10% GST and Custom Charges, Temu, Amiami, Hobby Link and Hobby Search

DEvok on 25/10/2024 - 14:16
Last edited 25/10/2024 - 14:19

Are custom charges same as charges over $1000 or it's different thing? For example if I want to order something from temu or Amiami and hobby search for Japanese figurines, I know these companies now charge GST, does this cover even if I order items over $1000 or I still get slapped with some extra fees?

I will be using DHL as shipment method, would it be cheaper to just DHL and ship parcels together or seperate for it to be cheaper than all these government charges, sorry trying to find cheapest way.

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  • AustriaBargain on 25/10/2024 - 18:26

    I think you'll find big companies like Temu will automatically apply GST when you order something. It's easy for the government to oblige them to comply. It's small hobby shops that randomly decide to allow shipping to Australia that won't even know about GST and won't apply it. Government isn't going to harass them to comply when they only send like $1000 worth of stuff to Australia each year, not even on their radar.

  • Clear on 25/10/2024 - 20:13
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    When it's over A$1000 the overseas stores aren't supposed to collect the tax and the carrier or customs should send you the bill. I.e. DHL will often send you an invoice. The total slapped ontop is often 13~15% while on some occasions people may end up with something crazy like 20% ontop depending on the processing fee.

    Of course sometimes they slip through and you don't pay anything. I've had that happen many times with AliExpress and Auspost.

    • harshbdmmaster718 on 26/10/2024 - 00:17

      The total slapped ontop is often 13~15% while on some occasions people may end up with something crazy like 20% ontop depending on the processing fee.

      ok that explains a lot of the extra fees I get added on when buying direct from Amazon JP.
      supposed to be only charged for the item with highest shipping cost, which was 1969yen. but at checkout I pay 2610yen (approx).

      I always thought most of it (on top of GST) was card process fee.

  • DEvok on 25/10/2024 - 23:40

    If I use ems will that be better option? My order total is $2000 plus $400 shipping, there to much GST and tax involved with these if shipping is included, so seperating shipment be cheaper?

    • harshbdmmaster718 on 26/10/2024 - 00:38

      $2000 + $400 delivery + (10%) $240 = $2640 on collectible merch type products??

      are you sure you want to spend all that?! I mean I have no idea how rich you are at the moment but maybe think about it you need all of it.

      I have ordered japan only merch type products from amiami before but not over $100 and I just chose cheapest shipping method and probably charged 10% but it wasn’t that much extra.

      maybe if your order is so huge and $$$$, they are worried about damage in transit so they want you to use a more expensive method (like DHL?) with insurance. that way if any or most of it gets damaged the shipping company pays for it and you have a chance of getting your money back.

      idk as I said $2640 is a lot for any order I have ever heard not just for merch.

      regarding $400 delivery think about how much DHL is charging to insure a $2500+ order.

      • AustriaBargain on 26/10/2024 - 06:49

        Yeah imma curious what this merch is now. I bet it's Japanese robot figurines?

        • harshbdmmaster718 on 26/10/2024 - 15:46

          some of it is japan exclusive stuff but a lot of it is available from other places. but international shops like amiami usually have lower prices overall even incl shipping.

          I found for some more mainstream items though they are now available to purchase from amazon jp direct for less sometimes.

  • DEvok on 26/10/2024 - 13:07
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    Some reason they spit my orders, if I request it to be all shipped separately or each under $1000 will that save me heaps or will it cost even more than GST and tax?
    Girls' Frontline Suomi KP-31 Korvatunturi Pixie Ver. 1/7 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 20,463 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 20,463 JPY

    "Azur Lane" Dunkerque Summer Sucre Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 22,275 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 22,275 JPY

    Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy Klaudia Valentz Negligee Ver. 1/7 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 11,440 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 11,440 JPY

    Azur Lane Takao Bewitching Full Drive Ver. 1/7 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 16,500 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 16,500 JPY
    Subtotal: 70,678 JPY
    Shipping:19,986 JPY
    GST: 9066 JPY
    Grand total:99,730 JPY

    Shipping method: DHL
    Payment method: PayPal

    Bonus] LUMINOUSTAR Illustrated by Tiv 1/7 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 10,560 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 10,560 JPY

    Girls' Frontline Suomi KP-31 Korvatunturi Pixie Ver. 1/7 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 20,463 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 20,463 JPY

    [Bonus] PLATONICA Illustrated by Tiv 1/7 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 10,560 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 10,560 JPY

    "Azur Lane" Dunkerque Summer Sucre Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 22,275 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 22,275 JPY

    Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy Ryza (Reisalin Stout) Negligee Ver. 1/7 Figure(Released)
    Unit price 14,980 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 14,980 JPY

    Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy Klaudia Valentz Negligee Ver. 1/7 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 11,440 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 11,440 JPY

    Azur Lane Takao Bewitching Full Drive Ver. 1/7 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 16,500 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 16,500 JPY

    Girls' Frontline OTs-14 Purple Rain Heart Heavy Damage Ver. 1/8 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 9,980 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 9,980 JPY

    Azur Lane Chao Ho 1/7 Complete Figure(Released)
    Unit price 15,000 JPY x 1 unit(s) = 15,000 JPY
    Subtotal: 131,758 JPY
    Shipping:To be determined
    Grand total:To be determined

    Subtotal (5items) 61,080JPY
    Shipping fee 30,931JPY
    VAT/GST 9,201JPY
    Grand total 101,212JPY
    Points earned :612points

    Subtotal (4items) 70,678JPY
    Shipping fee 19,986JPY
    VAT/GST 9,066JPY
    Grand total 99,730JPY

  • DEvok on 30/10/2024 - 20:09

    Spoke to Amiami , told that get and tax already added but customers might charge me, assuming it's the $1000 and over, had them all shipped out under $900 X 3 should be able to pass custom charges I hope

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