Importing items from US - customs, tax etc how much to expect?

**lukemillar** · 22nd February 2011, 18:15

Originally Posted by hiss

Nope still $400. They have raised the amount that they won't collect from $50 (12.5% of $400) to $60 (15% of $400).

http://www.customs.govt.nz/importers...ms+charges.htm

Ah - I thought it was still $50! Good to know

**Latte** · 22nd February 2011, 18:32

Originally Posted by lukemillar

Ah - I thought it was still $50! Good to know

Surprised they changed it, figured they'd be out for more $$$.

**kiwi cowboy** · 22nd February 2011, 18:49

Originally Posted by lukemillar

Since the increase to 15%, that has gone down to about $330

Negative on that as i checked the other day and told 400 dollars total no gst charged but after that its 15 percent

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