Today's Job...

[husq2100]

With the many imports i have done (saws,tools clothes etc) j have always been told by customs/ Aus post and in one case the customs broker that the cost of shipping WAS included and its the AU$ value, so anything over AU$1000 INCLUDING shipping would incure the GST and import duty.

I normally use USPS if shipping from the USA, but in the end its up to the person sending what they are willing to use.

Right or wrong on the $1k, i just stay under it or send in multipull parcels.

 

[AUSSIE1]

Well here is another saw brought into Aus over $1000 (including shipping) without any duties.

This time time UPS and previously USPS.

 

[husq2100]

Thats cool mate, im all for it. But as I have been told, I wont push the issue with them......we all know who wins that one

 

[AUSSIE1]

Thats cool mate, im all for it. But as I have been told, I wont push the issue with them......we all know who wins that one

For sure. I think I've been getting the winning ticket each time. Possibly just luck. Almost suggests alot slip through undetected.

 

[husq2100]

For sure. I think I've been getting the winning ticket each time. Possibly just luck. Almost suggests alot slip through undetected.

I think they are more worried about flora and forna coming in, drugs etc....now where did I leave that extra cash for a Solo 681 :greenchainsaw:

 

[MCW]

With the many imports i have done (saws,tools clothes etc) j have always been told by customs/ Aus post and in one case the customs broker that the cost of shipping WAS included and its the AU$ value, so anything over AU$1000 INCLUDING shipping would incure the GST and import duty.

I normally use USPS if shipping from the USA, but in the end its up to the person sending what they are willing to use.

Right or wrong on the $1k, i just stay under it or send in multipull parcels.

I agree Serg, best to play it safe mate but it does state on the Custom's website that postage is not included in the AUD$1000 limit. Over the years I have imported 10's of 1000's of dollars worth of chainsaw and golf equipment from the US with no problems but declared value (as opposed to actual value ) has always been under AUD$1000 (I've known about this limit for ages).
My error was not telling Brad about this limit and also continuosly adding to the vast list of things he sent me! Solely my fault, not Brads by the way.
Earlier this year I imported about USD$6000 worth of chainsaw gear spread over a number of packages. Customs reserves the right to combine package values if parcels are sent in a short time period and can treat the numerous parcels as ONE parcel. I only found this out after I imported a heap of chain and bars from a Stens sale so probably got lucky. Import tarrifs range from 4-17% according to the girl I was speaking to at Customs depending on what the parcel contains. Unlike the last guy the girl I was speaking to this morning was lovely and very helpful (Thanks Grace!).
I spent hours searching for the appopriate tarrif for a 90cc chainsaw with no luck - I emailed Customs (Grace!) and even she couldn't tell me what the appropriate tarrif code is...

 

[husq2100]

I agree Serg, best to play it safe mate but it does state on the Custom's website that postage is not included in the AUD$1000 limit. Over the years I have imported 10's of 1000's of dollars worth of chainsaw and golf equipment from the US with no problems but declared value (as opposed to actual value ) has always been under AUD$1000 (I've known about this limit for ages).
My error was not telling Brad about this limit and also continuosly adding to the vast list of things he sent me! Solely my fault, not Brads by the way.
Earlier this year I imported about USD$6000 worth of chainsaw gear spread over a number of packages. Customs reserves the right to combine package values if parcels are sent in a short time period and can treat the numerous parcels as ONE parcel. I only found this out after I imported a heap of chain and bars from a Stens sale so probably got lucky. Import tarrifs range from 4-17% according to the girl I was speaking to at Customs depending on what the parcel contains. Unlike the last guy the girl I was speaking to this morning was lovely and very helpful (Thanks Grace!).
I spent hours searching for the appopriate tarrif for a 90cc chainsaw with no luck - I emailed Customs (Grace!) and even she couldn't tell me what the appropriate tarrif code is...

sounds typical of those types of situations.....depends on the person on the day and how they are feeling (regarding the tarrif %)

good to know they dont include shipping, it gives a bit more leway......would there be any difference from state to state......stranger things have happened

 

[tdi-rick]

Australian Customs Tariff concession codes

8467.81 CHAINSAWS, engine capacity greater than 67 cc, whether or not
imported with guide bar, but NOT including guide bars when
imported as initial spares or replacement parts.
Op. 04.06.1993 Dec. 04.06.1993 - TC 9305593

8467.81.00 CHAINSAWS, whether or not imported with guide bar, but NOT
including guide bars imported as initial spares or replacement
parts
Op. 24.08.1993 Dec. 18.03.1994 - TC 9307538

8467.81.00 CHAINSAWS, hydraulic powered, portable, hand operated, operating
weight 3 kg to 12 kg inclusive, power output 3.7 kW to 12 kW
inclusive
Op. 22.09.1993 Dec. 27.01.1994 - TC 9310289

8467.91.00 PARTS, CHAINSAW AND POWERHEAD, excluding guide bars and electronic
ignition modules
Op. 29.07.1994 Dec. 31.01.1995 - TC 9406423

 

[tdi-rick]

and some more

8409.91.10 PARTS, CHAINSAW ENGINE, being piston rings
Op. 18.01.1995 Dec. 21.04.1995 - TC 9500966

8409.91.10 POWERHEAD CARBURETTOR PARTS, being ANY of the following:
(a) fixed jet;
(b) filter;
(c) top cover;
(d) speed adjustment screws;
(e) cup plug;
(f) inlet needle;
(g) inlet lever;
(h) spindle;
(i) metering diaphragm;
(j) valve jet;
(k) adjuster;
(l) throttle shaft with lever;
(m) throttle shutter;
(n) choke shaft with lever;
(o) choke shutter;
(p) pump diaphragm;
(q) bottom cover;
(r) idle speed adjust screw;
(s) retainer;
(t) terminal socket;
(u) clip
Op. 10.07.1995 Dec. 20.10.1995 - TC 9508788

8413.81.90 CHAINSAW OIL PUMPS
Op. 10.07.1995 Dec. 20.10.1995 - TC 9508802

8413.91.90 CHAINSAW OIL PUMP PARTS, being ANY of the following:
(a) pump piston;
(b) roll pin;
(c) plug;
(d) hose;
(e) spline screw;
(f) worm;
(g) control bolt;
(h) elbow connector;
(i) pick up body
Op. 10.07.1995 Dec. 20.10.1995 - TC 9508801

 

[MCW]

Australian Customs Tariff concession codes

8467.81 CHAINSAWS, engine capacity greater than 67 cc, whether or not
imported with guide bar, but NOT including guide bars when
imported as initial spares or replacement parts.
Op. 04.06.1993 Dec. 04.06.1993 - TC 9305593

8467.81.00 CHAINSAWS, whether or not imported with guide bar, but NOT
including guide bars imported as initial spares or replacement
parts
Op. 24.08.1993 Dec. 18.03.1994 - TC 9307538

8467.81.00 CHAINSAWS, hydraulic powered, portable, hand operated, operating
weight 3 kg to 12 kg inclusive, power output 3.7 kW to 12 kW
inclusive
Op. 22.09.1993 Dec. 27.01.1994 - TC 9310289

8467.91.00 PARTS, CHAINSAW AND POWERHEAD, excluding guide bars and electronic
ignition modules
Op. 29.07.1994 Dec. 31.01.1995 - TC 9406423

and some more

8409.91.10 PARTS, CHAINSAW ENGINE, being piston rings
Op. 18.01.1995 Dec. 21.04.1995 - TC 9500966

8409.91.10 POWERHEAD CARBURETTOR PARTS, being ANY of the following:
(a) fixed jet;
(b) filter;
(c) top cover;
(d) speed adjustment screws;
(e) cup plug;
(f) inlet needle;
(g) inlet lever;
(h) spindle;
(i) metering diaphragm;
(j) valve jet;
(k) adjuster;
(l) throttle shaft with lever;
(m) throttle shutter;
(n) choke shaft with lever;
(o) choke shutter;
(p) pump diaphragm;
(q) bottom cover;
(r) idle speed adjust screw;
(s) retainer;
(t) terminal socket;
(u) clip
Op. 10.07.1995 Dec. 20.10.1995 - TC 9508788

8413.81.90 CHAINSAW OIL PUMPS
Op. 10.07.1995 Dec. 20.10.1995 - TC 9508802

8413.91.90 CHAINSAW OIL PUMP PARTS, being ANY of the following:
(a) pump piston;
(b) roll pin;
(c) plug;
(d) hose;
(e) spline screw;
(f) worm;
(g) control bolt;
(h) elbow connector;
(i) pick up body
Op. 10.07.1995 Dec. 20.10.1995 - TC 9508801

From this day forth Rick you shall be known as "GOOGLE GURU"...

 

[AUSSIE1]

From this day forth Rick you shall be known as "GOOGLE GURU"...

I'll second that.
But it has been known for some time.

 

[husq2100]

Rick is definitly the man....also on a few other fourms we frequent.

have to ask though, what does all that customs stuff mean

 

[AUSSIE1]

Rick is definitly the man....also on a few other fourms we frequent.

have to ask though, what does all that customs stuff mean

I'm glad you asked.

I would of thought percentages would be attached.
Maybe you cross reference the codes back somewhere.

 

[tdi-rick]

I have about 10-15meg of Customs crap saved on the HD, I was checking out duties a few months back for commercially importing stuff

Customs Tariff Schedules list the duties applied and list it as a %, Customs TCO's (like those listed above) are the concession codes, which I'm guessing when quoted nullify duties, but I'd double check that with a Customs broker or Customs.
I've only ever been able to find the TCO's for saws, but bars by themselves carry 5% duty (5% is pretty standard for most everything without a concession)

 

[tdi-rick]

FWIW, here's an example of a Tariff Schedule

8301
PADLOCKS AND LOCKS (KEY, COMBINATION OR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED), OF BASE METAL; CLASPS AND FRAMES WITH CLASPS, INCORPORATING LOCKS, OF BASE METAL; KEYS FOR ANY OF THE FOREGOING ARTICLES, OF BASE METAL:
8301.10.00
01 No
-Padlocks
5%
8301.20.00
02 No
-Locks of a kind used for motor vehicles
10%
DC:5%
From 1 January 2010
5%
8301.30.00
03 No
-Locks of a kind used for furniture
5%
8301.40.00
31 No
-Other locks
5%
8301.50.00
06 No
-Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks
Free
8301.60.00
07 ..
-Parts
5%
8301.70.00
08 No
-Keys presented separately
5%
CA:Free

 

[MCW]

I'll second that.
But it has been known for some time.

Imagine the sort of naughty pictures he can find? Heh heh...

 

[tdi-rick]

Imagine the sort of naughty pictures he can find? Heh heh...

Lucky I'm still on dial up or I'd be blind by now.... :monkey:

 

[MCW]

Lucky I'm still on dial up or I'd be blind by now.... :monkey:

Excellent!!!

 

[AUSSIE1]

Imagine the sort of naughty pictures he can find? Heh heh...

I could add very well to that, but better refrain.

 

[AUSSIE1]

Lucky I'm still on dial up or I'd be blind by now.... :monkey:

Or is that makin chineeza?