Steps on Importing

[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

[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]

thanks for fast reply Jeff. I never understood, and this might be a stupid question but why do you need to use a broker?

[mikes68]

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...

[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?

[mikes68]

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

[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]

pm sent.

[ken123]

Dynamic its all sorted as your in a consolidated container,broker will make contact with you...regards ken

[jusTANG]

thats service Ken.......hats off to you

[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]

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 makes life easier! thanks to everyone for replying