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Old 03-17-2015, 08:54 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx View Post
Geoff the reason the Aus gov't doesn't introduce GST on goods under $1000 puchased overseas is because of the cost of capturing and enforcing the revenue.

Can't say too much else because otherwise the thread will be whisked down to P&R.
Gee! The number has gone way up since the 1990's

We had a tip from someone very familiar with AU Customs to keep book incoming shipments under $40US

We also got a reminder: "Never falsify a Customs Declaration. You will end up having every shipment examined... "
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