Customs taking it to me...

[gav]

$600US for a Valentino AGV sounds a bit steep!!

[MacD]

Aye, MacD. You're not trying to challenge Hitcher here, are you???

Who me!? I know better than to try that!

The post wasn't aimed at you, just trying to clarify the issue a bit more...

[pritch]

Hey all,
has anyone here had experience importing stuff?

What's the deal? Can I get out of this?

Once imported a pair of MX rims from the UK. The parcel was round, about 21" in diameter (of course), about four inches thick and when the Customs officer shook it, it went clank clank.
"Doesn't look like wheel rims to me" said she.

WTF ?

I have been importing bits and pieces for my bike of late, so far without attracting GST. I assume they are under the limit.

That thing about "personal use" may only apply if you are bringing it in with you as you return from a trip overseas.

Pay it quick, you got off fairly light, they can base their charges on their estimate of the value of the hat plus freight and insurance. From memory, if you don't pick it up promptly they can also start charging you storage fees.

[Toast]

$600US for a Valentino AGV sounds a bit steep!!

I think he paid $400 US...but insured for $600 or something like that...all screwed up...

He's paying it now, so they'll release it pretty soon I'm guessing. Customs told me that if he can get a note from the Chinese customs peeps then he may be able to claim the GST back later on. Just needs proof that its been taken out of the country. I'm assuming that Chinese customs won't know the difference between a Rossi Rep AGV and a rooted HJC

[What?]

The post wasn't aimed at you, just trying to clarify the issue a bit more...

Sweet as - I was born with my tongue in my cheek...

[FEINT]

Sorry if this is slightly off topic.

I have somthing coming in from the US. I have a good feeling (because of the value) it will probably get stopped at Customs.

In the past, when they stopped something and they wanted me to pay GST / DUTY, the would send me a letter. When I received the letter, I would pay and then they would send to me. That took about 1 week.

I however, want it As Soon As Possible. Is there any way of knowing when it has reached customs and it hasn't been released because it needs duty / gst paid?

It is an exhaust system by the way. Hopefully, they just don't pick it up and I get it without the hassle of paying customs etc.

Any suggestions?

[What?]

You will probably have an argument - motorcycle parts do not attract duty, but it's a good chance the buggers will try to charge it...

But otherwise, no - you just have to let the process take it's course.

[FEINT]

You will probably have an argument - motorcycle parts do not attract duty, but it's a good chance the buggers will try to charge it...

But otherwise, no - you just have to let the process take it's course.

Thank you for your reply. I have also read that motorcycle parts do not attract a duty, but I still think I might end up having to pay GST.

I just checked on the shipping company and it says that my item has arrived in New Zealand and is being processed by customs. Hopefully, it will go straight through and nothing will be charged.

I will keep you all updated.