GST and duty on private imports, again

[AllanB]

Narry a cent on the tail tidy I received last week (picked it up from NZ Post).


Despite being a reputably brand and given the big tick by the forums it is not set up for the stock turn signals. Little aftermarket ones would fit. MEH serves me right for not making my own like I have previously done but this time I was going to just bolt it on - need to make some turn signal brackets now.

I was on the customs sight recently - they have calculator somewhere where you bung in the purchase and shipping price and it tells you what it will cost if anything. Was looking at pipes - must find it again to check.


Side note - Fastbikegear do R&G - got the radiator guards from there - great service.

[R650R]

Go back to the website and check the shipping setup. Among the options some providers offer to deal with customs on your behalf.
Eg one place I looked at recently had five international options and the DHL one included them dealing with customs for you.
One place even rang me on the phone to pay with credit card when customs grabbed my stuff which is better than waiting for the customs letter to arrive.
We really need an accurate description of goods and price to check this out but I don't think you will get out of it.

[tigertim20]

No idea.

Last time this bit me I paid up but it was for an expensive helmet.

I thought 'safety equipment' had an exemption? previous rule or am I dreaming?

[Gremlin]

I thought 'safety equipment' had an exemption? previous rule or am I dreaming?

GST vs duty... very different things.

[Erelyes]

I thought 'safety equipment' had an exemption? previous rule or am I dreaming?

Exempt from duty. Not exempt from GST. (Unless the GST comes under $60)

[carburator]

www.whatsmyduty.co.nz

its a handy tool to use..

[HenryDorsetCase]

Exempt from duty. Not exempt from GST. (Unless the GST comes under $60)

Thank you. that is exactly my point.

[R650R]

No update so we can assume we were all right, that the taxman owns you and you've paid the bill???????

[HenryDorsetCase]

No update so we can assume we were all right, that the taxman owns you and you've paid the bill???????

I told the DHL person I was unhappy, and that I wanted to speak with their customs broker and customs contact. She gave me some numbers to call but I have been involved with earning a living and other things so haven't followed up. It is JOB 1 on Monday (yes, I have a list) because I want it for next weekend.

[Katman]

I told the DHL person I was unhappy, and that I wanted to speak with their customs broker and customs contact. She gave me some numbers to call but I have been involved with earning a living and other things so haven't followed up. It is JOB 1 on Monday (yes, I have a list) because I want it for next weekend.

I love dogged determination.

You go you.

[Erelyes]

I love dogged determination.

You go you.

'Never give up. That’s what I always tell my daughter. She tells me to stop telling her, but I tell her I can’t, because that would be giving up.'

[jasonu]

I love dogged determination.

You go you.

It's called 'not rolling over and getting it in the bum' just because some cunt on the phone told you to.

[Big Dog]

When I brought my stator in I got billed based on market value not cost. So $1300 (apparently got by phoning Colemans because their estimate was to the cent that Colemans had quoted me) not the $600 I paid or the us value on the bill of lading.
When they sent the replacement a few weeks later in rang up and explained I had returned the original and this was a replacement not a new purchase.
They sent me a declaration via email for me to fill in, sign, scan and return. They released the goods.

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[Askor]

I imported some stuff for an electric bike I built last year and customs pulled it up because the dumbass seller put a higher value on the declaration than I paid him
After about 2-3 weeks of emails/calls/etc and sending a screenshot of my bank statement I FINALLY got my package.

Turns out the customs people's work emails block attachments, so they couldn't see the statements I was sending and thought I was bullshitting.
Safe to say I now have a bitter opinion on NZ customs..

[AndyR1]

Never heard of this $400 limit - well, 15% GST of a maximum total value per parcel of $400 is...$60

"If the amount to be paid to Customs is under $60, this will be waived, but if it’s $60 or more, you’ll have to pay any duty and GST plus an Import Entry Transaction Fee and MPI levy."
http://www.customs.govt.nz/news/stor...ow-online.aspx

BUT:
"I thought I could bring in up to $400 worth of goods tax-free?
There is a common misconception that goods purchased online from overseas websites for less than NZ$400 can come into the country (be imported) without incurring any duty, GST, or charges. This ‘rule of thumb’ does not apply to goods that attract both duty and GST, such as clothing, shoes, and accessories. Customs charges maybe payable when the value of these goods exceeds approximately NZ$225."
"What is the Import Entry Transaction Fee?
Depending on the circumstances, imported items may attract a Customs Import Entry Transaction Fee (IETF) of NZ$29.26 (GST inclusive). A Ministry for Primary Industries biosecurity system entry levy of $19.98 (GST inclusive) is also payable when an IETF is charged, making the total fees payable of $49.24 (GST inclusive)."
http://www.whatsmyduty.org.nz/faq