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Post by Hunter21 on Apr 13, 2013 16:13:57 GMT
Just a quicky...can i get some info from Aussies that have imported swords...is it a pain? What do you pay if its over $1000 I am aware that Victoria is pretty hard on swords but im in SA and ive read the police weapons guide and swords seem to be ok...
Little help thanks
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Post by Deepbluedave on Apr 13, 2013 21:02:19 GMT
Hey Hunter swords are ok in SA, as for customs you have to pay gst 10% of price plus a customs fee of about $60, they can also add the customs fee to any item you import if they want to look at too. When you buy ask if they charge Vat or GST as some companys/ makers will deduct this from the total before you buy (Albion Europe being one). Welcome from another South Aussie.
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Post by Bluntsword on Apr 14, 2013 1:35:28 GMT
Welcome Hunter21, Nothing to worry about (unless your a criminal and have been flagged) I've bought mulitple swords from USA and from Asia (HK and China) with out any problems what so ever (I'm in VIC as well). Customs with searching rights might see the attached invoice and if over $1000 they will hold the package and send you a invoice to pay. Or you can fill out the form before hand and send it to customs. Read below site for instructions. website: www.customs.gov.au/site/page5653.asp"Goods with a declared or assessed value over A$1,000 You will be sent a First Notice by Australia Post if you have imported goods with a declared or assessed value of more than A$1,000. In this case, you need to lodge an import declaration to Customs and Border Protection for the goods. The declaration will be assessed for duty, GST and Wine Equalisation Tax (if applicable). An import processing charge will also apply. Customs and Border Protection will advise you of the amount you need to pay before your parcel will be delivered to you. Customs and Border Protection cannot allow goods with a value over A$1,000 to be delivered by Australia Post until an import declaration is made and any liability for duty, taxes and charges is paid in full. There may also be AQIS requirements to be met before Australia Post can deliver your goods."
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Post by Paul on Apr 14, 2013 2:00:40 GMT
Correct, I have also imported both katanas and euro swords into Australia / Victoria without issue. So long as its is declared and you don't have a history you will be fine.
As to GST it's can be a bit hit and miss, yes technically if over $1,000 then it should be + 10% GST and some fees, however sometimes customs does not pich this up as I don't think the inspect 100% of imports. Also some sellers are happy to put a decloration on the goods for amounts less that $1,000 which can help but customs does have the authority to deem the value above this.
Cheers Paul
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Apr 14, 2013 4:12:51 GMT
I have imported swords and knives from all over the world over many years, mostly without a hitch into South Australia, in my view the greatest difficulty is importing from the USA. In regard to taxation I have never had to pay additional fees, but I don't often import things valued over $1000,
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Post by Hunter21 on Apr 14, 2013 14:09:18 GMT
Cheers for that guys...when i get back from OS im gonna start doing something i left long ago...COLLECTING SWORDS
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