[Hydroglen]

I already stated that it can be free or up to 5%. The "free" is based on
personal exemptions when out of the country and returning. We obtain a form
re "goods to follow later". It is not hobby related and can be
anything......legal of course.
I can't take credit for that one, as it was not hobby related.
Not as generous as your $1,000 but we get close, assuming that you mean
Australian $. Even if we do have to pay 5% it is not an unreasonable amount
.
3 years ago I had a 1924 Motobecane ( light motorcycle) shipped from Germany
in 5 boxes. They arrived over a 5 week period although shipped the same day.
They all came in free!
Well we won't have to worry about pesky UK vendors as, A we try to minimize
/ eliminate our purchases there and B we now have Ash who will help out.
If I interpret your law correctly, it would seem that as long as you keep
under the $1,000 radar you could import a Bristol in parts all declared
under a $1,000. Maybe I misunderstood, but in any case all countries have
different guidelines. The idea is to follow those laws / guidelines and not
impose your will or laws on a free nation.

Dorien