import duty

hi all was thinking on buying a reel from america costs approx 300.00 aus./- paypal...  just wondering if there were import duty ,or will the all up  cost be reel +freight?


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No Duty

Sat, 2014-10-25 10:34

Under the current laws, you only pay import duty, if the value of the item including shipping exceeds $1000. I doubt your price would include postage. Check it out with the seller, some try to charge huge shipping costs.

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Sat, 2014-10-25 10:40

 Yep, what Rick said.

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 as aboveIve done it also, no

Sat, 2014-10-25 10:51

 as above

Ive done it also, no extra charges

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 Dont skimp on insurance

Sat, 2014-10-25 11:03

 Dont skimp on insurance either... and check the box before signing recieved in good condition. 

Just had a nasty experience myself 

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thanks guys

Sun, 2014-10-26 13:03

 have ordered now just need to wait till it arrives