Shipping

[HowsTheSerenity]

I am in the middle of packing and have noticed on the shipping/customs forms that I have to declare anything that is less then 12 months old.

Why? Anyone know?

I did not have anything that new last time but now I have loads. I really do not want to pay tax in my primark vests and aldi moisturiser!!

[VFemme]

I wonder if they mean anything of significant value less than 12 months old (not that your Primark vest aren't of value... I miss Primark...)

For example, 42" LED TV, Gucci watch, Mercedes car...

I think it is to do with authorities charging duty on imports, but then how could they prove the age of your goods?

[gregssausageroll]

Duty is payable on anything under 12 months old. BUT, that said they are looking at people sending out bulk items so a few washing machines or TVs

If you have anything new, just make sure it is unwrapped if you don't declare it.

[anonymosity]

Call everything an "old coat" or similar with a value of less than $5. Simple.

[cjdamoo]

yeah we got stung for duty on our tv when we shipped our stuff to oz.

[kreecherlivesupstairs]

We've never declared anything to be new, even thought it may well be.
OTOH, we've never done our own list, the agent has always done it for us.