Reel import
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Topic: Reel import
Posted By: bornagainfishermen
Subject: Reel import
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2017 at 1:28pm
| 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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Posted By: MarkE
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2017 at 7:35pm
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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. ------------- Sea Strike 18' Centre Console - Under Construction.... http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/sea-strike-18-build-thread_topic87723_page1.html" rel="nofollow - Build Thread here |
Posted By: Betty Boop
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2017 at 7:47pm
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I did recently. ....Daiwa Tanacom 1000 from USA no issues at all a nicely profitable exercise 🖒 ------------- Last week I joined an Anti-Social support group........They won't talk to me! Papamoa fi-Glass Viscount |
Posted By: The Tamure Kid
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 9:27pm
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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MarkE wrote:Posted By: bornagainfishermen
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2017 at 9:44pm
| Cool thanks guys I'd rather keep it local but I can't find anyone who stocks the ocea jigger 2000nrhg |
Posted By: The Tamure Kid
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2017 at 9:57pm
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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:
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Posted By: bornagainfishermen
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 7:03pm
| Very helpful guys I really appreciate it |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 5:38pm
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Never import a stella.......you will get screwed....I tell you.....used or new. ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |