NZ customs or duty fees (overseas order)

[dave100]

Hi, I recently ordered some boots off ebay. ($750NZD from seller 'perfmoto' if that matters)

I've never ordered anything from overseas to NZ before.

I called customs to ask about any fees I may have to pay and they ABSOLUTELY refused to comment until the product was actually in New Zealand (I even linked them to the order confirmation and what the product is)

Has anyone faced any fees; if so, what?

Thanks.

[Bassmatt]

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[bogan]

Hi, I recently ordered some boots off ebay. ($750NZD from seller 'perfmoto' if that matters)

I've never ordered anything from overseas to NZ before.

I called customs to ask about any fees I may have to pay and they ABSOLUTELY refused to comment until the product was actually in New Zealand (I even linked them to the order confirmation and what the product is)

Has anyone faced any fees; if so, what?

Thanks.

GST and admin/processing charge is pretty standard (go to whatsmyduty.co.nz or similar), I have been hit with other stuff as well but that was for commercial importing.

[YellowDog]

Nothing to pay on $75.

$400, inc shipping, is the threshold for GST. But then, you don't just pay GST. They give you a severe arse fuck, so you remember not to do it again

[Murray]

Nothing to pay on $75.

Pity the boots were $750

Yep they just keep adding import charges, GST, admin charges etc etc - I would say he's up for poss $100+ fees

[YellowDog]

Pity the boots were $750

Yep they just keep adding import charges, GST, admin charges etc etc - I would say he's up for poss $100+ fees

Sorry about that, I missed the zero

There's always a chance that the shipper wrote 'Gift' or 'Sample Goods' on the shipment

Should have got them to send one at a time

[BMWST?]

i have found that the application of these charges is somewhat random.Just because the threshhold is crossed doesnt mean you will get hit.There is always the question of the declared value too.They are allowed to declare their own value if they suspect there is trickery afoot!

[AllanB]

Don't call and alert the fuckers the boots may get in scott free if you are lucky.

Otherwise check their website you can calculate it yourself.

Safety gear should only get GST and any admin charges.

[mulletman]

Id try the its 'PPE' Personal Protective Equipment or 'Safety Equipment' to get around charges.

[awayatc]

Fed ex will collect gst plus fee when goods arrive in NZ... ( approx $150/ $200 in your case.)

They will contact you to pay within 5 days or goods will get returned.

If your goods get shipped through other outfits NZ customs may or may not charge you/ pick up on the fact that goods are over $400.

Don't have stuff shipped through FedEx...

[Owl]

$750 + 10% duty = $75 + shipping $50???? + gst = $120 + import entry/biosecurity levy = $49.24

$1044.24

Hope I'm wrong!

[Murray]

$750 + 10% duty = $75 + shipping $50???? + gst = $120 + import entry/biosecurity levy = $49.24

$1044.24

Hope I'm wrong!

Think you are about right tho hopefully shipping is included in price - is there duty and GST? Couple of years since customs ripped me off think tho it was about $130 for a $500 part

[YellowDog]

Think you are about right tho hopefully shipping is included in price - is there duty and GST? Couple of years since customs ripped me off think tho it was about $130 for a $500 part

I use 'Buy USA' and they have an arrangement, where they are accredited to be able to confirm declarations, so you just pay the GST. On the downside, they open everything up, but on the plus side, you just pay the GST.

[Mike.Gayner]

There's always a chance that the shipper wrote 'Gift' or 'Sample Goods' on the shipment

Gifts and samples are still subject to GST. Possibly duties too?

[YellowDog]

Gifts and samples are still subject to GST. Possibly duties too?

Not when they don't declare the true cost