Hi all,

I've been trying to find some simple information on what it would mean for import duties/fees etc etc from importing products made in the US and all I can find is pages and pages of jibberish!

Does or has anyone had experiences in importing bulk products into Australia that are made in the US and know the benefits of the free trade agreement between our countries.

Also how to go about getting any concessions and what documentation is needed to prove the items are in fact US made.

I'm contemplating importing quite a few things in but need all the info so I can work out whether it is viable or not.

Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Wayne

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Wayne have you been here yet http://www.export.gov/FTA/australia/index.asp

The concept of "originating" goods can be a complicated one. The details are in the text of the U.S.-Australia FTA. Details regarding how Australia determines whether goods are originating can be found at the Australia Customs Service website, www.customs.gov.au. Click on the following links for information on how to determine if your product qualifies for preferential tariff treatment, how to use the tariff elimination schedule, how to document origin, and frequently asked questions about the Agreement.

USTR U.S.-Australia FTA website
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade U.S.-Australia FTA website
Apparel Textile, Apparel, Footwear, Leather and Travel Goods Information
Tariff Elimination
Frequently Asked Questions
Rules of Origin
Documenting Origin
U.S. Commercial Service Australia Website

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Wayne,

Will you be importing it privately or under your ABN?

I work for a well known freight forwarder here in Perth so just flick me a PM if you need any assistance. :-)

All you really need to obtain is a certificate of origin/manufacturers declaration and your good to go.

Thanks for that guys, yeah the guidelines are very broad so looks like
I'm going to be researching for a bit longer.

I'm currently going to be importing personally but will eventually be using
an ABN if it all works out the way I want it too.

The items I'm looking at importing are aftermarket vehicle parts which
are produced in the US so not sure if these will be eligible items in the
FTA.

Oh and Mitch the items are generally shipped via FedEx express so
any help on keeping the shipping costs down but fast would be greatly
appreciated, I will contact you when the time comes.

Cheers,

Wayne

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221.7KW-ATW 498.5NM MMS ROLLER DYNO & BUILT BY STi NINJAS, BUILD #318/600

EBISU SUBARU, SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO

I've found the following but still need to confirm details of which
particular items comply.

*1.7. Certain US originating passenger motor vehicle goods have phasing rates of customs duty imposed. The rates are 8% (2005), 6.5% (2006), 5% (2007), 3% (2008), 1.5% (2009) and Free (2010).

So hopefully it's 0% customs duties!

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221.7KW-ATW 498.5NM MMS ROLLER DYNO & BUILT BY STi NINJAS, BUILD #318/600

EBISU SUBARU, SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO

Wayne,

PM me the parts you are trying to buy and I will run it by our Customs Broker for confirmation :-)

It has to be all made in the U.S i think there are some loop holes that the gov will try to get u on, like i think raw materials also??

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