# Import Taxes & Fees

**URL:** <https://forum.manager.io/t/import-taxes-fees/42041>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [July 18, 2022, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/import-taxes-fees/42041 "2022-07-18T06:38:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![Splint](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aca169/32.png) [@Splint](https://forum.manager.io/u/Splint)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/import-taxes-fees/42041/1 "2022-07-18T06:38:27Z")

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Hi,

I recently imported some goods from France into Australia and I’m trying to find the right way of documenting the import taxes and fees. I know there are numerous threads about this but I thought I might outline what I’m dealing with and ask which would be the most relevant thread to follow.

I paid up front for the goods which I have entered as GST free, then I paid for the freight which had GST on it. No issues with that part.

The tax invoice which I paid to DHL consisted of the following:  
GST on importation $566.83  
Australian Govt Charges $88.00 (GST FREE)  
DHL Disbursement Fee $22.00 (incl. $2.00 GST)  
Total $676.83

How would I best manage this data?

Thanks

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**Author:** ![tony](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tony/32/17755_2.png) [@tony](https://forum.manager.io/u/tony)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/import-taxes-fees/42041/2 "2022-07-18T06:59:35Z")

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You can account for the three amounts as follows:

- Allocate the $566.83 to the applicable Purchases Imported expense account but select the tax code - GST on Imports.

- Allocate the $88 to the applicable Customs Charges expense account and select the tax code - GST Free.

- Allocate the DHL fee to Freight Charges and select the tax code - GST 10%

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**Author:** ![Splint](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aca169/32.png) [@Splint](https://forum.manager.io/u/Splint)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/import-taxes-fees/42041/3 "2022-07-18T10:08:25Z")

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Thanks Tony, sorry if this sounds like a silly question but is there any value in breaking it into two payments with the $22 Disbursement Fee being paid to DHL and the balance being paid to the ATO or should it all be in one to DHL?

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**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/import-taxes-fees/42041/4 "2022-07-18T12:54:43Z")

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This should all be one payment to DHL. You made no payment directly to ATO. The allocations to appropriate accounts occur on the individual line items.

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**Author:** ![Ealfardan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/ealfardan/32/63166_2.png) [@Ealfardan](https://forum.manager.io/u/Ealfardan)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/import-taxes-fees/42041/5 "2023-01-18T14:43:00Z")

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