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Old 08-14-2013, 04:32 PM
billybillly
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Originally Posted by Brucebubs View Post
I`ve mentioned the AUSFTA twice before and got zero response.I bought in a guitar early this year and got Import Duty Exempt because the US seller provided the paperwork, only paid 10% Sales Tax on item value AND SHIPPING! So shipping cost IS included with items valued over $1000.
Sorry, that's wrong. You don't pay duty or tax on shipping costs, you might want to contact them to get some money back.

From website as previously mentioned...

Example 3: An importation of goods (other than tobacco products or alcoholic beverages) valued above A$1000

A$ Customs value (Cval) 2000.00
Customs duty (Duty) @ 5% of Cval 100.00
(Payable)
International transport and insurance or postage (T&I)
150.00

Value of the Taxable Importation (VoTI) (Cval+Duty+T&I)
2250.00

Goods and Services Tax (GST) @ 10% of the VoTI
225.00

(Payable)
Total payable Duty + GST
325.00
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