Thread: Importing, Shipping, pitfalls and work arounds

Originally Posted by steven

What happens when you import > $1000NZD?

I have got a NZ Customs client code number but otherwise I have no idea on what I need to do to make an import go OK. So what if anything do I need to set in place please?

You place the order, it gets sent.
There is an address on the box....yours.
If it is assessed as being subject to GST, ( depending on the declared value ), the value of the item plus the cost of shipping will attract GST....and maybe MAF levies as well.
Customs will mail a GST invoice to the address on the box.
You can pay buy CC over the phone if you wish.
Customs release the item and it is delivered.

Or you get lucky and it slips through.

B