With the way the aussie dollar is going (there predicting it might be 80 cents cum sometime next year) i thought it might be alot cheaper to import sum parts from the states.Anyone done this previosly and if so what companies have u delt with or know of and what sought of taxes are u likely to incur?Im new to this and any info would be great.
Importing parts
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Don't know what was in the previous thread, but be carefull.
Couple of examples:
-I imported a whole bunch of stuff last year (basically bought some stuff on Ebay), and the smaller stuff that wasn't worth too much (cranks, brakes, chain guide) didn't attract any additional costs coming through customs. However, I also got some forks which cost not quite $300, and I had to pay an extra $130 to get them through customs.
-My brother just bought a digital camera, and he checked there were no import duties (digital cameras attract no duties). However, he had to also pay over $100 extra to get them through customs.
I just had a look at the customs web site, and one of the basic rules is that for any consignmets over $250 being shipped in by sea/air cargo or $1000 by regular post attracts a mandatory customs clearing fee.
Also, I think you have to pay GST on such items based on the consignmet value written in on the declaration by the sender (so if you know the sender, you can get them to write down the value as less, of course this is generally a Federal offence at both ends).
Ultimately, it's only really worth it if you are importing small consignments of odd bits, or big comercial type consignments.
There is a whole lot of tax and duty implications, I would suggest you contact an accountant or lawyer if you want to do it on a serious level.
CG
Couple of examples:
-I imported a whole bunch of stuff last year (basically bought some stuff on Ebay), and the smaller stuff that wasn't worth too much (cranks, brakes, chain guide) didn't attract any additional costs coming through customs. However, I also got some forks which cost not quite $300, and I had to pay an extra $130 to get them through customs.
-My brother just bought a digital camera, and he checked there were no import duties (digital cameras attract no duties). However, he had to also pay over $100 extra to get them through customs.
I just had a look at the customs web site, and one of the basic rules is that for any consignmets over $250 being shipped in by sea/air cargo or $1000 by regular post attracts a mandatory customs clearing fee.
Also, I think you have to pay GST on such items based on the consignmet value written in on the declaration by the sender (so if you know the sender, you can get them to write down the value as less, of course this is generally a Federal offence at both ends).
Ultimately, it's only really worth it if you are importing small consignments of odd bits, or big comercial type consignments.
There is a whole lot of tax and duty implications, I would suggest you contact an accountant or lawyer if you want to do it on a serious level.
CG
Ty
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spiked, support your LBS, if you buy enough gear from them, in time they will see you as a valued customer and they will offer you deals which are very competitive with mailorder, in brissy it's the bike shops who get out and build/maintain the trails, hook up dirt from the council for dirt jumps and generaly support the riding comunity, i think it's best to support the people who are supporting you, even if you might not relise it.
Socket, does your shop (can't name any names) give you a lift to races?Socket said:Yep, mail order doesn't give you a lift to the racesTy said:
Bris Vegas must have some good shops. Don't really know of many shops here that get too involved with trail maint. let alone much else.
CG
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Yeah the mechanic(s) from my LBS took me to eildon and back... twice. Not on behalf of the shop mind you, but still... how's that for promoting loyalty and goodwill?inlina said:Socket, does your shop (can't name any names) give you a lift to races?Socket said:Yep, mail order doesn't give you a lift to the racesTy said:
Bris Vegas must have some good shops. Don't really know of many shops here that get too involved with trail maint. let alone much else.
CG
RaID
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i tried ordering a E13 chainguide through Unreal01_250 said:
he didnt reply to my email for over a week and a half
so i emailed the guy from www.dropnzone.com
he replied to my emails within 24 hrs
and so far the service has been excellent
im expecting to receive the guide next week
so far id recommend www.dropnzone.com
curtisrider
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RaID said:
When i emailed him about an evil frame and dj1's he got back to me within 24 hours.
RaID
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i guess it depends on your luck
personally i was surprised aswell as ive read the good opinions his shop has been getting both in US and here in Aus for the quick replies and excellent service
his excuse was "Hi. I'm very sorry for the late reply, e-mail has been terribly swamped
lately. To answer your questions"
nothing personal but you shmooze you loose
when he replied i already ordered the chainguide
thats just my experience
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personally i was surprised aswell as ive read the good opinions his shop has been getting both in US and here in Aus for the quick replies and excellent service
his excuse was "Hi. I'm very sorry for the late reply, e-mail has been terribly swamped
lately. To answer your questions"
nothing personal but you shmooze you loose
when he replied i already ordered the chainguide
thats just my experience
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