import duty

[brian20030_0]

Can anyone explain to me why ebay charge $300 import duty on a $1000 dollar item?  Brian Canberra.

[brian20030_0]

As far as I can see it's being collected by ebay.  Shipping is separate.

[padi*0409]

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@brian20030_0 wrote:

As far as I can see it's being collected by ebay.  Shipping is separate.

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No, it's being sent via the Global Shipping Program, so the import charges go to them, not eBay.

Edit. And they send the import taxes to the Australian Government.

[twyngwyn]

is it here? as in the listing....

eBay: Global Shipping Program - Buyer Terms & Conditions

[repentatleisure1952]

Thank you.

See the answer from padi... he is correct.

[gutterpunkz05]

If it is being shipped via GSP, GSP is responsible for collecting and remitting the GST, on top of the GST they can also set any fee they like for collecting GST, and now for the kicker, you are then required to GST on the collection fee.   Thanks  Gerry

[brian20030_0]

I see.   Well, I think people should be aware that they are charging a lot more than they have to give to the Aussie gov (10% on items more than $1000).  What exactly have they done to earn that extra amount?

[brian20030_0]

And see my reply to Padi...

[brian20030_0]

And see my reply to Padi ..  Why are people not complaining about this?

[brian20030_0]

This is an outrage unparalleled in my experience.

[imastawka]

Customs Import Duty cost was shown in the listing before you bought.

You chose to buy anyway.