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Australia — Customs, duties & de minimis

Australia — Customs, duties & de minimis (EN)

Incoterm: DAP — the recipient pays duties, GST (10%), and clearance/disbursement fees.
Carrier: From Japan via Japan Post (International ePacket Light / EMS, tracked).

1) De minimis / low-value imports

  • ≤ A$1,000 customs value: No duties or GST collected at the border.

  • > A$1,000: Import declaration required; duty + GST assessed at clearance.

2) Assessment

  • GST 10%: applied to customs value + duty + international freight/insurance.

  • Duty: depends on HS code/origin (some general goods ~5%).

3) Practice

  • Carriers often advance charges and bill consignee; disbursement fees apply.

  • ≤ A$1,000 mail shipments: generally no border charges.

4) Notes

  • Website prices exclude duty/GST/fees.

  • Customs may request ID/invoice; delays or returns possible if not provided.