Importing parts advice

[USA-69Z]

. Guys , seeing tho some guys on here are just to lazy or arrogant to reply to there PMs to offer advice or help on this site ill put it out there .

Im getting dicked around by my shipping guy here in Oz , so was wondering if anyone here has any good shipping agents i can contact to get parts back to sydney in a resonable time frame.
Two weeks till i leave and would like to be organized with somewhere to drop parts too in Cali.

Cheers, Gav

[OldIndian]

. Guys , seeing tho some guys on here are just to lazy or arrogant to reply to there PMs to offer advice or help on this site ill put it out there .

Im getting dicked around by my shipping guy here in Oz , so was wondering if anyone here has any good shipping agents i can contact to get parts back to sydney in a resonable time frame.
Two weeks till i leave and would like to be organized with somewhere to drop parts too in Cali.

Cheers, Gav

Gavin.. depends on WHAT you are expecting to need to ship back.. what volume... if your doing engine blocks, bodies or performance gear & spark plugs etc.. If you have receipts or it's all swap meet stuff that your gotta try and figure out how to get in without documentation .... if it needs quarentine treatments, if its likely to be heavy etc.. OR . if its really VALUABLE
I'll help you advice wise.. but say a bit more on what your trying to bring in.
Marshall.

[*rayman*]

I see a few importers state that they will not bring in anything that is not accompanied by a proof of purchase receipt... Probably so they dont get burned with import fees when it hits customs here.

I'd stick with someone that has been doing it for a while, like John Cain from http://www.classic-usa-cars.com/ etc

[USA-69Z]

Ok Marshall, parts would be ...a complete diff (new) , 4 tires , 2 new front guards and subframe connectors , plus i guess numerous small 2nd hand swapmeet parts packed into a coupla large boxes at this stage.
I have these things on my list , some already ordered to pikup apon arrival.
Could end up with more yet?


Gav

[USA-69Z]

I see a few importers state that they will not bring in anything that is not accompanied by a proof of purchase receipt... Probably so they dont get burned with import fees when it hits customs here.

I'd stick with someone that has been doing it for a while, like John Cain from http://www.classic-usa-cars.com/ etc

Ray , yeah John is local and ive spoken too him already by phn . He has a container due this week and then he waits to fill another b4 shipping again. Could take a long time to fill.
He dosnt seem too interested.

[Dicko]

You'd have to then organise freight from Bris to Syd but Leahys might be worth talking to.

http://www.rolyleahycustomimports.com/

I haven't used them personally but know a guy that has and he had no probs.

You ship to their w/house in Cali & then comes over a container with their gear.

They charge about $400 aus per m3, plus any gst & customs charges etc.

[tonner]

Just get onto a local shipping agent and talk to them, they don’t have to be auto specific. They will organise a quote for you based on what you tell them.

Greg

[USA-69Z]

Just get onto a local shipping agent and talk to them, they don’t have to be auto specific. They will organise a quote for you based on what you tell them.

Greg

Do you reckon its best to organize this end or wait till im there ?
Im sure theres sh*tloads around cali and longbeach.

[tonner]

Do you reckon its best to organize this end or wait till im there ?
Im sure theres sh*tloads around cali and longbeach.

I have only organized local, but my car came out of Long beach,my shipping agent organized it through Schumacher Line.

Greg

[USA-69Z]

cheers Greg , ive seen them in Just cars mag. Ill chekem' out

[OldIndian]

Gav.. just be carefull too who you deal with ..... a guy out at Taren Point is in deep **** for not paying for US services .. not paying AQIS and unpackers here.. including a series of cars that were left unprotected in the US and over US$100,000 of parts in the USA held.. and the Yanks don't give a hoot who'se parts they are.. and really also don't give a rats when damage or lost is incurred. My Advice stick to an Aussie that is KNOWN.. ie John Cain.... he's not going to rip you off but dont' try to bargain with him.. quality counts..
Alterately.. try Al Montana at Montana Exports in Carson (LA Longbeach) on 1 310 223 0472 or fax 1 310 223 0473. They do consolidation.. but make SURE your supplier has or you do mark VERY VERY Clearly every EVERY box.. and not just Box 1 or box 5 etc.. .. good clear BIG writting & tags ..to make sure they don't miss ship your stuff.... might take an extra effort but its worth it.
Al's an Aussie as well. but try John.. he's the local for you ..makes more sense... much much more.. the less handlers the better.

You need to realise too.... if they bring your parts in & your not supplying the correct invoices .. or they have been fiddled with .. both YOU and importer will be in deeper **** then you expect. Play it safe & make sure you get invoices properly covering everything one way or another and be able to supply proof of what you paid, when and how if need be.

[USA-69Z]

Thanx Marshall , thats very helpful and good advice :)

[Aussiecamaroowner]

I am fortunate that I know someone who has been doing a cars & parts run to the US once a year for the last dozen or so years and he helped bring my parts back for me last year. If you are going to do it yourself, my advice is as follows:

+Don't trust too much the guys at the shipping companies in the US. Generally, they just don't care.
+If you are going to the US, time it so you can be there to check off your gear and even pack it if possible
+Make sure that the goods being delivered to the shipping agency are clearly marked with your details. I can't stress this enough.
+Get copies of all proof of deliveries. This can normally be done on line
+ Bring back as much small stuff as you can. I have been the last 3 years and each time bought back a suitcase and box full of parts.

The company my mate uses is One World Auto Shippers (http://oneworldautoshippers.com). I know that this is the same mob that a lot of Aussie companies use including Cal Image http://www.calimage.com.au/default2.htm. Give them a call as a possible solution if you don't want to do it yourself. Good luck mate.

[USAtoAUS]

We have containers scheduled for Sydney as well, drop us a PM if you need it sorted out.

[chevguy]

I am fortunate that I know someone who has been doing a cars & parts run to the US once a year for the last dozen or so years and he helped bring my parts back for me last year. If you are going to do it yourself, my advice is as follows:

+Don't trust too much the guys at the shipping companies in the US. Generally, they just don't care.
+If you are going to the US, time it so you can be there to check off your gear and even pack it if possible
+Make sure that the goods being delivered to the shipping agency are clearly marked with your details. I can't stress this enough.
+Get copies of all proof of deliveries. This can normally be done on line
+ Bring back as much small stuff as you can. I have been the last 3 years and each time bought back a suitcase and box full of parts.

The company my mate uses is One World Auto Shippers (http://oneworldautoshippers.com). I know that this is the same mob that a lot of Aussie companies use including Cal Image http://www.calimage.com.au/default2.htm. Give them a call as a possible solution if you don't want to do it yourself. Good luck mate.

Forgive my ignorance but I must be missing something,I just bought my gear off the net and it landed to my door 2 weeks later.That was air freight admittedly but if I was using shipping I would use someone like leahy`s.

[USA-69Z]

We have containers scheduled for Sydney as well, drop us a PM if you need it sorted out.

PM sent

[USA-69Z]

Guys , if anyone is interested on getting some parts in from the USA this month, I am bringing a bunch of stuff in with Phil from US to AUS to sydney.
He is a pleasure to deal with and knows his stuff. And can usually beat most prices on parts as well. Let me know



Gav

[cluxford]

Gav,

I may be bringing a full glass kit over shortly. May take you up on that offer.

Let me make some phone calls today.

Will probably buy the smoked glass kit from Prodigy

[USA-69Z]

Gav,

I may be bringing a full glass kit over shortly. May take you up on that offer.

Let me make some phone calls today.

Will probably buy the smoked glass kit from Prodigy

Chris , im waiting on a total for my parts/shipping. A couple of guys are skeptical on shipping costs doing it this way, so we'll wait and see...
He's definatly good to deal with....

[chevguy]

Guys , if anyone is interested on getting some parts in from the USA this month, I am bringing a bunch of stuff in with Phil from US to AUS to sydney.
He is a pleasure to deal with and knows his stuff. And can usually beat most prices on parts as well. Let me know



Gav

Good to know,I will be needing a lot by the time I am through.

[Nev68]

Guys , if anyone is interested on getting some parts in from the USA this month, I am bringing a bunch of stuff in with Phil from US to AUS to sydney.
He is a pleasure to deal with and knows his stuff. And can usually beat most prices on parts as well. Let me know



Gav

I am thinking about getting a Moser 12 bolt diff.
http://www.moserengineering.com/Pages/Housings/hous-moser12.html
How would the taxes / duties work on this deal?

Nev

[USA-69Z]

I am thinking about getting a Moser 12 bolt diff.
http://www.moserengineering.com/Pages/Housings/hous-moser12.html
How would the taxes / duties work on this deal?

Nev

Nev , im bringing one in in a few weeks. Im waiting on a total in next day or so. I will let you know as soon as i get the info.

Gav

[USAtoAUS]

Chris , im waiting on a total for my parts/shipping. A couple of guys are skeptical on shipping costs doing it this way, so we'll wait and see...
He's definatly good to deal with....

I like skeptics... :D

[chevguy]

Nev , im bringing one in in a few weeks. Im waiting on a total in next day or so. I will let you know as soon as i get the info.

Gav

Interested myself Gav if you can let me know as well .ta.

[USA-69Z]

Guys , i spoke to customs today .
cost as follows if i understand correctly.

cost of parts
cost of shipping
total pay to' shipper'

10% duty on all 'new' car parts across the board was told.
plus 10% GST on total....duty and GST to be paid on arival in Oz.

if im wrong please correct me?

Gav

[J.J.]

those Mosers look like a killer combo. correct me if i am wrong but that would be a pretty bullet proof rear end, handle 700hp no dramas??

[OldIndian]

"New" parts is ALL Parts.. .. there is no difference.. except when quarentine gets involved... as all parts are classified if inbound are seen as as "New to Australia" ...ie an old 1988 car is the same tax as a new 2009 car if not effected by luxury car tax.
Duty can be charged if the part's manufacturing country is not stated or if the origin of production is unknown, just because its exported from the USA or any other country that it's being shipped from does not prove origin of production .... and they can charge for Duty if need by. Your customs agent will look after that - or you can ask your shipper if you can clear it yourself & save some money ... Duty can be 5% compound or up to 15%.

[USA-69Z]

"New" parts is ALL Parts.. .. there is no difference.. except when quarentine gets involved... as all parts are classified if inbound are seen as as "New to Australia" ...ie an old 1988 car is the same tax as a new 2009 car if not effected by luxury car tax.
Duty can be charged if the part's manufacturing country is not stated or if the origin of production is unknown, just because its exported from the USA or any other country that it's being shipped from does not prove origin of production .... and they can charge for Duty if need by. Your customs agent will look after that - or you can ask your shipper if you can clear it yourself & save some money ... Duty can be 5% compound or up to 15%.

I believe Marshall i can get duty free if i get the AUSFTA forms signed by suppliers. (free trade agreement)
Not sure how hard that is ? I do have the forms in hand.

[USA-69Z]

those Mosers look like a killer combo. correct me if i am wrong but that would be a pretty bullet proof rear end, handle 700hp no dramas??

JJ , not sure about 700hp but will do my modest combo just fine i reckon:)

[USAtoAUS]

The AUSFTA agreement sounds all well and good on paper but for little guys like you and me it really isn't worth pursuing. It is so difficult to prove, we have been through it several times.

Import Australian Alloy Cylinder heads to USA and claim AUSFTA. US Customs does audit. Needs letter from Manufacturer that they were made in Australia. Manufacturer supplies letter. US Customs needs letter from foundry that they castings were done in Australia AND the raw materials that were used were mined in Australia. Foundry won't supply letter as they can't guarantee where the supplies came from as they just order it in. US Customs reject AUSFTA and charge duty.

Now if you were importing a million of them you could go back to the foundry and say that there were another 900,000 hanging on the line so make sure they know where the material comes from and write the letter.

For some tires and a couple of parts I think you are peeing in the wind to try and get the letter. Even if 99% of say the diff was made in the USA and a bearing came from Brazil it does not qualify.

These rules are made for the big folks that support their local member not us guys.

[rs/ss 396]

I believe Marshall i can get duty free if i get the AUSFTA forms signed by suppliers. (free trade agreement)
Not sure how hard that is ? I do have the forms in hand.

We imported a heap of car parts and tools last year and customs asked us to prove that they were American made. I gave them the proof that I could find, mainly information I found on line, eg Flowmaster had "USA Made" info on there site. We had some tools from Harbor freight tools which were probably made in china or elsewhere but let us through with only paying GST on the lot. Would have been about $5000 worth of stuff. Guess we were lucky:)

[USA-69Z]

We imported a heap of car parts and tools last year and customs asked us to prove that they were American made. I gave them the proof that I could find, mainly information I found on line, eg Flowmaster had "USA Made" info on there site. We had some tools from Harbor freight tools which were probably made in china or elsewhere but let us through with only paying GST on the lot. Would have been about $5000 worth of stuff. Guess we were lucky:)

yes , ive heard this kind of story off numerous people too. USAtoAUS handles payment at this end so i guess i wont know

[USAtoAUS]

yes , ive heard this kind of story off numerous people too. USAtoAUS handles payment at this end so i guess i wont know

We can only give it a try and see what they say. If it gets too hard we haven't lost anything but a bit of time.

[USA-69Z]

We can only give it a try and see what they say. If it gets too hard we haven't lost anything but a bit of time.

phil , im keen to get it all moving , not too worried

[USA-69Z]

anyone recomend the best mobile GPS unit to buy to use in the states that works when i get it home ?
walmart has Garmen , Magellin or tom tom.


Gav

[AUSCAMARO]

Either one will be sufficient, you can buy maps for them all.

[poopahole]

Hey again mate.. I met this nice guy a while back who was bringing in cars and I think parts also.. Have not spoke to him in a while but his name is Steve White from Cargo Online. http://www.cargoonline.com.au ph# 94002635.. Decent guy, honest and won't bull****..
JP

[USA-69Z]

Hey again mate.. I met this nice guy a while back who was bringing in cars and I think parts also.. Have not spoke to him in a while but his name is Steve White from Cargo Online. http://www.cargoonline.com.au ph# 94002635.. Decent guy, honest and won't bull****..
JP

Jp , i committed to USAtoAUS , he's looking after me and answered all my crappy questions. He is pretty patient:p .

[USA-69Z]

Guys , my 7g's worth of stuff has arrived for pickup on wed . I paid $1011aus, gst/tax/duty.

Cant wait to get back on the road !

[Twisted67]

Guys , my 7g's worth of stuff has arrived for pickup on wed . I paid $1011aus, gst/tax/duty.

Cant wait to get back on the road !

Great news gav.
Lookin forward to seeing your build thread with all your new goodies.:D

[tonner]

Yep keep us updated and plenty of picks.

Greg

[69SS]

yep lots pics... Looking forward to seeing thoses KWC wheels fitted..

[danrs]

does free trade agreement work with second hand parts and goods in generall???

[OldIndian]

does free trade agreement work with second hand parts and goods in generall???

Whoever is invoicing the parts.. you will want to probably qualify it as a USA made Part and be able to show proof if need be, but most of the parts are for 30 year and older so state that as well....that being said the DUTY is not paid.. but you still pay GST on the goods and freight portion most of the time.
Second hand parts also may come under the inspection process of Australian Quarantine Service and a bunch of fees there - so make sure its all perfectly clean.