[LINK] Claim by Harvey Norman That Imports Are GST Free

[Scott Howard]

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Michael Skeggs mike at bystander.net <
mskeggs at gmail.com> wrote:

> For imports via normal post/airmail there is no taxes or duty
> collected if the total value is below $1000.
> FedEx and UPS do collect GST and duty (where applicable) for lower
> value imports. I think they will collect if the tax/duty is over $50.
>

This changed a few years ago.  It used to be that the limit was $1000 via
Aus Post, but $250 via "courier" (ie, non AusPost)

As of a few years ago it's $1000 regardless of whether it's Australia Post
or Courier.

They will then also charge an administration charge.
> Since the post office is pretty honest and reliable here, and the
> FedEx and UPS rates are extortionate, even without the customs
> charges, it is nuts to use them.
>

This depends on your contract with Fedex.  If you're sending more than the
very occasional package, if the paperwork is completed correctly, and if
the duty is being charged to a Fedex account you can normally completely
eliminate their fees.

  Scott.