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Gold-mk1 · 29-09-2005, 03:08 PM

Whats are the regulations like for imports ? anything goes ?

Im in Herts, north of London, about an hours drive from Santa Pod raceway.

imported_brackie · 29-09-2005, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Gold-mk1

Whats are the regulations like for imports ? anything goes ?

The biggest hindrance to importing is Autralian Design Rules. Better if the car is pre '89 but horrendous if later. In fact, in the, "Forget it!" category. If you have owned the car for 12 months in another country of residence, you can bring it in as a "personal import" and get around them. So, according to the beaurocrats who uphold the legislation, it's OK for the car to be unsafe if you already owned it overseas. On top of the cost of compliance, there is import duty, quarantine charges, freight, steam cleaning, customs etc. etc. which basically makes it pretty expensive to import a car you have bought overseas. There are a few cars that circumvent the legislation. These are "Specialist Vehicles" and the Corrado is one of them. To give you an idea of compliance costs for ADRs, duty and other costs, here are some examples for Jap. imports:

SHIPPING, CUSTOMS & AGENTS FEES - Shipping costs from Japan, Customs Charges in Australia and Customs Agents Fees $1800

CUSTOMS DUTY & GST- Customs Duty on FOB price only (10%) and GST on FOB Price and Shipping Charges(10%) (4WD VEHICLES ONLY 5% Customs)

COMPLIANCE (Up To 1990 Models) - This is an estimate of the cost of bringing the car up to ADRs (Australian Design Rules) Generally ranges from $800-$1600. Compliance ADD $1500 for up to 1988 models, Compliance ADD $4500 for models 1989 onwards

REGISTRATION - Include your local Registration AND Stamp Duty costs.

So, it can be a very expensive business! You would really have to desire the car!