Steps on Importing

Information on importing your car or parts

Moderator: Moderators

Post Reply
Dynamic
Living the Mustang Dream
Living the Mustang Dream
Posts: 1336
Joined: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:37 am
Contact:

Steps on Importing

Post by Dynamic »

So thanks to Ken the car is on its way to perth slowly but surely.
I am however not sure what to do now. Do I need an import broker or am I myself able to just pay the fees etc once its landed and take the car? Not really sure on how this works or if there is a website from the DPI or customs that specifies the process. So any advice is welcome at this point in time :thumbs:
Pete
Mustang Project:
http://dynamicstang.blogspot.com
hybrid
Mustang King
Mustang King
Posts: 9354
Joined: Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:13 pm
Contact:

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by hybrid »

I'd use a broker to be honest. Their fee is not that big and they sort everything for you, so you don't have to deal with customs directly.
I used this guy:
Frank Todero
Dominion Freight Logistics
Tel: (03) 9338 8555

Obviously they are in Melb. Not sure if they have anyone in Perth, but Frank was a top notch bloke. Really nice guy and easy to deal with.
Dynamic
Living the Mustang Dream
Living the Mustang Dream
Posts: 1336
Joined: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:37 am
Contact:

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by Dynamic »

thanks for fast reply Jeff. I never understood, and this might be a stupid question but why do you need to use a broker?
Pete
Mustang Project:
http://dynamicstang.blogspot.com
mikes68
Mustang King
Mustang King
Posts: 3210
Joined: Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:47 pm
Contact:

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by mikes68 »

Dynamic wrote:thanks for fast reply Jeff. I never understood, and this might be a stupid question but why do you need to use a broker?
To sort out the miriad of payments and fees and inspections for:

Port arrival fee
container unloading fee
container unpacking fee
customs inspection + fee
quarantine inspection + fee
cleaning (if required by AQIS)
transport from port to inspection location (if required)
GST payment
Duty payment (if any)...

The list goes on I think and there are a lot of different people to communicate with...

Also, from my understanding (no first hand experience) but AQIS and Customs prefer to deal with known agents as they do build relationships up with them to some extent and it will be a lot quicker and FAR LESS painfull for you...
Fifty Years Afloat

We can't alter the direction of the wind,
But we can adjust our sails
Dynamic
Living the Mustang Dream
Living the Mustang Dream
Posts: 1336
Joined: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:37 am
Contact:

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by Dynamic »

hmmm I might give Frank Todero a ring see if he has anyone in Perth, otherwise is there anyone else from Perth who has used an agent recently they can recomend?
Pete
Mustang Project:
http://dynamicstang.blogspot.com
mikes68
Mustang King
Mustang King
Posts: 3210
Joined: Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:47 pm
Contact:

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by mikes68 »

Dynamic wrote:hmmm I might give Frank Todero a ring see if he has anyone in Perth, otherwise is there anyone else from Perth who has used an agent recently they can recomend?
Check with Lee and Sheridan from Import Perfections (local here in Perth)... They shipped my car and if they can't help you directly then should be able to point you at someone who can
Fifty Years Afloat

We can't alter the direction of the wind,
But we can adjust our sails
shane427
Senior Mustang
Senior Mustang
Posts: 241
Joined: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:07 pm

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by shane427 »

mate i used mil mollica at universal custom brokers.

good service and very helpful with questions etc. Had a very fast and un-traumatic experience with customs as well due to them.

Well worth the 440$ or something similar that was their fee. Relativley small compared with all the other costs that add up...
ponyride
Mustang Maniac
Mustang Maniac
Posts: 1979
Joined: Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:15 am
Contact:

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by ponyride »

pm sent.
Rick.

Old things amuse all minds.
ken123
Junior Mustang
Junior Mustang
Posts: 47
Joined: Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:45 am

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by ken123 »

Dynamic its all sorted as your in a consolidated container,broker will make contact with you...regards ken
jusTANG
PatCH the Platypus
PatCH the Platypus
Posts: 2062
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:03 pm
Contact:

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by jusTANG »

thats service Ken.......hats off to you :thumbs:
Cheers,
j
scott66stang
Mustang King
Mustang King
Posts: 4716
Joined: Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:15 am

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by scott66stang »

Glad you responded Ken as i thought that was the case , i was going to call and check with you before saying anything to Pete.
Dynamic
Living the Mustang Dream
Living the Mustang Dream
Posts: 1336
Joined: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:37 am
Contact:

Re: Steps on Importing

Post by Dynamic »

ken123 wrote:Dynamic its all sorted as your in a consolidated container,broker will make contact with you...regards ken
ahhh phew that is service Ken, apologies since I was not aware of this :woohoo: makes life easier! thanks to everyone for replying
Pete
Mustang Project:
http://dynamicstang.blogspot.com
Post Reply