GST and duty on private imports, again

[Tazz]

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

So really then the only bullshit charge is the $10 bringing it from $112 to 122?

Or is what's quoted part of new regulations that haven't been brought in yet, but are due soon? I've always understood it as mentioned earlier where they usually won't collect under $60 in GST, but can if it tickles their little scrotums.

[AndyR1]

So really then the only bullshit charge is the $10 bringing it from $112 to 122?

Or is what's quoted part of new regulations that haven't been brought in yet, but are due soon? I've always understood it as mentioned earlier where they usually won't collect under $60 in GST, but can if it tickles their little scrotums.

Well, honestly I got a couple of mixed parcels with bike parts, tools, clothes etc and always under the $400 limit and never get any GST or duty invoice.

That's the actual regulation - nothing mentioned from removing this $400 limit. Would be interesting if you import stuff for $50....do they planning to charge you another $50 for handling and other levies??? Hopefully nothing will change since the administration will be enornous and in the end it costs NZ custom more labour than your extra payment duty is worth it

[HenryDorsetCase]

Success!

Not sure if XXXXX has made contact with you, but the shipment has cleared customs with 0 GST payable

I haven't gotten the parcel yet but.

I was quite looking forward to a stoush and involving the po po, the Ministers of Revenue and Customs, and a Disputes Tribunal.

But I would rather have my tail tidy.....

[Tazz]