Motorbike gear from the USA?

[pontaic]

hi has any brought from the states as whats the most you can get without getting tax so much

[Blackbird]

Bought a Penske suspension unit for just over NZ$1000 just over a year ago and last week, bought a pair of Acerbis hand guards for $200. On both occasions, didn't pay any duty at all.

[Mully]

Do a search - this has been discussed many many times.

Not to mention, when I go to Denver next month, $130 Draggins....

[steve_t]

Denver huh? Taking orders? :innocent:

[nadroj]

Do a search - this has been discussed many many times.

Not to mention, when I go to Denver next month, $130 Draggins....

Why is it when you live next door or in the country things are made, you can get them cheaper on the other side of the globe?

[Mully]

Why is it when you live next door or in the country things are made, you can get them cheaper on the other side of the globe?

Buggared if I know. Found them on the internets....

[boman]

The customs duty, seems a bit hit and miss. I have brought items in, and paid no duty. But I have paid on an inexpensive muffler I brought in. But I have not brought in gear yet. I am considering buying an Arai, ex USA. A saving of $700.00 NZ, and a helmet paint job not avaliable here. I am tempted.

[Ntoxcated]

Motorcycle spare parts do not attract duty, nor does protective gear with fixed rigid armour - not sure about draggin jeans though. They might be classed as clothing which is 15% I think.

Everything however attracts GST - including the shipping. The rule is that they can charge you if the total amount of GST + Duty is more than $60.

[hellokitty]

hi has any brought from the states as whats the most you can get without getting tax so much


Motorcycle spare parts do not attract duty, nor does protective gear with fixed rigid armour - not sure about draggin jeans though. They might be classed as clothing which is 15% I think.

Everything however attracts GST - including the shipping. The rule is that they can charge you if the total amount of GST + Duty is more than $60.


I got stung $200 for my Icon jacket when it came in. It is an armoured jacket - elbow and back.
Their reasoning was that it was an expensive item that I was getting cheaper and therefore I had to pay the $$.

[Ntoxcated]

I got stung $200 for my Icon jacket when it came in. It is an armoured jacket - elbow and back.
Their reasoning was that it was an expensive item that I was getting cheaper and therefore I had to pay the $$.

Bugger.

The customs document (http://www.customs.govt.nz/news/resources/listsandguides/Documents/Approvals.pdf) wording is quite specific.

Tarriff Item No: 4203.10.12
Goods: Leather protective one piece motor cycle suits, or jackets and pants whether or not imported in sets, with fitted rigid protective inserts for elbow, shoulders and knees
Rate: Free
Reference: 303103K
Effective From: 11/10

GST is always payable though. If it is more than $60 and they end up charging you, they add another $38 processing fee!!!

[NordieBoy]

Bugger.

The customs document (http://www.customs.govt.nz/news/resources/listsandguides/Documents/Approvals.pdf) wording is quite specific.

Tarriff Item No: 4203.10.12
Goods: Leather protective one piece motor cycle suits, or jackets and pants whether or not imported in sets, with fitted rigid protective inserts for elbow, shoulders and knees
Rate: Free
Reference: 303103K
Effective From: 11/10

GST is always payable though. If it is more than $60 and they end up charging you, they add another $38 processing fee!!!

They also say...

62 Gore-tex suits, jacket and trousers of a type for motorcycle riding only.
62.01 Motorcycle abrasion and water resistant clothing viz: man made fibre jackets, trousers or suits.
62.02 being a combination of such jackets with trousers.
6203.42 Woven denim trousers, incorporating Kevlar reinforced panels, for safety and abrasion resistance,
6204.62 of a kind suited for motorcycle riding.
6203.43.02 Motorcycle trousers, abrasion and water resistant, 100% nylon outershell with kevlar knee protection and removable hip protectors.


Have no duty.

[pontaic]

how about arai helmelts?

[98tls]

Its simple really,every reputable internet/web site has a telephone number,ive been buying stuff ex USA/England for years,i ring them tell them of my customs plight and they fill out the paperwork to suit,why would they not.Sale is a sale.For big items ie aftermarket rims get them sent a week apart with a value on each less than $400.

[hellokitty]

Bugger.

The customs document (http://www.customs.govt.nz/news/resources/listsandguides/Documents/Approvals.pdf) wording is quite specific.

Tarriff Item No: 4203.10.12
Goods: Leather protective one piece motor cycle suits, or jackets and pants whether or not imported in sets, with fitted rigid protective inserts for elbow, shoulders and knees
Rate: Free
Reference: 303103K
Effective From: 11/10

GST is always payable though. If it is more than $60 and they end up charging you, they add another $38 processing fee!!!

:facepalm: well that sucks! :angry: I got ripped off well and truly!

[Quasievil]

Its simple really,every reputable internet/web site has a telephone number,ive been buying stuff ex USA/England for years,i ring them tell them of my customs plight and they fill out the paperwork to suit,why would they not.Sale is a sale.For big items ie aftermarket rims get them sent a week apart with a value on each less than $400.

Really, isnt that fraud ?


Another reason NZ retailers need more protection


(mmmm thats enough bait on the hook, lets see what happens)

[patarch]

I've been getting some stuff from germany and haven't had to pay any gst or duty on anything yet. :woohoo: Touch Wood

[98tls]

Really, isnt that fraud ?


Another reason NZ retailers need more protection


(mmmm thats enough bait on the hook, lets see what happens)

:facepalm:Q to late,you already swallowed the bait mate:corn:

[Quasievil]

:facepalm:Q to late,you already swallowed the bait mate:corn:


DOH !!!
damn you :angry:

[98tls]

DOH !!!
damn you :angry:

Sorry mate,Wedensday night/bored/987th thread re this stuff just thought i would get there 1st:yes:

[allycatz]

Revzilla.com is a great USA site with a huge range of gear. Have alot of the name brands and often at knock out prices

[steve_t]

US$0.8566c !! :shit:

[imdying]

DOH !!!
damn you :angry:Heh, it was pretty funny watching that troll unfold though :innocent:

[Shaun]

www.ridersdiscount.com

Contact TJ and use my name as reference

And just pay the dam import tax, it helps pay for your/our kids education as bad as it may be

[NordieBoy]

And just pay the dam import tax, it helps pay for your/our kids education as bad as it may be

But when they make you pay it on stuff that's exempt?

[James Deuce]

Buying from the US is rubbish because converting US Imperial to metric always stuffs up the fit. I don't have a 38cm waist you idiots. Plus everything comes with fries and the fries are always cold by the time they get here.

[Pussy]

Plus everything comes with fries and the fries are always cold by the time they get here.
Your microwave broken down or something????

[James Deuce]

Your microwave broken down or something????

Don't know how to work it. I leave that to the little woman. I'm very glad the aforementioned diminutive spouse doesn't look at KB.

[Mully]

Motorcycle spare parts do not attract duty, nor does protective gear with fixed rigid armour - not sure about draggin jeans though. They might be classed as clothing which is 15% I think.

Clothing is 10% FWIW. Certainly jeans in Chapter 62, which is where you'd have to put Draggins.

And not if you take the labels off and put it in your luggage. Then it's part of your luggage.

Holy Edit Batman: Concession for Draggins:
Woven denim trousers, incorporating Kevlar reinforced panels, for safety and abrasion resistance, of a kind suited for motorcycle riding

[Mully]

how about arai helmelts?

Concession for helmets - duty free.

Chapter 65 from memory.

[YellowDog]

I've bought heaps of stuff from abroad, but now tend to be more content to pay more locally and take advantage of the care and service not included with imports.

Just bought a set of Michelin PR3s for $180 more than I could have imported them for. Got great service from Cycletreads who went the extra yard to look after me.

IMO - Money well spent :yes:

[Slingshot]

www.ridersdiscount.com (http://www.ridersdiscount.com)

Contact TJ and use my name as reference

And just pay the dam import tax, it helps pay for your/our kids education as bad as it may be

+1 for Riders Discount...outstanding service.

[pontaic]

Concession for helmets - duty free.

Chapter 65 from memory.

i guy i no had a helmelt inported in from usa and gone charge duty on it a year a go has this just change?

[Mully]

i guy i no had a helmelt inported in from usa and gone charge duty on it a year a go has this just change?

Nope.

That concession has been in place since 2003-ish.

He may be confusing it with GST.

[boman]

www.ridersdiscount.com

Contact TJ and use my name as reference

And just pay the dam import tax, it helps pay for your/our kids education as bad as it may be

How mucvh different are the American Araism to the Kiwi ones. Does a man of your knowledge and intellect know?

[pritch]

How mucvh different are the American Araism to the Kiwi ones.


You would need to be very knowledgable - or not too worried about money.

The various Arai models come in different head shapes.
I believe that some of the US models have different names to other markets, and that some models have changed their names.

It's potentially a real minefield. Caveat emptor indeed.

[nodrog]

You would need to be very knowledgable - or not too worried about money.

The various Arai models come in different head shapes.
I believe that some of the US models have different names to other markets, and that some models have changed their names.

It's potentially a real minefield. Caveat emptor indeed.

My Arai RX7 that I imported from America (fuck yeah!) fits exactly the same as the one I tried on here.

[Quasievil]

My Arai RX7 that I imported from America (fuck yeah!) fits exactly the same as the one I tried on here.

I went to a Arai evening once I remember that they had 3 shell types, one for the USA market one for the Asian market and one for the Nodrog market ...............joke, one for the euro market, so lucky it fitted you as I think we get the euro one here in NZ

[steve_t]

My Arai RX7 that I imported from America (fuck yeah!) fits exactly the same as the one I tried on here.

Did you try one on in a bike shop? If so, wasn't it nice of that bike shop to stock a helmet in a variety of sizes to allow you to find one that fits well? :shutup::corn:

[nodrog]

I went to a Arai evening once I remember that they had 3 shell types, one for the USA market one for the Asian market and one for the Nodrog market ...............joke, one for the euro market, so lucky it fitted you as I think we get the euro one here in NZ

lucky im not a german/asian halfcast living in America, otherwise I'd be shit out of luck finding a helmet that fits.


Did you try one on in a bike shop? If so, wasn't it nice of that bike shop to stock a helmet in a variety of sizes to allow you to find one that fits well? :shutup::corn:

yep, was bloody top notch of them, they even made me a coffee while i was there :woohoo:

[pontaic]

My Arai RX7 that I imported from America (fuck yeah!) fits exactly the same as the one I tried on here.

hey so how much did you pay including gst i thinking riders discount us got so got deals

[nodrog]

hey so how much did you pay including gst i thinking riders discount us got so got deals

I got mine through ebay a couple of years ago, didnt pay gst on it as it was marked as a $30 go kart helmet.

[gunrunner]

Anything over $400 NZD is likely to get there attention . Take advantage of the $$ while we can ..

[Quasievil]

is there any point being in business providing products to NZ bikers ?

mmmmmm wonders ?

[nodrog]

is there any point being in business providing products to NZ bikers ?

mmmmmm wonders ?

to make friends

[Quasievil]

to make friends

Yup thats the one, thanks my life is better now

[nodrog]

Yup thats the one, thanks my life is better now

Sweet, now stop whinging and go for a ride :scooter:

[Quasievil]

Sweet, now stop whinging and go for a ride :scooter:

Actually that is a freckin remarkable idea dude, im going to ride into my local bike shop and Im going to buy something for myself, albeit something cheap and small :yes:

[nodrog]

Actually that is a freckin remarkable idea dude, im going to ride into my local bike shop and Im going to buy something for myself, albeit something cheap and small :yes:

a Hyosung scooter?

[Mully]

is there any point being in business providing products to NZ bikers ?

mmmmmm wonders ?

Well, obviously!!

If it wasn't for bike shops, where would people go to try the stuff on before they bought them on the internets.

Pfft, honestly.

[boman]

Well, it is about time that bike shops in Nz woke up to the fact that there is competition, in todays marketplace. This afternoon, I was shopping in an Auckland Arai dealer. Looking seriously a purchasing a new helmet. NOT trying before i bought off the net.
Now I don't want to purchase off shore, but on the other hand, if I can save $300-$500, why not? Anyway, I spotted a nice helmet, bright, eyecatching and an Arai. so I asked how much. $1300.00 was the reply. So I proceeded to tell him all about buying out of the states, similar helmet, landed here for around the $900-$1000.00 NZ mark. We had a good, discussion on the pros and cons of such a purchase, he was great and honest with his opinion.
I then asked what his sharpest price was. After a few minutes he came back and said $1000.00. My question was, why did he not say this to start with. Or even $1100.00. Why so dear? I mean, a saving of $300.00. Who is rippin who off? Is it too much to expect a decent deal in NZ? Or do we have to remind retailers that there is real competition now?

Am I being too hard? Should I suck it up and just pay? Or should I expect an honest deal, for an honest dollar?

[Idubbs]

Well, it is about time that bike shops in Nz woke up to the fact that there is competition, in todays marketplace. This afternoon, I was shopping in an Auckland Arai dealer. Looking seriously a purchasing a new helmet. NOT trying before i bought off the net.
Now I don't want to purchase off shore, but on the other hand, if I can save $300-$500, why not? Anyway, I spotted a nice helmet, bright, eyecatching and an Arai. so I asked how much. $1300.00 was the reply. So I proceeded to tell him all about buying out of the states, similar helmet, landed here for around the $900-$1000.00 NZ mark. We had a good, discussion on the pros and cons of such a purchase, he was great and honest with his opinion.
I then asked what his sharpest price was. After a few minutes he came back and said $1000.00. My question was, why did he not say this to start with. Or even $1100.00. Why so dear? I mean, a saving of $300.00. Who is rippin who off? Is it too much to expect a decent deal in NZ? Or do we have to remind retailers that there is real competition now?

Am I being too hard? Should I suck it up and just pay? Or should I expect an honest deal, for an honest dollar?


You don't ask, you don't get...! Besides, most retailers have to maintain cashflow and sometimes if it's dead stock, it's worth flicking it off cheap just to keep new stock flowing.

[James Deuce]

You don't ask, you don't get...! Besides, most retailers have to maintain cashflow and sometimes if it's dead stock, it's worth flicking it off cheap just to keep new stock flowing.

That explains the funeral director business model then.

[Idubbs]

That explains the funeral director business model then.

:rofl:

also cheaper by the dozen