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25-11-2003, 05:53pm
Slong's topic has reminded me of something I've been meaning to ask. Who has imported stuff and been hit for duty and GST???
I have bought stuff on the net, mainly cd's, books, some bike stuff, etc, and never had a customs bill. Until the last thing that came. I got a letter saying I owed $45 in duty and $25 GST on $250 worth of stuff...
The letter says that you have to pay duty and GST on EVERYTHING that comes from O/S, except if it is a gift under $200 value...
Since I have never had to pay it b4, it was a surprise. Has anyone else who gets stuff on an irregular basis been hit???
I have bought stuff on the net, mainly cd's, books, some bike stuff, etc, and never had a customs bill. Until the last thing that came. I got a letter saying I owed $45 in duty and $25 GST on $250 worth of stuff...
The letter says that you have to pay duty and GST on EVERYTHING that comes from O/S, except if it is a gift under $200 value...
Since I have never had to pay it b4, it was a surprise. Has anyone else who gets stuff on an irregular basis been hit???