Ordering Overseas

[Umai Naa!!]

at this point I'm eyeing off some US spec bits from the Jetta GLI and the ECS suspension refresh kits.

But I'll also be in the need of a timing chain kit and clutch kit for a MK4 R32 which I'm hoping to source locally if you have suggestions Umai?

Yeah try the likes of Imparts, HSY and Tooleys.

Just make sure you've got a VIN with you.

[beale187]

Thank you sir, much appreciated.

[jmcc]

Hey I bought some parts off ecs last week.

Got tagged with 10% gst + 5% duty + $50 customs fee. New tax rules suck...

The shipping is pricey but you it'd because they only offer express, I compared the prices with other places and it's about the same. You could freight forward it with some cheaper shipping maybe if you aren't in a rush.
I've used shipitto before they're pretty reliable.

I bought a clutch kid from a place called cascadegerman a couple months ago, reasonable shipping and decent price.

[beale187]

great feedback thanks guys, guess I'll start saving my pennies.

[dylan8]

Silly question but at what stage do you pay the tax? I'd assume once it lands in Australia but before its delieved to you?

[Hillbilly]

So is that because you bought it through eBay Australia? Rather then direct from from the seller?

Yep and now I dont need it so it will go on the For sales here shortly

[beale187]

Silly question but at what stage do you pay the tax? I'd assume once it lands in Australia but before its delieved to you?

Another member advised me once it arrives in Aus they work out the "customs value" of the goods then the local carrier (DHL, Toll etc..) contacts you requesting the additional taxes before final delivery.