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Howdy,
I have done this recently,
There is a free trade agreement with the U.S, There is no import duties applicable unless it is a car or wine., a car with out driveline is considered parts.
Anything over $1000AU in value, will attract GST on the total amount of the declared value, which includes all freight and packaging.
If the goods are not made in the U.S, even if you import via the U.S. you will attract a 5% ~ 15% import duty depending on the nature of the goods, i.e. electronics, carparts, wine, videos...
The import documents must declare "Made in USA" to avoid the duties.
I also paid port clearances fees, not sure how this is determined, but it was about $45AU, I think it depends on how it is shipped.
The other consideration is the packaging must be ISPM compliant, that means it must be certified by the International Phytosanitary plant protection convention. (bug free)., if its not you will pay dearly when the customs confiscates it and gives you the choice of scrap the goods or pay for fumigation.
This applies to any timber products coming into Australia, i.e crates, including wood wool and other timber packaging bits and pieces.
Make sure the packaging is ISPM 15 compliant.
Expect to pay about $600~$800US for freight, (mine was $690 for an LS7 via Yusen with all clearances paid), and then GST on the total declared value,
regards
Dave
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