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      07-23-2013, 07:44 PM   #115
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Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82
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Location: Sydney, Australia

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Hey guys,

I received a quote for the shipping for 1 pallet of car parts (M3 rear end) and was wondering if anyone could shed light on the following. This is the Australia freight quote.

Quote:
Port Charge AUD 85.00 per cbm (or part thereof)
Terminal Handling AUD 25.00 per cbm (or part thereof)
Import Document Fee AUD 55.00
Delivery Order AUD 60.00
Sea Cargo AUD 20.00
FCMR AUD 35.00
Customs Clearance AUD 125.00
Electronic Entry Fee AUD 70.00 (Govt Fee)

Providing standard vehicle for delivery, the cost is AUD 75.00 plus 11.5% fuel surcharge.
All up it's at AUD$550 + GST without taking into account if my package is over 1cbm. FYI the UK portion of it is about GBP215 (~AUD$330). All up probably looking at around $1000 shipped as long as I don't have to pay any additional GST/customs fees.

As the value of the goods is less than $1000 (I have it delcared it GBP450), I'm assuming I shouldn't be stung with any extra GST but I'm still a little confused about it all.

Is there any way to avoid those fees at all? i.e. pick up from port rather than door to door etc

Alex
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