You can get rich importing, but don’t spend your profits with unnecessary fees!
The internet is awash with training programs promising to make you rich by discovering the inside secrets about importing. But they can’t help you find what port your product arrived at, and how to process your paperwork within 24 hours to save storage fees. These...
Avoid getting slugged with unnecessary importing costs for gym equipment
Fitness enthusiasts and gym owners importing equipment might be paying thousands of dollars more than they need to because they don’t know the possible avenues to reduce their import and GST costs. People importing gym and weightlifting equipment think they are saving...
Importing a secondhand car from Japan: what are the potential hiccups at Customs?
You will have heard the stories of a young chap driving around in a near new Nissan Skyline that cost him less than $10,000 in Japan, and next to nothing to import. The advantage of Japan over most other Asian countries is that they drive on the left hand side of the...
Cyclists on a winning track: post Tour de France glow
Australia can expect a surge in bicycle imports after the success of our home grown Orica GreenEDGE team at the Tour de France trial this year. Importers including individuals, retailers, online and wholesale businesses and sporting teams should be on top of the...
New Fees for Importers: Happy New Year…
Importing businesses are being hit with a double whammy (1) the dollar dropping and (2) an increase in the Customs Import Processing Charge [IPC] effective 01 January 2014. Platinum® Freight Management Customs Broker Peter McRae says that if you have a business...
Eight tips to save you thousands when importing by sea freight
With the growth of eBay shops and other online stores, thousands of home-based businesses are becoming significant importers. Here are eight top tips from Peter McRae, a senior lecturer on customs broking, and one of Australia’s leading customs brokers at Platinum®...
The Story of Mr Dang’s Camera Customs Clearance
Or How to Save Time and Frustration When Vu Dang imported a camera from overseas this month, he thought he would receive a letter from Customs saying that it had arrived and how much money he would need to pay. But that is not what happened, and his problems were not...
Import cost risks buying a secondhand earthmoving machine from Asia
Thinking of buying a secondhand earthmoving machine from Asia? Then make sure you factor in all the additional costs, because you could be hit up for $4,000 just for cleaning the machine when it arrives. Increasingly earthmoving companies are buying secondhand...
Import Processing Charge (IPC) Restructure
The Australian Government in the recent budget announced a restructure of the import processing charge (IPC) which is payable by importers. The current charges are: Parcel post $40.20 Air freight $55.20 Sea freight (less than a container load) $70.00 Sea freight (full...
Travellers being hit with huge import costs
The cost of that lovely big stone statue or that ornate teak desk you bought for a song in Indonesia or Thailand can blow out significantly, if you don’t handle the customs clearance of the adventure back here in Australia. People are being hit with charges of $1,000...
eBay buyers are getting caught out by import costs and timing
(or the story of a girl that nearly got away) Many Australians seeking lower prices for high cost items on eBay overseas are being hit by unexpected import costs and time delays. A classic example we saw recently was a chap who ordered an engagement ring from...
Full Container Load Imports Explained
http://youtu.be/b8Og0ozVO4E Do you need to import a full container load of items? Don't know where to start? Platinum® Freight have created a handy info-graphic to help explain the process. It also contains all the links you need to obtain the relevant paperwork for...