Importing goods from overseas and import tax

[pritch]

As another happy Celtic leathers customer I too will recommend Sam.

When I brought the carbon hugger in it took longer to get it through Customs than it took to get to Auckland from the States.
Then of course there's the thrill of paying GST on the GST, and on and on. But I already did a rant about that.

[jasonu]

however when you do it that way you then have to pay state tax as it's getting shipped to residential us first.

Only in the states that actually charge sales tax, lots don't.

[Ntoxcated]

I havn't heard of this protective gear 0% and i can't see it on customs website. I got stung on a helmet and jacket that I assume are protective gear. and yes if you have contacts over there who label it as a gift then there are no charges, however when you do it that way you then have to pay state tax as it's getting shipped to residential us first.

From another thread.

The customs document 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.

[rapid van cleef]

confrimed email from customs that the 10% duty does NOT apply to leathers that have protective armour fitted to them. gst applies all the way though, which is fine.