Have you had a doll shipped to Australia?

a5troboy · Post by **a5troboy** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:38 am

Just wondering if anyone has had any issues with Australian customs?

eyespyone · Post by **eyespyone** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:33 am

Importing Dolly into Australia should present you no problems with Customs here.

Make sure that you have your contact details on the dispatch advice - especially your phone number.
They may contact you to ask if you are expecting a 'package' of that type as it may appear 'unusual' if they X-ray it on the way in.

Oh, and they will most likely hit you with a bill ($) for import duty which you will have to pay before they release it. You can pay this on line to avoid more delay.

You get a bit of a rush but, when you finally hear she has actually arrived.
Hopefully this helps.

Cheers
Eyespy

B3F11dolly · Post by **B3F11dolly** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:59 am

several Australian members with multiple dolls
never heard about any serious issues so far

heh, Australia is a first world country,
where corruption isn't Mr President and sexuality isn't threatened by death sentence,
so don't worry too much other than about the bill for import

Post by **Playtime** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:03 pm

G'day everyone,....

a5troboy, I am here in Australia and I have 4 Teddy Babes 3 Realdolls and 2 more on the way,...
You will have NO problems at all importing a single or multiple dolls.
I can give you the 'Import Product' code to use for customs that has NO import duty, all you will pay then is GST, and customs/quarintine processing fee and what ever transport cost you have (from customs to your door) unless you are like me and go pick her up yourself.

Its a very simple process and all stress free.
Have fun picking out a doll/s you want and let the good times roll!

Playtime.

a5troboy · Post by **a5troboy** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:01 am

Thanks for the input guys! New to this as you can tell. @playtime that code sounds very handy! And yep i'll probably go and pick her up.

Kusanagi · Post by **Kusanagi** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:03 pm

playtime wrote: I can give you the 'Import Product' code to use for customs that has NO import duty, all you will pay then is GST, and customs/quarintine processing fee and what ever transport cost you have (from customs to your door) unless you are like me and go pick her up yourself.

Its a very simple process and all stress free.
Have fun picking out a doll/s you want and let the good times roll!

Playtime.

Hello playtime,

I too am living in Australia and have just placed an order with DS for a 132cm Li doll.
2 years ago I ordered a Level-D Ayana from Ta-bo, and going through customs the fees costed me arm & leg...can you shed some light on how I can use the 'Import Product' code for customs that has no import duty?
Thank you in advance.

a5troboy · Post by **a5troboy** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:23 am

Wow can't believe you got a Level-D Ayana...i've always wanted her but so expensive

a5troboy · Post by **a5troboy** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:29 am

Hi playtime, sorry I only just noticed your PM. Can't reply yet as my account is restricted...guess I should contribute some more on here!

Kusanagi · Post by **Kusanagi** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:57 am

a5troboy wrote:Wow can't believe you got a Level-D Ayana...i've always wanted her but so expensive

Hello a5troboy,

It's true that Level-D is expensive, so I'm looking forward to see the difference with DS's Li I've ordered that is half the price of Ayana

In relation to your original question; I have previously purchased a Level-D doll, an Orient Jewel, and a 4Wood doll from Japan and never had any issues with the Customs. (I requested Ta-bo and Hiro san from 4Wood to declare the dolls as "mannequin" for shipping)

When my dolls reached Australian Customs they called me to request for import duty + GST payment (which costed me fortunes on-top of the cost I paid for my dollies...so it will be nice if there's a way to void the import duty)

Once the payment went through I was able to receive my doll on the next day.

DS_Australia · Post by **DS_Australia** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:40 am

We are proud to announce that DS Doll - DOLL SWEET are now officially available in Australia and New Zealand.

Based in Sydney we are here to help you with your doll purchases, importation and after purchase repairs.

(Removed, Rule 1)

To celebrate our opening all orders in November and December will receive a 5% discount.

So please come check out and new website:

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or email us at:

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Thank you and we look forward to meeting some new friends along the way.

Regards,

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