Perhaps this topic has been done to death on these forums, but here is my experience and advice anyway.
If you are looking at bringing a bike in from the US talk to Darren Cheney 0488 188 827
[email protected]. He provides a hassle free service and a price that includes everything to your door, no surprise taxes or fees when it lands.
I recently got screwed over by a vintage bike shop in the states and Darren cleaned up the mess for me, the shop even stuffed him around causing Darren to incur additional transport costs but he stuck to his word and his original price.
He is a genuine bloke and there are plenty of other forum members that recommend him.
For those who think they can import a bike themselves or get suckered into "cheap" shipping by an overseas bike shop (like me) I provide the following info that I found out, although it was too late for me:
G’day, once the bike arrives in Australia, we will be able to handle the clearance for you. I understand that the shipper has included the Ocean freight in the sale price and will be using our sister company Carotrans.
As I mention of the phone it is imperative that you apply for your import permit ($50) asap to avoid complications when the bike arrives, which could result in storage being charged. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call
Import application link https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/imports/application_forms.aspx
Australian Local charges
Port Charges per m3
AUD 78.00
Terminal Handling per m3
AUD 23.00
Terminal Security
AUD 3.00
Delivery Order
AUD 60.00
EDI Fee
AUD 5.00
Sea Cargo Automation
AUD 25.00
CMR Fee
AUD 27.00
Customs Clearance/Professional Fees
AUD 150.00
Quarantine entry
AUD 139.00
Quarantine inspection
AUD 95.00
Excludes GST, duty, Insurance and quarantine related cleaning costsThen when you go to pick it up be ready to open your wallet up again and pray the bike has been cleaned properly and the crate has been constructed from the correct timber etc...
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