Some interesting links.
Germany - Country information - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade When buying over the internet Customs Tariff HS2007 Importing Goods by Post
Please note, I have emailed customs to get some answers now the way I see it you only have to pay a small customs fee and 10%GST on the incoming.
Simon, even today when you address your boss or superior in Germany you use Herr Frei, not G'day Eric or even Herr Eric Frei ... lots of ingrained tradition and respect ... Japs similar.
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To: information@customs.gov.au
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 5:08 PM
Subject: Importing from USA and Germany
Hi
I run a discussion forum and although we searched the net for information it was somewhat vague as to what exactly we could expect to be the costs of importing.
For the exercise please do not consider freight costs, however I realise from reading your site that the cost of freight and customs duty is included in the cost of the item then GST applied.
Anyway. We are looking at importing machinery, value over $10k
Questions for you. Please note that we are looking at COSTS not quarantine procedures etc.
1/ Is there any difference between importing from USA or Germany?
2/ Is there any difference importing new or second hand?
3/ What is the costs say if we were importing 50 chainsaws worth $25k from Germany?
4/ What is the costs if we were importing 50 chainsaws worth $25k from USA?
5/ What is the costs if we were importing a $35k new wood chipper from USA?
6/ What is the costs if we were importing a "clean as new" $20k chipper from USA?
If you have links to the answers please include them in your reply.
Regards
Eric Frei
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