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03-07-17, 01:53
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Importing truck from U.K. to Aus
Hi all,
I am seeking your thoughts and help. I am considering purchasing a medium sized military vehicle in the U.K., to import back to Aus (home). I'm sure it has probably been covered previously on mlu, but my searches have not met with success. I am interested in other people's experiences, suggested freighters, pitfalls, customs experiences, ballpark costs, and if there are heritage restrictions imposed in the U.K. Just a small ask. The vehicle would be about 5t, L6m x W2.3m x H2.9m Forgive me for not saying exactly what I am after at present. Kind regards Tim 
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03-07-17, 02:23
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PM sent Tim
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03-07-17, 05:31
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Cheers Tim
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03-07-17, 07:33
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I can only help by saying that the vehicle in question needs to be squeaky clean to be imported. You are most likely aware of this.
Just saying as military vehicles are normally not as clean and polished as some other cherished classic vehicles. A Forum member imported a Kettenkrad and he had to have it power washed again upon arrival as there was some sand on the tracks.
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03-07-17, 09:37
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And it needs to be 30 years old or older, or if not you will need to have owned it and used it overseas for 12mths.
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03-07-17, 10:00
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customs
The customs people at this end can and do sometimes impound the vehicle, they park it in a parking lot for whatever length of time ( you as the importer pay hundreds of dollars per day storage fees ) . They then get a professional fumigator to throw a insect bomb inside a tarp ( again you pay for all of this ) . All of this can add $$$$$ to your final bill . Remember when it comes to dealing with customs staff, common sense goes out the door . All of this scenario happened to two club members here .
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03-07-17, 12:42
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Thank you gentlemen,
I am learning a lot, also learnt today that asbestos brakes and clutch pads are a no, no. I've also learnt, that a vehicle older than 30 years incurs a 10% fee, not just on the vehicle value but also on the shipping, transport and insurance costs as a total figure. My research goes on. Thank you thus far for your contributions. Cheers Tim
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04-07-17, 08:57
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They probably learnt the 10% fee on shipping & other fees.......from ebay!
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