Hey! Thanks for all the useful tips! I just started my little business and your channel is helping me a lot. I have a question. I have a regular job where I earn around AUD 80k a year, so any income on top of that will be taxed at 30% when doing the tax return. I am importing an item from Alibaba that costs me AUD20 to get it to my door, and I would like to sell it for AUD60. In order to know how much I would be making per item, would I have to take 30% off the selling price before calculating the difference? In this case: 60-18-20=AUD 22 per item. Thanks in advance for your help
I hv 1 Australian big Buyer/ importer - Alibaba safest but dealings r critical. Be +ve mindset & definitely you ll get BEST DEAL..for many suppliers freight or customs duties included in the overall shipping cost..Why one has to pay separately? DDU is accepted
Thanks dude. It’s my understanding that you can import without a business but if you plan to sell the things you import then you’ll need to be at least a sole trader
Thank you for the informative video, have a question, I want to start e-commerce (Amazon FBA) in Australia, what type of registration do I need with the government, or is any license required???
Great question mate! You’ll need to register a business eg sole trader or a company. As far as licenses go, you can check your products on the ABLIS website to see if you need anything
Great video👍, I’m a Chinese, anything I can do from China side for example looking good products or checking factory something, hope I could be helpful somehow.
Hi there, we are a new starting company but can you do a video about vat tax and how to claim it back. We are thinking of importing from Alibaba (china) and would love to know more. Myself and my twin sister are starting this business venture have ordered a few samples and some bulk items but she has no idea about vat taxes. Amateurs lol Thanks :)
Thank you for your video, very helpful. Do you know anyone who is importing toys into AU, there seems to be a lot of standards that need to be conformed to. Any suggestions or help on the subject would be appreciated. Thank you.
I've honestly avoided toys for that reason so I don't actually know, sorry. The good thing about that is it means there's potentially less competition because some people will be put off by the extra work so you should still look in to it!
Hi Mate, I think there is now GST on things under $1000 as well. Also are you doing with your imported goods? are you selling it on shopify or locally?
Hey mate. I think some overseas suppliers will collect GST. Not all though and definitely no import tax below $1,000 Mostly selling on Shopify with some small trade shows. You importing?
Hey mate, great video! Question, if you import and don't pay any tax or duties cause the value of the imported products are lower than $1000. How do you manage the selling in Australia? Is there any tax involved or I just can sell online and get the money straight in the bank? Also, are the $1000 import tax free a yearly amount or I could do 100 import of $1000 and avoid paying tax and duties? Thanks for your time and amazing videos!!
Hey mate! You’ll still need to pay tax on income from sales in the same way you would if you were selling any goods. It’s 1000 AUD per import but you may find it’s cheaper to order in bulk and make savings that way
Great video mate I am trying to bring a product in Australian market It involves a powerbang as well Do i need to get any certificate like RCM certificate?
Great video, do you know the best way to pay a chinese company and keep myself protected? This company High-per motorcycles has given me a bank account to pay to and it's not BSB and account
Thanks mate! You could look in to using an escrow service. Alibaba has one built in to its platform which I would always use for the first transaction at least even if it costs a bit more.
hey, just want to know that if the order is above AUD $1000, in that case what are the documents we will get from supplier and what are the documents we need to make it ready. also, do we need to submit them to customs and what will be the procedure. Thanks
Hey mate, tbh I usually use DHL/Fedex and they act as a go between. The supplier should attach all necessary documents, customs will create an invoice which DHL/Fedex then request payment for by emailing you a payment link. If customs need more information they may also request a copy of the invoice you got from the supplier as well as a photo of the goods and proof of payment. But as long as the supplier does everything correctly all you have to do is wait for an invoice from DHL/Fedex, pay it, and your goods will be delivered the next day. If you’re importing by sea the process will be similar but you’ll be dealing with an agent. I wouldn’t recommend dealing directly with customs (Australian Border Force) but it’s probably possible
hey there, I am a small business owner from India, we are completely new into this industry, we are into exporting Indian spices around the world, done with all the paper and docs, can you share your insight on how to find genuine buyers, B2B marketing and on anything related to this.
Is it possible/a valid option to ask the supplier to split the +$1000 shipment into multiple smaller individual packages each with total value of less than $1k to avoid 10% gst?
Great question. Customs always base it on the total value of the shipment, regardless of how many packages it is split in to. You might consider making smaller, more frequent orders but then your shipping costs will almost certainly be higher in the long run and you might miss out on some discount pricing that you could access by buying in bigger bulk. Sounds like you might need to pull up a spreadsheet and do some calculations 😃
Hi mate, I’m looking to place my first bulk order from China of dietary supplements. Is there any other document except taxes & duty fees that I should keep in mind ? Thank you
Hey mate, nice work! Not sure to be honest but off the top of my head I'd just wanna check that none of the items are prohibited at www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/list-of-items and then check if you need a licence/permit at ablis.business.gov.au/
I am a trusted freight forwarder provide DDP service from China to FBA or the third address, and can also help you find supplier in China,once you need, welcome to contact me
Hey mate, thanks a lot for your videos, you're doing an incredible job helping to start my business in Australia. I have one question about ChAFTA; I've asked my supplier about and they are charging me a fee to work under ChAFTA agreement, is that normal? I don't really know if there's something to do to import under ChAFTA or if you just get the benefits of the agreement without doing any paperwork, which is what they are trying to charge me for.
Hey mate, thank you that means a lot! So you definitely need a Certificate of Origin (COO) to get the benefits of CHAFTA so they are correct in that aspect. I don’t know how much it costs them though a supplier likely won’t charge if the order is big enough. It’s probably worth you working out how much you would save on import duty with a COO. e.g if they wanna charge you 50usd but you’ll save $500 it’s a no brainer. You’ll need to find out the rate for your goods from the government website. Google certificate of origin to see what one looks like, it’s an official certificate they have to apply for but I think they can get it the same day they apply
Great question, no because I use FedEx or DHL. They take the documents provided by the exporter and take care of customs paperwork. What freight company is being used?
Hey mate, hard to say without knowing your shipping arrangements or what documents your supplier has provided. If customs queries it they may ask you for an invoice, proof of payment and some photos of the goods.
@@sidebusinessbloke Hi mate, the supplier has said they are providing the coo and have provided me with their hs code. It says 0%. Do I need anything else in that sense?
Hey mate, thank you for your video. Very informative. I'm starting a small business in Australia. Do you reckon I need to engage a freight forwarder to import goods from china (via Alibaba). I have seen a few videos, I'm a bit unsure if u should involve them as I'm just starting out and it might cost me extra. What are your thoughts?
@@sidebusinessbloke I am, I have received samples from them and they used their freight forwarder and I had no issues with the shipping. But just thinking about the future, when I order in bulk and my orders will be more than $1000. From what you explained, there are a lot of steps involved, just concerned that letting them do all the paperwork and stuff would put me in an unsafe position at any stage. Or am i thinking too much?
Got ya. It's hard to say without knowing the details but Alibaba suppliers are usually pretty used to shipping to small businesses in Australia and handling the paperwork etc. If it's a big bulk order then it may be worth getting some quotes from other freight options. Is it air or sea?
I have ordered scarves for our soccer club they arrived today. Total for them was like $900 do we need to do anything Our clubs not registered for GST and a NFP Help haha
If they arrived with you today and you didn’t have to pay an invoice then they must have been below the threshold. Congrats on the import, you happy with them?
@@sidebusinessbloke absolutely love them! I did already get a sample from them first though ahah. Does the shipping costs come into it with the $1000 threshold? I’m so clueless with this ahah. Thankyou for helping and responding I really appreciate it
Ah that’s awesome, you probably saved a fair bit of money by importing yourself! The shipping cost does not get factored in when looking at the $1,000 threshold… however, if you’re over the threshold you pay import duty on the goods as well as GST on the goods AND shipping. Not such big deal if you’re registered for GST because you can claim it back but if you’re not then it’s an extra expense to think about.
Hello there! I am working in a feasibility analysis to import baby toys and furniture from China. It would be my first time. Do you know if there is any safety certificate mandatory for that category of products in Australia? Thanks!!
As always, any questions let me know and I’ll do my best to answer! Thanks for watching! 👊
Thank You for the great video I have learned alot .
Ah glad to hear, thank you! Are you thinking about importing?
Great info Bro
Thanks maaaate!
Thanks for your video ❤❤ very clear explanation
Hey! Thanks for all the useful tips! I just started my little business and your channel is helping me a lot.
I have a question. I have a regular job where I earn around AUD 80k a year, so any income on top of that will be taxed at 30% when doing the tax return.
I am importing an item from Alibaba that costs me AUD20 to get it to my door, and I would like to sell it for AUD60. In order to know how much I would be making per item, would I have to take 30% off the selling price before calculating the difference? In this case:
60-18-20=AUD 22 per item.
Thanks in advance for your help
Would you mind to share where do you print your custom mailer boxes? thank you for the video too, very helpful!!!
Thank you, very kind! Australian Corrugated Packaging in Thomastown VIC
@@sidebusinessbloke oh man, you are the best! I do appreciate it!
I hv 1 Australian big Buyer/ importer - Alibaba safest but dealings r critical. Be +ve mindset & definitely you ll get BEST DEAL..for many suppliers freight or customs duties included in the overall shipping cost..Why one has to pay separately? DDU is accepted
Thanks for the video . I got a qs . I don't have a registered co. Or a shop . Can I still import to Australia. If not .what other options are there
Thanks dude. It’s my understanding that you can import without a business but if you plan to sell the things you import then you’ll need to be at least a sole trader
Hi I just wanna import a quad for my son
So it won’t be taxed ? It’s just 1 or 2 quads
All depends on if you can prove it was under 1,000 AUD
Thank you for the informative video, have a question, I want to start e-commerce (Amazon FBA) in Australia, what type of registration do I need with the government, or is any license required???
Great question mate! You’ll need to register a business eg sole trader or a company. As far as licenses go, you can check your products on the ABLIS website to see if you need anything
I am staying in Australia I want to buy from Alibaba I want to know how to do it.
Great video👍, I’m a Chinese, anything I can do from China side for example looking good products or checking factory something, hope I could be helpful somehow.
Loved this video
Thank you for this video 👍
Thanks for taking the time to comment that, much appreciated. 😃 Good luck in your ventures!
Thank you for the informative video
Very kind of you, thank you!
Hi there, we are a new starting company but can you do a video about vat tax and how to claim it back. We are thinking of importing from Alibaba (china) and would love to know more. Myself and my twin sister are starting this business venture have ordered a few samples and some bulk items but she has no idea about vat taxes. Amateurs lol Thanks :)
Hey, congrats on the new venture! What country are you in?
Great advice, thankyou
You’re most welcome, hope it goes well!
Thank you for your video, very helpful. Do you know anyone who is importing toys into AU, there seems to be a lot of standards that need to be conformed to. Any suggestions or help on the subject would be appreciated. Thank you.
I've honestly avoided toys for that reason so I don't actually know, sorry. The good thing about that is it means there's potentially less competition because some people will be put off by the extra work so you should still look in to it!
Hi Mate, I think there is now GST on things under $1000 as well. Also are you doing with your imported goods? are you selling it on shopify or locally?
Hey mate. I think some overseas suppliers will collect GST. Not all though and definitely no import tax below $1,000
Mostly selling on Shopify with some small trade shows. You importing?
Hey mate, great video! Question, if you import and don't pay any tax or duties cause the value of the imported products are lower than $1000. How do you manage the selling in Australia? Is there any tax involved or I just can sell online and get the money straight in the bank? Also, are the $1000 import tax free a yearly amount or I could do 100 import of $1000 and avoid paying tax and duties? Thanks for your time and amazing videos!!
Hey mate! You’ll still need to pay tax on income from sales in the same way you would if you were selling any goods. It’s 1000 AUD per import but you may find it’s cheaper to order in bulk and make savings that way
@@sidebusinessbloke thanks for your quick response mate!!
Great video mate
I am trying to bring a product in Australian market
It involves a powerbang as well
Do i need to get any certificate like RCM certificate?
Thanks mate! I actually don’t know about electrical goods sorry. EESS . Gov . Au looks like a good place to start
Great video, do you know the best way to pay a chinese company and keep myself protected?
This company High-per motorcycles has given me a bank account to pay to and it's not BSB and account
Thanks mate! You could look in to using an escrow service. Alibaba has one built in to its platform which I would always use for the first transaction at least even if it costs a bit more.
@@sidebusinessbloke thanks for the reply .
Alibaba's trade assurance should be good hey?
hey, just want to know that if the order is above AUD $1000, in that case what are the documents we will get from supplier and what are the documents we need to make it ready. also, do we need to submit them to customs and what will be the procedure. Thanks
Hey mate, tbh I usually use DHL/Fedex and they act as a go between. The supplier should attach all necessary documents, customs will create an invoice which DHL/Fedex then request payment for by emailing you a payment link. If customs need more information they may also request a copy of the invoice you got from the supplier as well as a photo of the goods and proof of payment. But as long as the supplier does everything correctly all you have to do is wait for an invoice from DHL/Fedex, pay it, and your goods will be delivered the next day.
If you’re importing by sea the process will be similar but you’ll be dealing with an agent. I wouldn’t recommend dealing directly with customs (Australian Border Force) but it’s probably possible
hey there, I am a small business owner from India, we are completely new into this industry, we are into exporting Indian spices around the world, done with all the paper and docs, can you share your insight on how to find genuine buyers, B2B marketing and on anything related to this.
Hi Abhishek. I am exporting Indian spices around the world as well. Which part of India are you from?
I live in Australia. I can help you export from india
@@parbatbohora1151hi brother i am intrest. Any help would be appreciated
Is it possible/a valid option to ask the supplier to split the +$1000 shipment into multiple smaller individual packages each with total value of less than $1k to avoid 10% gst?
Will this method save on shipping cost?
Great question. Customs always base it on the total value of the shipment, regardless of how many packages it is split in to.
You might consider making smaller, more frequent orders but then your shipping costs will almost certainly be higher in the long run and you might miss out on some discount pricing that you could access by buying in bigger bulk. Sounds like you might need to pull up a spreadsheet and do some calculations 😃
Hi mate, I’m looking to place my first bulk order from China of dietary supplements. Is there any other document except taxes & duty fees that I should keep in mind ? Thank you
Hey mate, nice work! Not sure to be honest but off the top of my head I'd just wanna check that none of the items are prohibited at www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/list-of-items and then check if you need a licence/permit at ablis.business.gov.au/
I am a trusted freight forwarder provide DDP service from China to FBA or the third address, and can also help you find supplier in China,once you need, welcome to contact me
Thank you sir
Very welcome, good luck in your ventures!
Hello mate. So if it's under 1000 Au dollars basically coming to your door without doing anything else? Thank you for sharing 🙂
Yea just be careful with the exchange rate though. E.g. if you buy in USD allow a bit of a buffer when you work out what that is in AUD
@@sidebusinessbloke thank you very much ☺️
Hey mate, thanks a lot for your videos, you're doing an incredible job helping to start my business in Australia. I have one question about ChAFTA; I've asked my supplier about and they are charging me a fee to work under ChAFTA agreement, is that normal? I don't really know if there's something to do to import under ChAFTA or if you just get the benefits of the agreement without doing any paperwork, which is what they are trying to charge me for.
Hey mate, thank you that means a lot! So you definitely need a Certificate of Origin (COO) to get the benefits of CHAFTA so they are correct in that aspect. I don’t know how much it costs them though a supplier likely won’t charge if the order is big enough. It’s probably worth you working out how much you would save on import duty with a COO. e.g if they wanna charge you 50usd but you’ll save $500 it’s a no brainer. You’ll need to find out the rate for your goods from the government website.
Google certificate of origin to see what one looks like, it’s an official certificate they have to apply for but I think they can get it the same day they apply
@@sidebusinessbloke thanks a lot mate, really appreciate your help!!
Did you fill out an import declaration form?
First time importing $3000 worth and honestly I just don’t know what to expect or do.
Great question, no because I use FedEx or DHL. They take the documents provided by the exporter and take care of customs paperwork. What freight company is being used?
Hi mate, I have products coming to Australia around $3500. What documents and other things I need?
Hey mate, hard to say without knowing your shipping arrangements or what documents your supplier has provided. If customs queries it they may ask you for an invoice, proof of payment and some photos of the goods.
@@sidebusinessbloke Hi mate, the supplier has said they are providing the coo and have provided me with their hs code. It says 0%. Do I need anything else in that sense?
@Bagaskara501 customs will let you know but coo should be enough in terms of ChAFTA
Hey mate, thank you for your video. Very informative. I'm starting a small business in Australia. Do you reckon I need to engage a freight forwarder to import goods from china (via Alibaba). I have seen a few videos, I'm a bit unsure if u should involve them as I'm just starting out and it might cost me extra. What are your thoughts?
Thank you! Depends really, are you not happy with the shipping options that the seller is offering?
@@sidebusinessbloke I am, I have received samples from them and they used their freight forwarder and I had no issues with the shipping. But just thinking about the future, when I order in bulk and my orders will be more than $1000. From what you explained, there are a lot of steps involved, just concerned that letting them do all the paperwork and stuff would put me in an unsafe position at any stage. Or am i thinking too much?
Got ya. It's hard to say without knowing the details but Alibaba suppliers are usually pretty used to shipping to small businesses in Australia and handling the paperwork etc. If it's a big bulk order then it may be worth getting some quotes from other freight options. Is it air or sea?
@@sidebusinessbloke okay, thanks. It will be air.
Cool if it’s eg DHL/Fedex it’ll be super easy, they’ll just reach out to you with an invoice if any taxes/duties need to be paid
Hi mate, if we ask suppliers from china to send product doing DDP shipping to Australia then we need to pay anything??
Hey mate, I’ve never done DDP but as far I’m aware, they should cover literally everything
DDP price including all charges , you no need to pay any other fee. if you need ,i can help you
I have ordered scarves for our soccer club they arrived today. Total for them was like $900 do we need to do anything
Our clubs not registered for GST and a NFP
Help haha
If they arrived with you today and you didn’t have to pay an invoice then they must have been below the threshold. Congrats on the import, you happy with them?
@@sidebusinessbloke absolutely love them! I did already get a sample from them first though ahah.
Does the shipping costs come into it with the $1000 threshold? I’m so clueless with this ahah.
Thankyou for helping and responding I really appreciate it
Ah that’s awesome, you probably saved a fair bit of money by importing yourself! The shipping cost does not get factored in when looking at the $1,000 threshold… however, if you’re over the threshold you pay import duty on the goods as well as GST on the goods AND shipping. Not such big deal if you’re registered for GST because you can claim it back but if you’re not then it’s an extra expense to think about.
Hello there! I am working in a feasibility analysis to import baby toys and furniture from China. It would be my first time. Do you know if there is any safety certificate mandatory for that category of products in Australia? Thanks!!
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