Shipping a Rolex to Australia?

[dannyjak]

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has had BNIB Rolex watches shipping from the USA to Australia?

- What shipping method was used?
- Who did you purchase it from?
- How did customs treat it?
- How was the item marked on the shipping declaration?
- Were you liable for any taxes or duties?
- Did they tamper with the packaging at all?

Thanks very much for your help

[mikelprz]

PM'd you

[2careless]

Originally Posted by dannyjak

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has had BNIB Rolex watches shipping from the USA to Australia?

- What shipping method was used?
- Who did you purchase it from?
- How did customs treat it?
- How was the item marked on the shipping declaration?
- Were you liable for any taxes or duties?
- Did they tamper with the packaging at all?

Thanks very much for your help

- USPS registered air with insurance
- another TRF member
- just waved through
- full value, marked as "mechanical watch"
- sure the 10% GST but they didn't charge me.
- nope.

[wildsidemtb]

Originally Posted by dannyjak

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has had BNIB Rolex watches shipping from the USA to Australia?

- What shipping method was used?
- Who did you purchase it from?
- How did customs treat it?
- How was the item marked on the shipping declaration?
- Were you liable for any taxes or duties?
- Did they tamper with the packaging at all?

Thanks very much for your help

Thanks for that i am considering the same, buying from US, and I live in Tasmania

[gmtobsessed]

Originally Posted by dannyjak

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has had BNIB Rolex watches shipping from the USA to Australia?

- What shipping method was used?
- Who did you purchase it from?
- How did customs treat it?
- How was the item marked on the shipping declaration?
- Were you liable for any taxes or duties?
- Did they tamper with the packaging at all?

Thanks very much for your help

- Fedex
- TRF member
- Not sure
- 'mechanical watch' @full value
- Custom convert the US$ value to AU$ then apply 10% taxes and some smaller fees
- No, mine was ok.

I never worry about australian custom, as long as you buy from trusted seller, fully insured the watch, prepare to pay for the tax & duties and declare the true value (for insurance purpose) you'll be fine

With the current exchange rate, even after paying tax & duties, buying from the US will work out cheaper than buying locally from AD or Grey in AU

[Earl Camembert]

Originally Posted by gmtobsessed

With the current exchange rate, even after paying tax & duties, buying from the US will work out cheaper than buying locally from AD or Grey in AU

The US dollar is in sorry shape; the Canadian dollar is worth more and OZ is not far behind.

[steven909]

Thanks for the info guys i'm still contemplating whether to fly over there and buy one or just to buy one and have it shipped over. From the 2 posts it seems they don't charge GST is that the norm or is it the luck of the draw?

[wildsidemtb]

If you go to the US and buy a watch, can you simply put it on your wrist and wear it back to Australia?

[Rock]

Hi Dj,
Fedex
Reputable Jeweller in Ohio
Gently, I hope
Mechanical Watch
Full GST plus duty (only applicable over $1K I believe)
Not to my knowledge
I believe some sellers are willing to understate purchase price of watch on customs declaration so that you pay less GST. This obviously affects insurance coverage. Your call - your risk.
Good Luck.