Importing small amount from Australia

[jimmiejackson]

Hi all,

I want to import some products from Australia - specifically a type of coffee and vegetable oil. Not a huge amount, maybe 6-7kg total.

From what I understand almost everything is now exempt from import duty under the FTA.

However if the supplier simply sends them to me as an individual using airmail/DHL will they be exempt from duty or is there all kinds of paperwork that needs to be done to ensure I'm not charged?

Edited February 26, 2015 by jimmiejackson

[Langsuan Man]

From what I understand almost everything is now exempt from import duty under the FTA.

What is the source of your understanding ?

I am sure that FTA has to do with large commercial transactions and does not apply to individuals, especially for individual use and not re-sale

The best bet to get them here without paying duty is to use the regular mail and not deal with private carriers, who are customs magnets