" and the rest of the World trades in USD . . . ! " - Chromalytic is NOT responsible for the state of the WORLD's economy
- and We are simply NOT in a position to ride out these "LUNA Park" cycles in Exchange Rates
- We reserve the right to adjust our pricing at ANY time during the Ordering process due to XR changes Sorry !
. . . but if you want "state-of-the-art" products . . . we must adjust prices accordingly !
Our Quotation Prices (Web Prices ) are subject to this automatic correction which is applied daily
based on the "live" USD exchange rate on that day
As of 2004 this "live" calculation slows down our Database too much so we NOW adjust XR monthly
in the meantime - ASK for a Quote ! [INVOICE Price - P1] = [Quotation Price or Current Web Price - P0] * [Exchange rate X0 / X1] 2 GST . . . [Cost of Goods Value + Import Freight Cost] * 10% The GST is collected by US from you on behalf of the the Government . . . at our cost !
one of
the privileges of being in business is to do this "shit work" for the Feds Govt Most of our customers such as Govt departments, Educational Bodies Universities TAFE's, Statutary Bodies - CSIRO
are able to claim back the GST from the Aussie Govt.
So ! it's a No Win "bullshit" exercise for All concerned
3 IMPORT Customs Duty
( generally NOT applicable for "chromatography parts" Generally we Import our chromatography products FREE of CUSTOMS DUTY
Some products may still attract Duty ( 0 to 10% ) based on a literal translation of product names by Customs eg "tools" "valves" "seals" "nuts" . . . where there might be trouble distinguishing them from more mundane literal items
Duty depends on Customs Tariff
Classification and the type of goods
for example TOOLS, VALVES, COMPUTERS (data system), SEALS (GC inlet seals), LINERS,
SLEEVES ( for injection systems) can have obvious "classification problems"
The Australian Government also imposes tax on tax charges as well
Government Entry Fee, Customs Fees $35 $52.00 [ Also Airport Terminal fees by Freight Companies etc etc
This is to "protect" jobs and Australian Industry . . . if there IS there ANY left ? .IMPORT FREIGHT COSTS ( Chromalytic LIST Prices - normally DO NOT include freight charges ) 4 SHIPPING ( NOTE this depends on consignment weight / volume which ever is greater ) 1 Consolidated Shipping
at subsidised rates - may require a 2 to 3 week lead time . . . for most of our suppliers.
for certain Suppliers eg Restek : ordering on Friday pm for delivery within 3 to 5 days ( but depending on supplier stock availability ) 2 URGENT
- at Schedule UPS Rates Schedule Rates include an AirPort Terminal Fee / Customs
Clearance Charges $52.00 (2004) and unfortunately a high initial minimum 1kg charge
PLUS the "Kg Rate" ( on a sliding scale )
see Freight costs Shipping Times : ( 3 to 5
days transit time ) - depending on stock availability ( a 2 to 4 week production lead time may be required on "some" products ) . . . .Consumables are normally ex - stock supplier ) The Alternative ( ? ) . . .
International Air Parcel Post - usually 10 to 14 days but it is "quite variable"' - NOT generally recommended
This "may" be the most economical way if value of goods is < Aud500 as it may come straight through customs
without any penalty - BUT the risk is yours AND parcels are UNTRACEABLE WE Do NOT insure shipments - this insurance seems to "absolutely bog" down the Post Office system For REGISTERED CUSTOMERS
- we automatically offer the consolidated Freight Rates
. . . where we waive some of the overhead costs imposed by the shipping companies
EXCEPTION : in the case of DANGEROUS GOODS ( Chemical Standards etc)
As of 2005 . . . new DG goods fee of $185.00 applies ( includes first 3kg ). . .plus normal kg freight rate 5 LOCAL FREIGHT ( is added to ALL sales in Australia . . . on a per shipment basis at Cost ) - This also depends on the weight/volume of the shipment from Melbourne to you and naturally where you are in Australia ( Overnight to most Capital Cities - 2-3 days max elsewhere )
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