Help ? GST on Gold Bullion Through FedEx

[projack]

I also aware of large importers using Fedex account and they never pay GST.

 

[Big A.D.]

This sounds like the old "it's not me, it's him over there officer" but short of someone emailing me pics something stamped fedex with charges applied by them, I might have to customs.

Thoughts? Progress?

Call Customs and ask them if the GST Exemption Code "LPM" listed on their website (at http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5350.asp) has been revoked and if not, is it still Customs policy to refer people to the ATO's GST ruling "GSTR 2003/10" (at http://law.ato.gov.au/pdf/pbr/gstr2003-010.pdf) if they want the legal definition of what is or is not classified as "precious metals" for tax purposes.

 

[projack]

Fedex only chance to win against you on court if the can prove Australia Post or UPS is illegally not charging GST on bullions.

 

[goldpelican]

When i was making an inquiry to Gainesville, the guy i spoke to basically said they attach some form to confirm no GST is payable.. only the customs 'processing' fee. I don't know why FEDEX still charges, either they remove the form or have a different policy of 'charge regardless'.
I'm not sure who Gainesville use, probably USPS

This would be the "LPM" code on the customs declaration on the shipment.

 

[Ronnie 666]

I got my GST back !!!! It took almost a month from the ATO ruling.

 

[Haggai 2:8]

Thanks Ronnie. I've been waiting just over 3 weeks since I sent my ruling in.

 

[LvM]

Recently received a shipment of over $1000 of bullion delivered by FedEx.

Once the package arrived at Customs they emailed me a declaration to sign and fax back and once this was done they did not require any payment of GST.

It looks like they have finally sorted things out. Everything went smoothly and service was excellent.