OK
Have an answer back from customs. I have asked about Germany so see what happens, seems he missed that. But USA is piss easy.... ALL IN $AUD dont forget.
Cost of goods you pay 5% to customs.
Then there's a 10% GST on total which is cost of goods, the 5%, freight/insurance and some $50 to $70 customs paperwork.
So tell me, with the Aussie dollar the way it is and the new free trade agreement with USA why are USA made chippers still so expensive?
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Dear Eric
Thank you for your email.
Goods that originate in the United States of America (USA) are entitled to preferential rates of customs duty Under the Australia - United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA). There are no equivalent preferential rates for goods originating in Germany. Wood chippers and chainsaws are generally classified under Chapter 84 of the customs tariff and attract duty rate of 5% (please note that unless indicated in Schedule 5 of the customs tariff, rates for US originating goods are 'Free'). For the specific tariff codes, please refer to the customs tariff at our website Customs home page by selecting [import export] [customs tariff]. Scroll down to Chapter 84 and click on the pdf icon opposite Goods.
Duty is levied on the purchase price of the goods and the GST is calculated on the purchase price plus any duty payable plus the overseas freight and insurance. Since second hand goods generally cost less than brand new goods, the duties/taxes would be less in general.
Cost recovery charges apply for processing of Import Declarations. The cost will depend on whether the declaration is lodged electronically or as a documentary (manual) declaration at a Customs office. As a guide these costs are approximately $50-70 and are payable in ADDITION to the assessed taxes for the consignment.
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