Do I need to pay import tax if my parents send me a netbook when I'm studying abroad?

[FearoftheNight]

I'm studying abroad for a semester in New Zealand. Would I have to pay an extra fee for customs if my parents send me a netbook from the U.S.?

 

[tasmanian]

Probably New Zealand's one, but if you don't tell anyone then you don't have to pay.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

If it's insured (and, you'd be an idiot not to) the item is specified and you will need to pay import duty. The only way around it is if someone brings it to you.

 

[moshquerade]

You need to ask an Importer-Exporter.

 

[Farang]

From everything I understand, it is a major pain in the ass not to simply carry it with you on the plane. If it is only a semester and you are there already, I recommend doing without and enjoying New Zealand without the laptop. If you aren't there, find a way to bring it with you.

 

[nerp]

You can't claim it's a gift?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: nerp
You can't claim it's a gift?

You still have to pay import duty.

 

[nerp]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: nerp
You can't claim it's a gift?

You still have to pay import duty.

Doh, time to put down the pipe over here.

 

[vshah]

they don't sell them there?

 

[I Saw OJ]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
You need to ask an Importer-Exporter.

We aren't talking about chips and diapers here.

 

[arrfep]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: nerp
You can't claim it's a gift?

You still have to pay import duty.

What if they're just sending it to him as something he already owns? (serious question) It seems kind of bogus. Like if he forgot a pair of shoes and they shipped them to him.

 

[onlyCOpunk]

Unless they claim it as new, you wont have to pay any import duties on it.

My laptop got stolen while I was in NZ, and I had to get a new one shipped over. Didn't claim it as new, no duties paid.

No point getting on there either as they are like 2 or 3 times the price they would be anywhere else in the world.

 

[FearoftheNight]

so basically if the box is open state that it's mine it ok? and how much is the import tax anyway?