Hi, I've been here 3months on a WHV and enjoying it!
I shipped my windsurfing equipment over and it is due to arrive shortly. it cost me approximately 300GBP, however I received an import bill from a company called QUBE logistics last week with an import bill. (the shipping company did not advise me that the would be further costs)
this is the bill for importing one package weighting 45kg and measuring 250x70x40cm
AUSTRALIAN PORT CHARGES 115
TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGE 30
DELIVERY ORDER FEE 65
SEA CARGO REPORTING FEES 20
CMR COMPLIANCE FEE 20
HANDLING FEE 50
IMPORT PROCESSING FEE 25
LIFT ON /LIFT OFF 5
TERMINAL SECURITY FEE 20
FREIGHT (no GST) 53.67
Total 403.67
Total + GST $438.67
They have also advised me i need to get a customs broker to do the forms.
Could anyone help me out with some advice?
Also the company i used for the shipping has been terrible in my opinion, 2 months late and continuous lies every time i speak to them (in my opinion)
Any advice would be very much appreciated, thanks, Tom