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02-08-2009, 11:41 AM
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I was recently thinking about getting a new car... something bigger. But after getting drunk last night and seeing my car parked outside, i fell in love with the focus again so im thinking im gonna spend the money i was gonna spend on some upgrades. Im looking at getting these
http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...cts_id=591{559 my question is when im importing these how strong is the chance of me getting slapped with a $200 import tax? |
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02-08-2009, 02:36 PM
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It's likely, I believe the threshold is $1000 AUD.
That is of course if euro parts state the actual value on the customs papers.
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02-08-2009, 05:33 PM
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From memory, you will be up for much more than $200 import tax, when importing something greater than $1000 in value.
You need to pay 10% GST on the total value of: the cost of your product + shipping and insurances costs. You also will need to pay an additional 10% customs duty on automotive parts, based on the value of the product alone. There may also be a customs clearance fee. |
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02-08-2009, 11:37 PM
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hmmm would it be able to clear customs if they stated it was under $1000... Anyone got away with this before? I dunno as it stands it works out around 1360ish for the kit i dont really wanna add another 250+ onto that if i can avoid it. Any idea's im fairly new to Australia so not too sure on best place to get parts and such
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03-08-2009, 09:58 AM
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When it comes to coilovers, I'd personally prefer the Eibach or Bilstein, but if you're looking for something locally, Pedders does a coilover kit for the Focus. You would have the advantage of a having local warranty as well. Pedders also does a rear alignment kit, to help correct the rear camber problem the Focus gets with more extreme lowering. |
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