B534 guidance goods owned <12 months

[Joker]

Just wanted to get some views on what to put down on this section of the B534.

 

We have bought stuff in the last 12 months, as I guess everyone does.

 

However, I get the feeling that this section of the form is designed to deal with people importing bulk items for re-sale (or importing large quantities for personal use etc)

 

I've bought stuff in the last 12 months (electricals mainly) and intended to use all the original boxes for transport.

 

Anyone got any view advice on what to do. I get the impression that most people are fairly economical with the truth when completing this section (but I may be wrong).

 

Any advise would be welcome.

 

Ta

 

Joker

[Guest Guest31881]

Anything you want to bring to Australia has to be over 12 months old, or you will have to pay duty on it. I have never heard of anyone who declared that everything they had was over 12 months old being questioned about it.

 

But it is something to bear in mind, you could be the exception. :wink:

[Joker]

Anything you want to bring to Australia has to be over 12 months old, or you will have to pay duty on it. I have never heard of anyone who declared that everything they had was over 12 months old being questioned about it.

 

But it is something to bear in mind, you could be the exception. :wink:

 

Thanks - that's what I thought.

 

Knowing my luck - I'll be the exception. :arghh:

[JoandJon]

If you avoid using the original boxes you're more likely to avoid interest.

 

And if you're really worried, get the kids to draw on the outside with crayon. Nothing makes a fridge look >12 months old than family decorations