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M1one1M · 08-04-2011, 12:26 AM

Can someone clear something up for me.
Am I mistaken in thinking that due to the US-Australian Free Trade Agreement, any product manufactured in the US is not subject to duty above $1,000 that would otherwise be imposed if the product was made in another country?

Alpha Trion · 08-21-2011, 11:24 PM

hey guys, have a scenario for yas..

If i was to purchase wheels from China for $900 and have them shipped (by boat) to Botany here in NSW.. is there any special thing i need to know? any extra costs once landed.

Or is it the same as general shipping?

Taymaishu · 08-22-2011, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackonblack135

hey guys, have a scenario for yas..

If i was to purchase wheels from China for $900 and have them shipped (by boat) to Botany here in NSW.. is there any special thing i need to know? any extra costs once landed.

Or is it the same as general shipping?

If the customs value (ie: price of goods you paid in AUD and any other extras excluding shipping) is under one thousand you do not pay duty or GST.

However be aware you may be forced to pay a brokerage fee for a shipping broker who receives the items in Australia.

Best to confirm door to door shipment with your vendor so you won't get stung with a broker. Be absolutely certain it is door to door.

Alpha Trion · 08-22-2011, 08:26 AM

but it's def NOT door to door.. i tried

hmmmm.....

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-22-2011, 08:30 AM

even with door to door I got stung $160 by DBS when importing my VMRs

BMW86 · 08-22-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

even with door to door I got stung $160 by DBS when importing my VMRs

DB Shenker have stung me in the past for door to door as well. They didn't give a choice either, I think they take advantage of a lot of people.

MrBlonde · 08-22-2011, 05:52 PM

DB Schenker are shit.

Taymaishu · 08-22-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

DB Schenker are shit.

We used them a lot to transport boats back and forth to Europe, but that was before the merge with DB, so they were still Schenker Stinnes.

Sounds like they're bluffing people into broker fees

BMW86 · 08-22-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

We used them a lot to transport boats back and forth to Europe, but that was before the merge with DB, so they were still Schenker Stinnes.

Sounds like they're bluffing people into broker fees

They hold your shipment in customs and demand payment of fees otherwise they won't release it. I know they take advantage of people because in those situations the additional fees are not warranted and payment has been made for door to door. I had to pay fees for a shipment that was door to door and under $1000.

Looks · 09-05-2011, 06:25 AM

This is probably a n00b question, but what sort of costs would I be up for buying a BMPE from an eBay store? Price is just under $800 and shipping is $250. (note: eBay store is in USA)

Thanks in advance.

Taymaishu · 09-05-2011, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looks

This is probably a n00b question, but what sort of costs would I be up for buying a BMPE from an eBay store? Price is just under $800 and shipping is $250. (note: eBay store is in USA)

Thanks in advance.

You won't have to pay CVT Duty or GST as per the first post.

dh58 · 09-13-2011, 12:59 PM

ok no we dont lol

Taymaishu · 09-13-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dh58

Maybe this thread might be helpful if we had some shipping costs that we've incurred from various places.

For example, I bought 4 tyres from tirerack and shipping for me to Sydney was $350.

That way we know we have to keep our products under 650 or we'll incur these costs.

No, that's not correct.

If you read the post you'll see that shipping is NOT included in CV calculations - this is the very first line of my post!

Also in the original post is an example of costings.

dh58 · 09-13-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

No, that's not correct.

If you read the post you'll see that shipping is NOT included in CV calculations - this is the very first line of my post!

Also in the original post is an example of costings.

argh second fail in matter of hours.. Today has gone on way too long for me

Tay what's the difference between "international transport and insurances" and shipping? Above it says that the local transport costs are included but to our shores it isn't..

Maybe i'm lining up for a 3rd fail here.. :/

Taymaishu · 09-13-2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dh58

argh second fail in matter of hours.. Today has gone on way too long for me

Tay what's the difference between "international transport and insurances" and shipping? Above it says that the local transport costs are included but to our shores it isn't..

Maybe i'm lining up for a 3rd fail here.. :/

Ha, no worries

The difference is that if you take out insurance that is covered by Australia Post AND the original shipping agency (not by DHL etc. where the insurance is covered door-to-door by the one company), then the price of domestic delivery/insurance is calculates as part of the CV.

As an example, say you bought something from a private vendor in the US for $950AUD.

Shipping costs say $200.

The private vendor decides to ship via USPS which when lands in Australia gets handled by Aus Post. The cost of shipping and handling (and insurance if applicable) from the boat when it docks in Australia to your door is included as part of the Customs Value. So if it costs more than $50 of that $200 for Australia Post's handling and insurance, then that would put the CV over $1000 and you may be liable for GST and Duty.

Hope that helps!

PS: No 3rd fail

good question!

Harlequin · 09-28-2011, 07:11 PM

**********s just quoted me $428.09 shipping for an Injen CAI that costs $398.95. They also will only ship to the nearest airport (I assume this means there would be a broker involved) and insist on payment via Wire Transfer.

You can guess what I told them...

-satanic- · 09-28-2011, 09:49 PM

Should definitely add something about Customs Clearance and/or Port Fees to help members differentiate between what types of shipping will generate "surprises" and which ones won't.

dh58 · 09-29-2011, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

**********s just quoted me $428.09 shipping for an Injen CAI that costs $398.95. They also will only ship to the nearest airport (I assume this means there would be a broker involved) and insist on payment via Wire Transfer.

You can guess what I told them...

lol.

RaihaX · 09-29-2011, 12:52 AM

yeah that was similar to my berk axleback quote ($400 for exhaust) with 500-600 shipping

dh58 · 09-29-2011, 01:14 AM

Can't you get this sent to a friend in the US and have them ship it to you?

Harlequin · 09-29-2011, 02:18 AM

Don't know anyone in the US...

dh58 · 09-29-2011, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Don't know anyone in the US...

hmmm....

i would offer to help but I don't know the legal situations etc surrounding it..

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09-05-2011, 06:25 AM	#32
Looks Enlisted Member Drives: BSM 125i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	This is probably a n00b question, but what sort of costs would I be up for buying a BMPE from an eBay store? Price is just under $800 and shipping is $250. (note: eBay store is in USA) Thanks in advance. Last edited by Looks; 09-05-2011 at 06:31 AM.

09-13-2011, 12:59 PM	#34
dh58 Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bunker in Sydney Posts: 438 iTrader: (0)	ok no we dont lol Last edited by dh58; 09-13-2011 at 01:28 PM.

09-28-2011, 07:11 PM	#38
Harlequin Colonel Drives: '11 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member Posts: 2,532 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i M Sport [4.58]	********s just quoted me $428.09 shipping for an Injen CAI that costs $398.95. They also will only ship to the nearest airport (I assume this means there would be a broker involved) and insist on payment via Wire Transfer**. You can guess what I told them... __________________ AW3 135i \| BMW Performance: 313 Rims, Exhaust, Diffuser, Spoiler, Grills & Pedals \| DCT \| BMS CAI \| Eibach Pro Kit \| M3 Swaybar \| P3 Vent Gauge \| M3 Steering Wheel ///M Mirrors \| Kerscher Splitter \| LUX V3 \| Blackline LCI Tails \| Octane Tint \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| JL Audio 10W6v2 \| Pioneer Amp \| Black Roof

09-28-2011, 09:49 PM	#39
-satanic- Private First Class Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	Should definitely add something about Customs Clearance and/or Port Fees to help members differentiate between what types of shipping will generate "surprises" and which ones won't. __________________ \| 2011 BMW 135i \| AW, N55, Prof. Nav, 18% Tints, Kerscher CF Splitter, CF Rear Spoiler, Matte Black Grilles Build Thread

08-04-2011, 12:26 AM	#23
M1one1M Banned Drives: nothing Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	Can someone clear something up for me. Am I mistaken in thinking that due to the US-Australian Free Trade Agreement, any product manufactured in the US is not subject to duty above $1,000 that would otherwise be imposed if the product was made in another country?

08-21-2011, 11:24 PM	#24
Alpha Trion Second Lieutenant Drives: 135 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 289 iTrader: (0)	hey guys, have a scenario for yas.. If i was to purchase wheels from China for $900 and have them shipped (by boat) to Botany here in NSW.. is there any special thing i need to know? any extra costs once landed. Or is it the same as general shipping?

08-22-2011, 08:26 AM	#26
Alpha Trion Second Lieutenant Drives: 135 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 289 iTrader: (0)	but it's def NOT door to door.. i tried hmmmm.....

08-22-2011, 08:30 AM	#27
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Brigadier General Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,420 iTrader: (3)	even with door to door I got stung $160 by DBS when importing my VMRs

09-29-2011, 12:52 AM	#41
RaihaX Major General Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth Posts: 5,030 iTrader: (2)	yeah that was similar to my berk axleback quote ($400 for exhaust) with 500-600 shipping

09-29-2011, 01:14 AM	#42
dh58 Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bunker in Sydney Posts: 438 iTrader: (0)	Can't you get this sent to a friend in the US and have them ship it to you?

09-29-2011, 02:18 AM	#43
Harlequin Colonel Drives: '11 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member Posts: 2,532 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i M Sport [4.58]	Don't know anyone in the US... __________________ AW3 135i \| BMW Performance: 313 Rims, Exhaust, Diffuser, Spoiler, Grills & Pedals \| DCT \| BMS CAI \| Eibach Pro Kit \| M3 Swaybar \| P3 Vent Gauge \| M3 Steering Wheel ///M Mirrors \| Kerscher Splitter \| LUX V3 \| Blackline LCI Tails \| Octane Tint \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| JL Audio 10W6v2 \| Pioneer Amp \| Black Roof

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