Import Tax

[dubman 39]

Going to do a group buy of bushes from overseas. Wanting to know at what value they charge tax and the % of tax they charge.

Thanks alot, this is the group buy thread btw.

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;#entry375195

Edited November 3, 2010 by dubman

[Jacko 2157]

Im confused about strong-flex, They should only charge VAT within the EU, but they wanted a company number etc to not charge VAT too me, when they shouldnt do as its being exported out of the EU.

They charged VAT on my order and im fairly confident they shouldnt be.

If i did it again I would challenge them over it, I think there maybe some sorta language issue, the emails they sent me had lots of funky polish words - say Przejazdowa ten times fast...

In terms of importing to NZ, stay below $400NZ dollars. It goes straight through customs and ends up at your door with no extra fees/delays/pissing around.

Above $400NZ, they will charge GST and Duty and processing fees etc. I cant even remember the rates, best bet is too avoid it

I cocked up an order to schmiedman last week, broke up a big order into chunks. One chunk was $522NZ charged to the CC (140 odd NZ shipping). Customs broker called me today and the duty owing is $150NZ to give you an idea.

FWIW - Schmiedman didnt charge me VAT, so dunno how strong-flex can. Its all the same EU rules.

Edited November 3, 2010 by Jacko

[Jacko 2157]

http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxat...ks/index_en.htm

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/actio...;type=RESOURCES

From vat website -

Exports outside the EU

Goods being exported outside the EU can be zero-rated as long as you:

ensure they leave the EU within set time limits (typically three months)

keep satisfactory evidence of their shipments

hold sufficient evidence from your accounting records to prove that a transaction has taken place

The detailed rules depend on whether you're exporting the goods directly, when you organise delivery, or indirectly, when your customer arranges collection. See our guide on exporting your goods outside the EU.

For exports of agricultural goods and processed foods covered by the Common Agricultural Policy, you may also be entitled to a refund or required to pay a levy. Find information about agricultural exports on the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) website - Opens in a new window.

Ive emailed strong-flex to explain why theyve charged VAT and asked them to refund it

I pay enough tax

Edited November 3, 2010 by Jacko

[dubman 39]

^ hopefully they will. Emailed them about smudging the numbers a bit to USD 300 if they can

[Jacko 2157]

Most chinese places do this without blinking an eye, dunno about the EU though..

Got a reply from strong-flex,

Some weird $1000USD minimum order for no VAT, which makes no sense too me. Smells like something fishy going on, but theyre still good value for money.

Hopefully they are good bushes too

Edited November 3, 2010 by Jacko

[Lucan 196]

You shouldn't be charged VAT etc should you?

I just paid Customs for a delivery from the states.

GST $105

Import transaction Fee $22

GST on Import Transaction Fee $3.30

Biosecurity Levy $11.10

GST on Biosecurity Levy $1.67

They milk every cent out of you.

[dubman 39]

WOW.

Just rang customs. 5% charge on the product value converted to NZD, then add 15% GST to the product price & Postage/Insurance price, then add another $38.70 customs charge if the 5% and 15% comes to $60.00 and over.

F**k me thats alotta taxes and addon costs.

[M3_Power 636]

And make sure that your broker don't try the GST on VAT thing like they tried to do with me recently - idiots!!(should the seller end up charging you this - technically it can be VAT free when it's exported.)