Anyone shipped new laptop to Australia before?

[maestrokev]

Hi, planning to buy a MB in Canada/US and ship to family in Australia. Anyone done this before and know whether there will be any tax/duties imposed?

I've heard so many stories of people who've purchased from Hong Kong and had it shipped to Australia and supposedly it is duty and tax-free.

Thanks.

 

[furious]

In a Australia you get $1000 per year for gifts from overseas. This is Tax free. After the $1000 you pay Tax.

 

[skubish]

In a Australia you get $1000 per year for gifts from overseas. This is Tax free. After the $1000 you pay Tax.

I assume that is $1000AUS in which case that MB is going to exceed that amount.

 

[maestrokev]

In a Australia you get $1000 per year for gifts from overseas. This is Tax free. After the $1000 you pay Tax.

Didn't realize that but now that you mentioned I looked it up on the Customs website: http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=5549

Thanks.