Clive 13 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hi All, If I buy a new dinghy from Aus do I need to pay Duty/GST? I can't seem to find a definitive answer. Cheers, Clive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tuffyluffy 76 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Probably no duty to pay, but definitely yes to GST Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Yes unless you sail in with it on your own boat then it's just part of your boat So just sail over and pick it up, you'll save either 15 or 20% plus the freight as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Povnation 3 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 It depends on how much you spend. I thought the general rule was $400 or less and they don't usually bother because it is not economical to collect GST below $60. Although there are some exceptions. This is helpful: http://www.whatsmyduty.org.nz/faq Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 absolutely yes, if it (and it's freight) are over $400 NZD. + a Clearance fee as well.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 thanks for the info guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin McCready 83 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 What a bloody waste of time GST is. Why oh why did we ever let this regressive stupid tax become part of the system? Oh I know - rogernomics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 What a bloody waste of time GST is. Why oh why did we ever let this regressive stupid tax become part of the system? Oh I know - rogernomics. Well if they didn't have GST, they might have to have a capital gains tax on rental properties... oh dear, never mind. Sorry about the thread drift. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,591 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Bring back death duties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 But back to the question, why a dinghy from Aussie? says he who still rows everywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 might be a 5% duty on boats unless the oz origin changes things Binoculars 0 Boats 5 Books 0 http://www.customs.govt.nz/features/charges/feetypes/Pages/default.aspx If the amount to be paid to Customs is under $60, this will be waived, but if it’s $60 or more, you’ll have to pay any duty and GST plus an Import Entry Transaction Fee and MPI levy. http://www.whatsmyduty.org.nz/whats-my-duty you can do the paperwork yourself by walking all the receipts to customs on anzac st or pay a customs broker about $80? to do it for you back before gst, most imported items had import duties between 20-60% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just having trouble buying the one I want here ... it's always nice to have an option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 If you go to Southern Inflatables direct, they'll pretty much custom make a dinghy to your spec. You need to stick to their standard hulls of course but you can mix and match the "extras" - a bit like buying a new car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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