Importing tyres from USA and Import Duty - Heads Up
Submitted: Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 04:21
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cycadcenter
Hi Folks,
Just a word of warning for those importing tyres etc from the USA.
Seems as though the Australian Customs have now read the fine print in the OZ/USA Free Trade Agreement and implementing it to the full extent.
There is NO import duty between the USA and OZ for products MADE in the USA. So if you buy Micky Thompsons made in the USA there is no Duty, If you buy TOYO's made in Japan there WILL BE import duty.
Customs inspectors are now checking the place of manufacture and charging Duty if the goods are non USA manufactured.
I just found this out when I enquired about bringing some Kubota machinery in from the USA which was manufactured in Japan compared to some
John Deere made in the USA. Even have to be careful there as some
John Deere's are manufactured under license in Asia.
Hope this helps.
Bruce
Fallbrook USA
Childers Qld
Reply By: Mick O - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 08:34
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 08:34
Thanks for that Bruce. Pardon my ignorance but does that relate to all US made goods (except those like food products thatmight be subject of protection tarrifs etc). I was thinking more aong the line of vehicles, motorbikes, caravans that sort of thing. I'm aware of compliance issues that might exist with these products so my question only relates to the import duties only.
Thanks
Mick
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Follow Up By: prado-wolf - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 09:38
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 09:38
In general the answer is yes.
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Reply By: prado-wolf - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 09:37
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 09:37
Bruce,
Duty has always been charged on nearly all items imported unless the tariff stipulated duty free or the importer has a concession.
The USFTA stipulates that MOST but not all which qualify for the US Origin are now duty free.
You can get a copy of the USFTA from Customs and border protection service.
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Reply By: AlbyNSW - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 11:19
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 11:19
Thanks that is interesting. Out of curiosity is it a worthwhile saving after the freighting costs etc for a set of tyres or rims ??
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Follow Up By: Muntoo - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 15:57
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 15:57
Good question, i'd like to know also.
Im after some rims that i cant get in Oz.
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Follow Up By: Member - Murray R (VIC) - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 20:20
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 20:20
Alby & Muntoo
Not related to car parts, but my daughter bought some Vans sneekers online from the USA, cost $30 freight $55. They were for my grand son 18 mth's old so the box was small, but cost heaps to freight.You really need to do your homework first.
Murray
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Follow Up By: cycadcenter - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 02:16
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 02:16
If you use the site www.tirerack.com they will give you a quote for shipping to Australia. They now also state the country of origin of the tyres on their website.
Bruce
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Follow Up By: Muntoo - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 15:34
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 15:34
Hi Bruce, i have looked on tirercak but cant work out how to get a quote to Oz. It only allows US postcodes.
How do ya do it mate?
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Follow Up By: AlbyNSW - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 15:55
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 15:55
I have been advised that a set of 4 rims would be approx $600 to a capital city airport
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Reply By: Adricat - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:24
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:24
Suspect it might have something to do with the inquiry into the future of Australian retail by the Productivity Commission, the release of new research into online shopping in Australia and a compliance campaign to crack down on people or businesses rorting the $1,000 low-value threshold.
Might also have something to do with Hardly Normal's winging about people buying from O/S.
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Reply By: jackablue - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 16:03
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 16:03
I think you will find that the fine print to be looked at is the importers responsibility. Customs haven't changed.
Alot of things say made in USA. but in reality are made or partly made in Mexico , Canada etc, and packaged up in USA. You should really get a decaration stating under what provision they are claiming the AUSFTA. Ask the supplier for one. If they are not forthcoming with such a declaration you can pretty much guarantee it wont fit the criteria.
Ps They sometimes get confused with the North America FTA they have there.
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