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    Posted: 13 Jul 2017 at 1:28pm
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Anyone imported a reel in from ebay what sort things should I expect eg duty taxes whether or not it's worth it
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If its over $400nzd (including shipping) you'll pay GST. No duty though.
If under $400 you'll pay nothing extra.
 
Make sure you pay with Paypal - that way youre covered if item doesn't turn up or is not as advertised.
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Originally posted by MarkE MarkE wrote:

If its over $400nzd (including shipping) you'll pay GST. No duty though.
If under $400 you'll pay nothing extra.
 
Make sure you pay with Paypal - that way youre covered if item doesn't turn up or is not as advertised.

Bang on, Mark. Although in addition to the GST, Customs also charges a bevvy of handling and admin charges, so it ends up a lot more than just the simple GST.

As you'll see, many ebay sellers (of new reels) are actually shops - often getting rid of clearance stock. Look for the seller's ratings - any with high 90s ratings are usually very reliable.

My observation has been that compared to global sites NZ retail shops have Shimano at very competitive prices, but we pay way over the odds for Daiwa and Quantum, and Penn to some degree (particularly compared to the US). On sale, you can pick up Daiwa stuff for nearly half the price (landed).

I've bought reels directly from a couple of Aussie sites (Otto's and Anglers Warehouse), and from Tackle Warehouse and Tackle Direct in the US.
Absolutely excellent service.
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Cool thanks guys I'd rather keep it local but I can't find anyone who stocks the ocea jigger 2000nrhg
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Quick search found that one on ebay for US$500. So, as per Mark's reply, if that's the kind of cost you're looking at, you'll likely get charged GST and the other Customs handling charges as the import value is well over NZ$400.
But if you can't get the reel you want locally, and don't mind paying the various charges, then bob's your uncle.

FYI, the other charges, on top of GST (15% of the total import cost), that Customs charges are:
  • Import transaction fee + GST
  • Biosecurity levy + GST
  • Westpac transaction fee for paying the bill online
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Very helpful guys I really appreciate it
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Never import a stella.......you will get screwed....I tell you.....used or new.
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