Originally posted by Jasvox Can I step in for a moment and ask a related question? I will be immigrating to Australia in October and am not entirely clear of the rules for buying items from the USA and having it/them shipped to Australia. If I am reading the above posts clearly, I can buy items from B&H for example, and as long as the total value is less than $1000 AUD, I only pay for the shipping and no import fees or duty?
Thank you very much!
Jason
So, my friend was on holiday in the States recently, and when he returned he had bought a guitar for $999 (deliberately got it down to that price) so that he didn't have to pay what we call DUTY (note: it's not called import tax, you probably won't hear anyone refer to it as that) - so on items less than $1000, no.
However, your situation is different... you are MOVING over here. Presumably bringing your stuff with you, now I am not a duty lawyer, but I can't see how Australian Customs would slap a tax on you for moving your stuff over here. I mean that would be ridiculous, even for our ridiculous government.
In the process of moving here, you are not an Australian citizen and therefore are exempt from our charges etc., so I can't see how they would tax you.
If I were you I'd have a look at the website and maybe even call them, just to be sure, but no, I think you'll be fine.