Importing tyres from USA and Import Duty - Heads Up

Hi Folks,

Just a word of warning for those importing tyres etc from the USA.

Seems as though the Australian Customs have now read the fine print in the OZ/USA Free Trade Agreement and implementing it to the full extent.

There is NO import duty between the USA and OZ for products MADE in the USA. So if you buy Micky Thompsons made in the USA there is no Duty, If you buy TOYO's made in Japan there WILL BE import duty.

Customs inspectors are now checking the place of manufacture and charging Duty if the goods are non USA manufactured.

I just found this out when I enquired about bringing some Kubota machinery in from the USA which was manufactured in Japan compared to some John Deere made in the USA. Even have to be careful there as some John Deere's are manufactured under license in Asia.

Hope this helps.

Bruce
Fallbrook USA
Childers Qld