Customs, Multiple Shipments

[TYSON]

Hey guys, just about to get a large shipment from the states, It's split into three smaller shipments totalling 800USD each.

If i get them all sent to my address on the same day will customs slug me the duties on the combined value of the parcels?

Am i better getting them sent to mates?

[FJ Steve]

Be safe....spread the load

[Barfridge]

FJ Steve is a wise man. Gotta have something to show for all that white hair, eh mate?

[FJ Steve]

pffft....it's 'new age blonde' ya know

[Flamedance]

If the packages originate from the same sender and arrive within a 24hr period the combined cost of the products will count towards customs duty. I found this out recently when buying new lenses for the camera.

[lee]

I got a bunch of $1000AU packages delivered to my house, but they sent them a day apart. Didn't have any problems with multiple parcels, stopped one because stupid americans can't use a calculator and figure out "do not put more than $800 USD in one parcel, I will pay for more postage"