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vishy

451 posts

vishy

WA, 451 posts

21 Dec 2006 8:33pm

Hey,
Contemplating purchasing some gear from www.realkiteboarding.com and was wondering if it would incur any extra costs when coming into the country. I heard it is shipped as a gift no charges apply?
Thanks
Matt

zhenjie

10 posts

zhenjie

10 posts

21 Dec 2006 10:37pm

If you have something declared under $1000AUD (sent via Airmail or Courier) then it will not have any GST or Customs Duty Incurred. Anything over $1000AUD and you will be slapped with 10%GST + 5% customs duty (I think thats the rate for sporting goods).

See if the retailer will under declare the value of the order.

vishy

451 posts

vishy

WA, 451 posts

21 Dec 2006 10:44pm

Hmmm, well its costing under 1000 but you would be refering to retail or the price you could purchase it for in Aus right?
Thanks
Matt

kitecrazzzy

2184 posts

kitecrazzzy

WA, 2184 posts

21 Dec 2006 11:33pm

sounds like a bit of a plug 4 realkiteboarding to me

vishy

451 posts

vishy

WA, 451 posts

21 Dec 2006 11:42pm

Get stuffed Dave, anyone else want to add anything to what zhenjie
said?
Thanks
Matt

zhenjie

10 posts

zhenjie

10 posts

21 Dec 2006 11:52pm

They would declare it the price you paid from their store (ie, their invoiced price).

vishy

451 posts

vishy

WA, 451 posts

21 Dec 2006 11:57pm

Too easy thanks mate,
Thanks
Matt

gavo

127 posts

gavo

WA, 127 posts

22 Dec 2006 1:46am

Hey Vishy, im pretty much 90% sure zhenjie is right.Ive just bought a housing from the states, I looked into all the taxes etc,b4 I payed for it, to make sure it would be worth my while. Im just not sure if the taxes vary with what ever youre bringing in.
Zhenjie's suggestion of under declaring is a good un( not that im endorsing tax dodging?????)

Buschy

QLD

188 posts

Buschy

QLD, 188 posts

22 Dec 2006 9:27am

Here's the link...

www.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Generally, I have found it's not worth buying kiting gear direct from U.S. once exchange rate, freight, after sales support, etc. is factored in. However, the Aussie dollar is a bit stronger against the U.S. these days (still not great...) so you might do alright. I was going to bring some kiting gear back with me from the states last Xmas while on holidays and found I could get a better deal back in Oz at my local with a little bit of haggling. Good luck.

Soonee

VIC

147 posts

Soonee

VIC, 147 posts

22 Dec 2006 1:01pm

My mate bought a kite from the US for $800 and got hiht with GST but no tax.
I think it's all a bit hit and miss as I've bought stuff and sometimes had to pay GST and 5% tax. Othertimes I get it here with no customs.
You could always buy it and get them to hold on to it for 12 months so then you won't have to pay any tax

as you'll have owned it for so long. It'll also be worth about $50 in 12 months time

SurfConnect

QLD

1674 posts

SurfConnect

QLD, 1674 posts

22 Dec 2006 12:24pm

Main thing from buying anything from abroad is what happens if it isnt what you expected, faulty or damaged goods? You going to spend $200 to send it back hoping you get a replacement? Support your local businesses

dustin

QLD

448 posts

dustin

QLD, 448 posts

22 Dec 2006 12:37pm

i ve bought a board from Realkitboarding and it was great. it delivered in about 4 days, just add 100 to the normal price for shipping. i bought the board complete and they gave me straps that hadnt even come out over here yet.

FreeFerty

NSW

169 posts

FreeFerty

NSW, 169 posts

22 Dec 2006 2:33pm

I just got a board from real too, got the mission with 07 luxury straps, total including shipping turned out to be $670. I usually get my gear here in oz but hadn't seen this board anywhre and definately not at this price. It got here real quick and no duty or GST as it was under a grand.
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