Exporting to Australia when I move

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Exporting to Australia when I move

I have a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. I am hoping to take it with me when I emigrate to Australia. How easy will it be to import it to Australia? I have found a shipper but there seems to be several taxes to pay for importation

Asked on 11 November 2011 by Martin Harrison

Answered by Honest John

Extremely difficult and not worthwhile for a low value car like this. FAQ: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/exporting-to-australia/

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