eBay collects 10% GST on low-value goods imported into Australia

Recently, eBay has complied with relevant Australian laws and regulations and will collect 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on low-value items (less than or equal to 1,000 Australian dollars) imported into Australia from July 1, 2018, and pay the collected tax to the Australian government.

It is understood that Australia's Goods and Services Tax regulations stipulate that from July 1, 2018, for low-value items (less than or equal to 1,000 Australian dollars) imported into Australia, the electronic sales platform where the items are traded will collect a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) from consumers.

Starting July 1, 2018, for items sold on all eBay sites, buyers will pay an additional 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) at checkout if all of the following conditions are met:

1. The item is located anywhere outside Australia

2. The delivery address is located in Australia

3. The order price (including shipping cost) is less than or equal to 1,000 Australian dollars

eBay said that the regulations will not affect sellers' payment collection. Sellers will still receive the full amount of the order price (including shipping costs) paid by buyers, and the goods and services tax (GST) paid by buyers will be collected by eBay and paid to the Australian government.

In addition, the search page of the item will not be affected by the above regulations, and the sales of the item located in Australia will not be affected by the above regulations.