Just paid the 15% GST on my projector from the States. I have no problems paying it as even after that it was still $3k cheaper than buying locally. But what I scratch my head at, is how they come to their fees. I asked her to break it down for me

"Your product cost xyz, plus the shipping of abc it came to 123NZD. You get charged 15% GST on that figure"

Right, makes sense so far.

"Plus there is a fee charged IF (key word) the GST charged comes to over $60"

Now you've lost me. The absolute minimum the GST charge can be IS $60. $400 is the threshold for being that GST import fee. 15% of $400 is? $60.

Stop bullshi7ting me and just tell me there is a fee as well.

Have I missed something?