[astra]

Originally Posted by Merli

...you can bribe a European friend to order the parts and ship them to you, or try your luck with a very accommodating UK dealership...

exactly what i am doing when i import my body kit from the US

sent as a gift too, you avoid some tax?

anyone know what the percentage is?

[JaseR33]

You will still get taxed depending on how much the value is if you mark as gift. You need your mate to mark the stuff less than 1000AUD including freight. Tax will be about 20-25%. Customs tax of about 12% then add 10% GST on the total.

[astra]

Originally Posted by JaseR33

You will still get taxed depending on how much the value is if you mark as gift. You need your mate to mark the stuff less than 1000AUD including freight. Tax will be about 20-25%. Customs tax of about 12% then add 10% GST on the total.

customs raped me on tax but i still got everything bought and into the country alot cheaper then what i would of had i bought locally

[ritual44]

Originally Posted by JaseR33

You will still get taxed depending on how much the value is if you mark as gift. You need your mate to mark the stuff less than 1000AUD including freight. Tax will be about 20-25%. Customs tax of about 12% then add 10% GST on the total.

I will have to correct you dude. It is 5% duty and 10% GST. I know because I shipped a new $6000 downhill mountain bike from Canada a week ago and paid zero taxes

Under value your goods is the key, some suppliers will do it at your own risk but it does pose a problem when you want to insure the item for it's original value.

I did pay additional cost like customs/quarantine clearance and customs agent broker fees.

[astra]

Originally Posted by ritual44

I will have to correct you dude. It is 5% duty and 10% GST. I know because I shipped a new $6000 downhill mountain bike from Canada a week ago and paid zero taxes

Under value your goods is the key, some suppliers will do it at your own risk but it does pose a problem when you want to insure the item for it's original value.

I did pay additional cost like customs/quarantine clearance and customs agent broker fees.

i wanted to say the stuff i ordered was under the real value, but the guy we bought it from stuck the invoice on teh outside of the box?!?!

[e93]

Originally Posted by ritual44

I will have to correct you dude. It is 5% duty and 10% GST. I know because I shipped a new $6000 downhill mountain bike from Canada a week ago and paid zero taxes

Under value your goods is the key, some suppliers will do it at your own risk but it does pose a problem when you want to insure the item for it's original value.

I did pay additional cost like customs/quarantine clearance and customs agent broker fees.

How much were the other charges?

I have been looking at importing too. If the cost is under $1000 no duty or gst will be charged. One supplier advised he would be happy to show total value under $1000 for $3000 worth of gear.

Here is a link to Aust Customs for anyone considering offshore purchases.

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=5549

[Ozbimmer]

I know where to import the M-kit (for 335i coupe) but I couldn't find a reputable store in WA to install it.

Any suggestions?

Kingsley

[astra]

isntalling the kit isn't hard... i think the bumper just bolts on, and i think the difuser clips on

[e93]

Originally Posted by Ozbimmer

I know where to import the M-kit (for 335i coupe) but I couldn't find a reputable store in WA to install it.

Any suggestions?

Kingsley

A quality panel shop will paint and fit it for you. Suggest you find out who your local BMW approved repairer is. They tend to be the better quality shops.

My local guys are great. I just had them paint and install the Aero Lip front spoiler. It was around $200 for this. To paint and install a full msport rear bumper would be approx $500. I'm sure I could get it done a little cheaper elsewhere but the quality of their work is absolutely superb.

The OEM parts fit like a glove - not always the case with some of the imported kits. Make sure you do your research and confirm the fitment quality of the kit. Some are fibreglass, some composite plastic - generally plastic is lighter and fits better.

Happy modding

[ritual44]

Originally Posted by e93

How much were the other charges?

I have been looking at importing too. If the cost is under $1000 no duty or gst will be charged. One supplier advised he would be happy to show total value under $1000 for $3000 worth of gear.

Here is a link to Aust Customs for anyone considering offshore purchases.

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=5549

My item was sent via a freight forwarder in Canada and arrived via Toll Air Services but they don't do Customs clearance work.

It cost me $375 in total. (excluding my actual freight cost)

Includes the following:
I.T.F. / A.P.C.A. fees
Customs entires
Cartage to Quarrantine @ Rosebery
Quarantine Permit
Quarantine attendance/inspection
Stamp duty/Misc's fee service
General agency fees by brokers.

[e93]

Thanks for sharing. Means you need to do your homework to.

An Eisemann quad exhaust here is $A3100. From the US it is $A2250 plus shipping etc. Quote for shipping so far is $A721 (sounds way too high to me) plus customs clearance costs etc - might be cheaper to get it here!

[astra]

Originally Posted by e93

A quality panel shop will paint and fit it for you. Suggest you find out who your local BMW approved repairer is. They tend to be the better quality shops.

i have a great body shop that i use... north shore classic at artarmon... they have done a fantastic job on both my cars, and in future if i need something done, i will have them do it clean workshop and very professional