Australian customs

[AAH]

I'm just about to order the bulk of this years leds and I thought I'd better check beforehand what the dollar threshold is for imports coming into Australia before there is import duty.

Thanks in advance

 

[kane]

$1000 (including shipping) is the threshhold. Over this point, you are liable to GST, plus import tariffs (which vary depending on the type of product), plus a clearence fee of sorts from memory.

Here's a link to the official info:
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5549.asp

 

[tuppetsdad]

Good link Kane.

Imported items are classified by according to their intended use and construction (Tariff Codes) and import duty is will be charged unless there is a Tariff concession. Generally the Tariff concession rate is 0% for LED lights and controllers so duty is not payable. If you import these together with other goods you may get these classified in another way.