It's all very confusing - I am heading on a RTW trip, my motorcycle is already in France waiting for me. I am in New Zealand visiting family now. I have to ship all my motorcycle gear to France, which is currently in Australia. I am getting my brother to ship my motorcycle gear from Australia to France, to meet me in 1 week when I fly from NZ to France.
I have currently packed everything in 2 boxes, and provided receipts showing the purchase date is 2-3 years old on all products. Some things like Auxiliary spot lights I bought in Australia a year ago but never took out of the original packaging as I went to backpack around Europe, so these are being sent in their packaging, however are still older than the 6 month requirement for used goods.
I have written a cover letter in both French and English explaining I am on a motorcycle expedition and all my items are over the minimum 6 months old, are all personal goods, and none of it will remain in France as I will be leaving for Africa shortly after.
If they hit me with 20% VAT, I'll be up for $2000 AUD in tax alone. I'm nervous as f%#$, but I am at a loss as to what to do. It says gifts are limited to a value of like 45 euro, my gear comes close to 6000 euro..... fml
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