Hi everyone, I've orderd a bag from Paris. and I tracked my parcel has been arrived Melbourne this morning, but the status is " clearance delay", I rang DHL, they tole me since the parcel's value is over $1000 AUD, so I need to pay the tax $200. Is this normal????
pay tax after bag arrived???!!!!!!!
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Thanks, is it because the Australian custom already charged DHL? Because DHL asked me to pay make me feel weird.
Yes you can only import items to the value of AU$1000 without having to pay any taxes. Since your purchase is above that, you have to pay tax - have a read of this, it explains how you will get charged: http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5549.asp
DHL will pass the money onto Customs. However DHL may also charge you a 'processing' fee above the customs charges, which is something some courier companies do to make some money.
DHL will pass the money onto Customs. However DHL may also charge you a 'processing' fee above the customs charges, which is something some courier companies do to make some money.
Thanks for explain, I tried to pay the tax through phone, but the DHL account line is busy. Is the bag will deliver immdiately after i pay?? Is it possible to get it by tomorrow?? cuz I will away from Melbourne this Sat.
As soon as your payment clears (which should be immediate on a CC) then they can send you the bag... However I'm not sure how quick they are in regards to that, it would be best to ask the person on the phone.