Exhaust Supplier A+++++

[sukebe]

No need to wait, just did a quick Google, and this link clarifies it unambiguously.

GST is payable on the value of the item + postage cost + any customs that is payable.

http://www.ato.gov.au/content/downlo...3124012006.pdf

To add to this, you are liable for IMPORT DUTY (15%) if the the GOODS are valued over $1000. IF you are liable for import duty, then you are also liable for GST. GST is calculated on the goods + postage + customs. I have found that things coming by DHL and UPS have gone under the radar, but surface mail gets stung (thats my experience).

[spiff]

sorry to dig this from the deep.
i'm looking at importing stuff through priceusa.com.au (recommended here - http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=29365.
there is a feature where they can consolidate all your various purchases and send it at one go. if it all adds up to over $1000, do i get pinged for the 15% import tax? would it then be cheaper to get them to send it over in multiple packages? i wonder if they can declare the value to be less than $1000.