Australia- costs to import

[jfoord27]

Hello,

I'm looking to potentially buy a watch from the gray market and have it shipped to Australia. The problem is this would involve 15% import fees. Are there any ways to get around this? For example, if I were to buy a preowned watch in 'as new' condition (with the paperwork to prove it was used), would I avoid needing to pay the 15% fee to the Government?

Has anyone successfully been able to import to Australia without being charged exorbitant fees in the process?

Thanks

[Andad]

There are no import fees.

Just clearing costs plus GST new or used.

PM me if you want more details.

[supersam80]

Unless the seller is willing to mark the package down in value on the paperwork or you hop on a plane and go pick it up you're out of luck

[Kostas]

I’d like to go on a quick trip to fl to see DavidSW - would be cool

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Kostas

I’d like to go on a quick trip to fl to see DavidSW - would be cool

Do it, he's a great guy to meet in person.

[makak]

Originally Posted by directioneng

There are no import fees.

Just clearing costs plus GST new or used.

PM me if you want more details.

This ^

I bought a piece from Jacek from HQMilton and there was a minor handling fee for customs, then the 10% GST calculated based on the declared value. Depending on the piece, might be cheaper to fly to US with the deals on at the moment.

[mgheezy]

Fly then wear it back!