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Hi,
does anyone know when they calculate the custom duty of the car, do they use the value of the car in UK or the value in Aus?
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hi iron chef
curious
fiat ducato 100 multijet panel van (possibly backpacker style campervan conversion)
2008
72000 miles
4000 ish sterling
19000-21000 aussie arrantly
thanks for your time
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A fiat costs same as a Mercedes done only half the mileage and similar age...there's something wrong with the site
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Ok I've been having a tinker with this for a little while and think I've got it pretty close. I've developed an Excel spreadsheet that provides an estimate of whether or not your car is
Category A: definitely worth bringing, you'll do nicely out of it when the time comes to sell
Category B: only worth bringing if you love the car and/or plan to keep it for a while
Category C: not worth the aggro, you're better off selling it in the UK
*Disclaimers* - the estimates are based on the following:
1) using my services at AUD990 (it's set up for my customers, obviously!)
2) using RORO shipping from Southampton (does not include transport to get your car to the port)
3) the current GBP/AUD exchange rate
4) a customs value at 75% of the normal market value
5) includes customs duty and GST
5) a set figure for dock charges (which I've deliberately set higher than what they normally come in at)
6) includes the cost of a valuation and transport to the workshop once cleared
7) includes $1000 for minor modifications needed for registration
8) does NOT include registration costs (because you pay that on all cars, whether they're imported or bought here in Australia)
As you can see, I've tried to be as upfront about the costs of getting the vehicle to Australia, and I have actually over-allowed on what many bills come in at. There are a heap of variables in here and each car is different, so don't be disheartened if you get a category C - the calculator isn't meant to be the ultimate authority, but it will give you a fair guide.
What I need from you:
1) Year/make/model/mileage/aircon or no aircon
2) Market value in the UK (be realistic!)
3) Market value in Australia (search via www.redbook.com.au and make sure you click right through to the description to get the correct price ranges - if you don't chances are you're looking at the price it was sold at when it was new)
Let's test it out :biggrin:
Hi,
I also have my own calculator, something I put together as I was gathering info about taxes and other things. Does yours take into account of Luxury car tax? Anyway, these are my car details. Just out of interest, your service 990AUD - what is this all about?
2006/Mercedes/C180/40K/aircon
UK Market value - £7K
Aus Market Value - $19K
thx
Transporting your car to Oz - everything you need to know!
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Thanks Iron Chef but according to the custom site, they should be using the foreign valuation...
http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/ValuationImportedRoadVehicles.pdf
can I challenge them if they are not following this?