Importing parts - VAT, GST and duty

[seanmcs]

I have given up many years ago trying to get personal refunds for
goods purchased on the spot in the EU. By far too cumbersome.
Fortunately here in OZ we have a one at a time personal order
ceiling of AUD 1,000.00 below which imported goods (mail or
forwarder) come in tax and duty free. So there is no calculation
needed - mail order is best, for us. For a lot of stuff, plan ahead,
you do not order all at once. Order what you need now, then re-
order. Better for cash flow and more logical, for amateurs.

Sean