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Can I import a Porsche from UK to Australia?
If you wish to import vehicle into Australia, you must have proper documentation showing you have owned the vehicle in the overseas country for no less than 12 months before your arrival in Australia. You have the option to import vehicles that are less than 12 months, but you have to pay the relevant duty fee.
Can you import a Porsche into Australia?
It is an offence to import, sell or present new or used imported road motor vehicles to the Australian market for the first time unless they meet the Australian Design Rules.
What does it cost to import a car from the UK to Australia?
Our Typical car shipping costs from the UK to Australia in our shared container service seems to be the most economical choice if you are taking personal items inside the car. The cost for a saloon car to Australia is £2495.00 and a 4 x 4 is £2795.00.
Can I buy a car in the UK and ship it to Australia?
Shipping Vehicles From UK To Australia We offer very competitive Roll on Roll Off shipping pricing as well as shared container packs from our UK depot to all major ports in Australia.
What cars are eligible for import into Australia?
There are a number of options available when applying for a vehicle import approval:
- Vehicles Manufactured before 1989.
- Personal Import Option.
- Australian Plated Vehicles.
- Small Road Trailers.
- Race, Rally and Support Vehicles.
- Letter of Compliance.
- Special Purpose-Built Vehicles.
- Exhibition Vehicles.
How much is import tax on a car in Australia?
The Customs Duty is payable on the Customs Value of the vehicle at a rate of 5% for cars and 5% for 4WDs. However, the 10% GST is paid on the Value of Taxable Importation. This value is calculated from total of the customs value + freight and insurance + customs duty amounts.
Does Australia have the 25 year import rule?
The rolling 25-year rule replaces the previous pre-1989 rule (that allowed vehicles built before 1989 to be imported), only now you can bring in younger cars on a rolling 25-year basis.
How much is import tax on a car to Australia?
What is luxury car tax in Australia?
Luxury car tax (LCT) is a tax on cars that have a GST-inclusive value above the LCT threshold. LCT is: imposed at the rate of 33% on the amount above the luxury car threshold. paid by businesses that sell or import luxury cars (dealers), and by individuals who import luxury cars.
Why are luxury cars so expensive in Australia?
There’s no doubt about it: Australians do pay more for luxury vehicles. Thanks to luxury car tax, perceived market tolerance, lower demand and the customisation of cars for Australian conditions, we are certainly charged a premium price that easily exceeds that imposed on countries such as the US and UK.
How much is import duty on cars in Australia?
5%
The Customs Duty is payable on the Customs Value of the vehicle at a rate of 5% for cars and 5% for 4WDs. However, the 10% GST is paid on the Value of Taxable Importation. This value is calculated from total of the customs value + freight and insurance + customs duty amounts.
What year car can you import to Australia?
25 year old vehicles. Vehicles 25 years and older are eligible for Import to Australia via a concessional import scheme former known as the Pre 1989 Scheme. This changed on the 10th of December 2019. This scheme is designed to allow Automotive enthusiasts to Import popular classic / historic vehicles in Australia.