Tourist Refund Scheme
If you are leaving the country within 30 days, you can claim back the GST on any purchase over AUD$300 at the airport as you leave. All you need to do is show the TRS booth the Tax Invoice we give you and the physical products purchased.
The TRS is open to all overseas visitors and Australian residents, except air and sea operating crew.
The refund is paid on goods costing AUD$300 or more, bought from the same store, no earlier than 30 days before leaving Australia. Travellers may purchase several lower-priced items from the one store, either at the one time or over several occasions within the 30-day period, provided the total purchase amounts to AUD$300 or more and the goods are covered by the one tax invoice.
Travellers leaving Australia through an international airport may collect a refund via the following methods:
- cheque
- credit to an Australian bank account
- payment to a credit card
Customs will aim to make non-cash payments to travellers within 30 days. To calculate claimable GST, simply divide the price of your product by 11.
Example:
If you purchase a camera for $599 including GST,
Divide $599 by 11 which gives you $54.45
You would receive a refund of $54.45 (the claimable GST)
The GST on our freight charge cannot be claimed. For further information, visit the Customs website. If you have any further queries, please contact us.
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