On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:10:01 +1100, Chris wrote: >Hi Kevin,There is no import duty per se on photographic materials,cameras >etc.But if the goods are of a value over $250.00au a $51.25 flat fee is >charged by customs on top of GST.Anything under 250.00 is passed ok.Check it >all out on www.customs.gov.au Regards Chris Kennedy
Chris, According to the Customs website --- Customs would not collect duty and/or GST where: -the value of the goods does not exceed $1000 for goods imported by post or $250 for goods imported air/sea cargo, other than by post; and -the Customs duty and/or GST liability of the goods does not exceed $50. This concession does not apply to: -tobacco, tobacco products or alcoholic beverages; -goods imported by a passenger arriving in Australia from overseas; -goods imported by a member of the crew of a ship or aircraft arriving from overseas; or -goods forming part of a bulk order. --- There is no duty on photographic equipment, only GST. So if it's posted and the GST liability does not exceed $50 (Includes freight costs), you can buy up to AU$499 and have it pass through at no extra cost. If it's over AU$1000 then you need formal clearance which you can do electronically which will cost you AU$27.10 plus GST or by paper form for AU$51.25 plus GST. It's worth while checking out CR Kennedy's deal just to avoid dealing with Customs. Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon
