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quattro
12th August 2011, 05:32
I'm trying to look into the cost of shipping my Hayabusa to NZ. All I can find online is endless lists of regs and rules and s***e about quarantine blah blah blah

Anyone know how much it's likely to cost me in terms of import duties etc etc?
White trash
12th August 2011, 06:28
It will cost you nothing in import duties. If you can prove you've owned it for a certain ammount of time it'll cost you nothing in GST either. If you make sure it's properly clean and fumigated prior to shipping there wont be any quarantine.

You will be charged the local port charges approx 65-95 per m3, customs clearance of approx 70 if you're too lazy to do it yourself, maybe some unpacking and CFS charges and Bobs your uncle.
FJRider
12th August 2011, 06:56
THEN ... NZ registration ... If your plate number is NOT in current use in NZ, you may be able to use that plate ...

The issue may be ...are you taking it BACK to the port of origin afterwards ... or intending to sell it here ... ???
quattro
12th August 2011, 08:23
Thanks guys

Unfortunately, I 've only had it since April. I know I won't be there for the 2 years I would be obliged to keep it, either. A lot depends on the shipping cost :mellow:

The plan would definitely have to involve selling it before I go home.
jellywrestler
12th August 2011, 08:34
It will cost you nothing in import duties. If you can prove you've owned it for a certain ammount of time it'll cost you nothing in GST either. If you make sure it's properly clean and fumigated prior to shipping there wont be any quarantine.

You will be charged the local port charges approx 65-95 per m3, customs clearance of approx 70 if you're too lazy to do it yourself, maybe some unpacking and CFS charges and Bobs your uncle.
no gst??? hows that happen I thought everything gets hit by GST?
White trash
12th August 2011, 08:36
no gst??? hows that happen I thought everything gets hit by GST?

Not if you're immigrating here and bringing your personal vehicle with you. If he's coming for a holiday and it's his personal bike, it'll be imported on a temporary import licence and probably need to pay a bond (the GST value) or import under a carnet.