21 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philippines Sportsbike: TL 1000 S Riding Experience: Trader Rating: (0) Pictures: 0 Life Wasted on TLZone: 4 Days and 13:52:43 Hours BABOY's Garage BABOY	A good idea i have been using is MyUS freight forwarding out of the states. They combine shipments and then forward to me here in the U.A.E or the philippines. They remove the invoices which they scan and email to me then put a customs dec. to what ever value i choose. Philippine customs are the most corrupt in the world and by doing this i have saved a small fortune on duties. It has paid for the service fee 10-20X over. Well worth it. I have a Bitibo, Dobeck Performance TFI Electronic Jet Kit, Fuel filter for eternal tank mod and many other bits ($1500USD) there for shipment to me at the moment. They will value it at somewhere around $150 and so far all other shipments have bypassed customs and taxes. Just waiting for a HID KIT from CW to really round off my early xmas present. Any way its a thought for you guys outside the U.S like me to save a far wack on taxes and open up many more options for buying stuff. They even will buy the stuff for you if the u.s company will not supply or ship overseas. Just a thought. Tony __________________ TWO BROTHERS EXHAUST, + MOD, CHARGING MOD, LED TAIL, K&N, SCORPIO ALARM, DOUBLE BUBBLE SCREEN, 97 THERM. MOD (COMPLETE), DRIVEN CHAIN AND SPROCKET KIT (17/41T), BARNETT CLUTCH SPRINGS, GOLD VALVE AND 1KG SPRINGS FOR FORKS, HELIBARS, FAN SWITCH MOD, STEERING DAMPER BRACKET MOD FOR EASY TANK ACCESS . Last edited by BABOY; 09-12-2008 at 11:58 AM. Reason: Spelling mistakes. To much mango vodka. Its addictive!!!

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Patch11 One Liter Duc Eater Member #6676 Posts: 668 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land of the Long White Cloud Sportsbike: '98 TLR Riding Experience: a few hours here an there Trader Rating: (8) Pictures: 0 Life Wasted on TLZone: 1 Week, 1 Day and 3:10:20 Hours Patch11's Garage Patch11	Hi Baboy, Got a website link or any other info on this forwarding __________________ so many possibilities and yet so little time . . . . so many things to modify and so little . . . .

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BABOY Baby Twin Member #14606 Posts: 21 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philippines Sportsbike: TL 1000 S Riding Experience: Trader Rating: (0) Pictures: 0 Life Wasted on TLZone: 4 Days and 13:52:43 Hours BABOY's Garage BABOY	Just read on the MYUS web site 1. To list the declared value for each package or item. Shipments to AUSTRALIA, BERMUDA, SOUTH AFRICA, NORWAY, NETHERLANDS must be declared at retail value. So you australians are truly screwed. P.S GO THE ALL BLACKS https://www.myus.com Been using them for twelve months now with 9 plus shipments. Best service and no problems at all. __________________ TWO BROTHERS EXHAUST, + MOD, CHARGING MOD, LED TAIL, K&N, SCORPIO ALARM, DOUBLE BUBBLE SCREEN, 97 THERM. MOD (COMPLETE), DRIVEN CHAIN AND SPROCKET KIT (17/41T), BARNETT CLUTCH SPRINGS, GOLD VALVE AND 1KG SPRINGS FOR FORKS, HELIBARS, FAN SWITCH MOD, STEERING DAMPER BRACKET MOD FOR EASY TANK ACCESS .