GST on an imported engine?

[R6_kid]

Will I have to pay GST on the cost of an engine if i get it freighted from the US?

[dawnrazor]

more then likely...12.5% on anything over $1000NZ...should be DUTY exempt.

I'd be prepared for some kinda extra charge, due the weight of the package...special delivery and all that.

[ArcherWC]

I would expect so. you might be lucky though, i have had more than one package come through and dodge gst

[nodrog]

http://www.customs.govt.nz/importers/Private+Importers/Customs+Charges.htm

have a look in here to find out, or ring them.

[imdying]

Isn't it over $399, or rather, where the tax collected amounts to $50+?

/edit: But yeah, email them, they replied within a couple of days to me with everything I needed :)

[R6_kid]

that website says motorcycle parts are 'free'... do you count an engine as a 'part'

[nodrog]

that website says motorcycle parts are 'free'... do you count an engine as a 'part'

yes, you cant ride it with no wheels.

[NinjaBoy]

motorcycle parts are 0% duty but where something valued at greater than $400 (including freight) = $50+ GST they will collect. (the GST that is)

You'll need to check whether a full engine is counted as a motorcycle part.

[riffer]

I had to pay GST on some Motorcycle forks worth $500NZ.

[slopster]

Isn't secondhandstuff exempt from gst?

[NordieBoy]

No duty but have to pay GST.
Used to be if the GST part was $45 or more.

[R6_kid]

so i tell them to write on the crate that i got it for $150US not $1500 and i wont have to pay it?

[sizzlingbadger]

so i tell them to write on the crate that i got it for $150US not $1500 and i wont have to pay it?

Yes.... but get caught and the only riding you may be doing is on a small wooden horse in a 8x8 cell for a few months.

[Toaster]

yes you do.