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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tazza" data-source="post: 15368" data-attributes="member: 82">I wouldn't be so sure you would be ahead if you tried to import a machine. I got a quote for a 20' box from Kansas City to Brisbane, the freight component is reasonable, about 2,500 USD but all the other charges! all up we will be up for about AUD 5K. As its a second hand machine quarantine will want to have a poke around and fumigate it as you can get bugs in the dirt that will no doubt still be on it. They will take your air filter(s) and burn them. If you are thinking of doing this, do your research first, you don't want to be bitten. You will also have to pay duty and GST. As the machine is made in the USA you technically can get away with filling out paperwork and use the free trade agreement so you don't need to pay duty.Our prices are indeed more than they are over seas, but not double. If you keep an eye out, you will find something.The 463 size machines will always be a little more than you would like as they are a small unit and not as popular. The *7* series are by far the most popular which will make their prices reasonable.</blockquote>