Importing Chinese CNC into Australia

[Web.eng]

G'day Guys,

I'm thinking about importing a Chinese CNC router into Australia and was wondering about the process. I am in Hobart and for some reason the CNC manufacturer can't ship the machine to Tassie. He said he has to ship it to Melbourne or Sydney and I have to get it here myself.
I have called the Aust. Customs, a customs broker, and a forwarding agent, about the import and have got different answers from all of them about price and procedure.
Can some of you who have been through the import process let me (and others I'm sure) know what you had to do to import a machine and the sort of costs involved. What are the tricks and what should people look out for?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks.

Dave.

[rocket67]

Dave - It is a fairly straight forward process.

Your supplier in China will crate the machine and deliver it to the ship.

They should then send you the documentation - including Bill of Lading, fumigation certificate etc.

You will need to contact a Broker/ Receiver in Melbourne before you order the machine. They will take care of all Customs requirements. As soon as you receive the documents from China - forward them immediately to your Broker. They will also organise forwarding your machine to Tasmania.

If you do not know a Broker i suggest you contact Loch M Fraser. They take care of our Mustang importing and we have never had a problem with them. They should be able to give you an idea of the costs at this end, which will depend on whether it is a Full container load or Less than container load.

What size machine is it?

Rocket.

[Web.eng]

Thanks Rocket,

It's an SHM0609. Just a baby! The crate size is 1.7 x 1.2 x 1.5 and includes the router and the dust extraction system.

Dave.

[rocket67]

Forum member " howzat " - who lives in Devonport, bought the same machine this time last year.

Check out the Excitech CNC Router purchase thread, and you will see some photos that howzat posted. He put the crate in the back of his van!

As LCL freight it should not be too expensive. The ship from China does not go to Tassie - That is why it will need to be forwarded on from Melbourne.

Rocket.

[Web.eng]

Thanks Rocket,

Mustangs eh.... maybe I'll have one of those too
What is LCL freight?

Dave.

[cabnet636]

rocket!! welcome back good to see ya!!

jim

[rocket67]

Thanks mate. It has been an incredible time lately... too much happening.
But sure is good to be back and at it again.

Rocket.

[rocket67]

Thanks Rocket,

Mustangs eh.... maybe I'll have one of those too
What is LCL freight?

Dave.

LCL = Less than container load. Meaning that many items are shipped in a single container... = Less cost to you.

FCL = Full container load. Meaning a sole use container. Much more expensive.

Mustangs - you mean like these?

[Web.eng]

Thanks Rocket,

Yes just like those. I'll have a 1966 or 1967 thanks!

Dave.

[budP]

Rocket

Are you one of those that got took by the guy In North Platte Ne?
A mustang deal that went south.

budP

[ramax]

Hi Dave

Its not that hard to import the supplier should be able to arrange shipment even to your door(you just have to pay the duty and tax).Just a few things to be carfull of as you are the importer of the machine you are classed as the manufacturer so if it for buisness purposes be VERY carefull (this is because there is no distibutorship for these machines most of the time under the law the import is then classed as manufacturer.Also
if somthing goes wrong with machine back up an part can be a problem oh and also if there are warranty issues good luck .not trying to spread doom and gloom just be carfull thats all