Tyres - what did you get?

[team_v]

Duty is 22.5% and you have to add another 10%!?? WOW

Plus customs fees. (i think around $50 or $100)

[MGV]

Does anyone have a mate with a boat? Like a really, really big boat?? If so, MULTIPLE GROUP BUYS!! Just think... No duties or taxes, a couple of cartons for boat owner instead of shipping! With the money we save, we could get even more performance/appearance enhancements!

Now where was that "who tows a boat" thread... ?

[brad]

duty is 5% & is levied on the $1500 total = $75. GST is 10% but I can't remember if it's on the $1500 or $1575, so I called it $150 hence my use of the ~ to denote approx.

[DoggieHowser]

Ah so the 225 is GST and duties included.

Lemme go back to my Google Docs spreadsheet.

[team_v]

Some countries also share a free trade agreement with Australia though so i believe you don't incur duty if the item is manufactured and sent from those countries.

I thought duty on automotive parts was 5% but on other things (wine etc) it can be up to 15%

[Diesel_vert]

$1200 (goods) x 1.05 (5% customs duty) = $1260

$1260 + $300 (shipping) = $1560

$1560 x 1.1 (10% GST) = $1716

Source: Australian Customs - Buying over the internet

However, there may (or may not) be other fees and charges that apply. Don't assume that the above is all you'll pay.

[roscoe1974]

$1200 (goods) x 1.05 (5% customs duty) = $1260

$1260 + $300 (shipping) = $1560

$1560 x 1.1 (10% GST) = $1716

Source: Australian Customs - Buying over the internet

However, there may (or may not) be other fees and charges that apply. Don't assume that the above is all you'll pay.

Most likely, if you're over the $1000 mark and Customs gets involved, you also may need to engage a Customs Broker as negotiating the system (ICS for Integrated Cargo System) is a bit of a nightmare - most people find it easier just to get a Broker to do it on their behalf. No idea on fees for that though but I don't think it's exorbitant and may save a headache...

[TobyJ82]

Hi Guys,

Just a little bit confused as to how much I should fill my tyres.

18" Eagle F1's that came from the dealer with 37-40psi.

Fuel cap says 220kpa, which is 32psi.

Can't go wrong with fuel cap recommendation?

[team_v]

Hi Guys,

Just a little bit confused as to how much I should fill my tyres.

18" Eagle F1's that came from the dealer with 37-40psi.

Fuel cap says 220kpa, which is 32psi.

Can't go wrong with fuel cap recommendation?

32 seems low.
I run 38 in the fronts and 36 in the rears

36 all around is good.

[TobyJ82]

Ok, will fix this up later today.

Was trying to get the tyres right so I could calibrate the pressure sensors.