Thread: Buyinig Scope in States

Originally Posted by zimmer

2 posters have mentioned 700 bucks now. Why 700?

It's $400 NZ and over which attracts G.S.T. and the related charges. If the amount comes to under $60 NZ it's not collectable.

New Zealand Customs Service : Private imports by post or courier

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

It's $400 NZ and over which attracts G.S.T. and the related charges. If the amount comes to under $60 NZ it's not collectable.

New Zealand Customs Service : Private imports by post or courier

Yep, fully know that. Have brought in my share of stuff over the last 15 years where I've been over the $60 threshold and it has come straight thru (no nice letter). Mostly though of late I receive the letter. I never get wound up about it - I always budget for it to happen. If it doesn't, well so be it goodo. Also had my share of stuff sitting close to the threshold value (yeah poor planning) and the xchange rate since I placed the order has changed and has pushed me over.

I was just wondering if the 700 bucks was misinformed advise to the OP or some perception that that is the point Customs will take collecting of duties more seriously, or equally as seriously as the MAF Biosecurity checks. Important to note that second hand goods and gifts are not exempt. And it is not just goods ordered by mail order.