import duty tax

[touch107fm]

Hi all

 

My good from the Uk is finaly here.... over 4 months.... Long story but got screwed by the shipping company.

 

My goods have now being checked by customs and are waiting to be sent to my apt in Sydney.

 

I have hit a glitch I bought a 100cc engine for my paramotoring about 6 months ago and

 

''The paraglider that you are bringing over can not be classified as personal effects, This is stated as motorised items, This can not be cleared through Customs in the normal way. The clearances for you paraglider will be done through our Customs Broker, we require the receipt for the purchase of this paraglider. Please note that this will be a Formal Clearance and the fee will be AUD$350.00 in order for this to happen''

 

So I have paid the $350 but now I am afraid I am going to be hit with a import tax on the engine as its less than 6 months old..

Has any who shipped over goods had to pay import tax on there goods.

 

Thanks