Motorbike gear from the USA?

**pontaic** · 18th July 2011, 19:36

hi has any brought from the states as whats the most you can get without getting tax so much

**Blackbird** · 18th July 2011, 19:38

Bought a Penske suspension unit for just over NZ$1000 just over a year ago and last week, bought a pair of Acerbis hand guards for $200. On both occasions, didn't pay any duty at all.

**Mully** · 18th July 2011, 20:21

Do a search - this has been discussed many many times.

Not to mention, when I go to Denver next month, $130 Draggins....

**steve_t** · 18th July 2011, 20:51

Denver huh? Taking orders?

**nadroj** · 18th July 2011, 21:12

Originally Posted by Mully

Do a search - this has been discussed many many times.

Not to mention, when I go to Denver next month, $130 Draggins....

Why is it when you live next door or in the country things are made, you can get them cheaper on the other side of the globe?

**Mully** · 18th July 2011, 21:31

Originally Posted by nadroj

Why is it when you live next door or in the country things are made, you can get them cheaper on the other side of the globe?

Buggared if I know. Found them on the internets....

**boman** · 18th July 2011, 21:37

The customs duty, seems a bit hit and miss. I have brought items in, and paid no duty. But I have paid on an inexpensive muffler I brought in. But I have not brought in gear yet. I am considering buying an Arai, ex USA. A saving of $700.00 NZ, and a helmet paint job not avaliable here. I am tempted.

**Ntoxcated** · 18th July 2011, 21:44

Motorcycle spare parts do not attract duty, nor does protective gear with fixed rigid armour - not sure about draggin jeans though. They might be classed as clothing which is 15% I think.

Everything however attracts GST - including the shipping. The rule is that they can charge you if the total amount of GST + Duty is more than $60.

**hellokitty** · 19th July 2011, 06:39

Originally Posted by pontaic

hi has any brought from the states as whats the most you can get without getting tax so much

Originally Posted by Ntoxcated

Motorcycle spare parts do not attract duty, nor does protective gear with fixed rigid armour - not sure about draggin jeans though. They might be classed as clothing which is 15% I think.

Everything however attracts GST - including the shipping. The rule is that they can charge you if the total amount of GST + Duty is more than $60.

I got stung $200 for my Icon jacket when it came in. It is an armoured jacket - elbow and back.
Their reasoning was that it was an expensive item that I was getting cheaper and therefore I had to pay the $$.

**Ntoxcated** · 19th July 2011, 09:54

Originally Posted by hellokitty

I got stung $200 for my Icon jacket when it came in. It is an armoured jacket - elbow and back.
Their reasoning was that it was an expensive item that I was getting cheaper and therefore I had to pay the $$.

Bugger.

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!!!

**NordieBoy** · 19th July 2011, 19:21

Originally Posted by Ntoxcated

Bugger.

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.

**pontaic** · 19th July 2011, 19:30

how about arai helmelts?

**98tls** · 19th July 2011, 19:56

Its simple really,every reputable internet/web site has a telephone number,ive been buying stuff ex USA/England for years,i ring them tell them of my customs plight and they fill out the paperwork to suit,why would they not.Sale is a sale.For big items ie aftermarket rims get them sent a week apart with a value on each less than $400.

**hellokitty** · 19th July 2011, 20:58

Originally Posted by Ntoxcated

Bugger.

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!!!

well that sucks!

I got ripped off well and truly!

**Quasievil** · 19th July 2011, 21:00

Originally Posted by 98tls

Its simple really,every reputable internet/web site has a telephone number,ive been buying stuff ex USA/England for years,i ring them tell them of my customs plight and they fill out the paperwork to suit,why would they not.Sale is a sale.For big items ie aftermarket rims get them sent a week apart with a value on each less than $400.

Really, isnt that fraud ?

Another reason NZ retailers need more protection

(mmmm thats enough bait on the hook, lets see what happens)