Originally Posted by
Aussienomad
And down here we have a law that prohibits the import of asbestos. The authorities governing car imports caught on that some old cars might have asbestos in them, so they started targetting older cars like the "barn finds". All importers must make a declaration there is no asbestos in the vehicle and spot checks are done. If some is found then it will cost you heaps in fines and removal of any asbestos. So now anyone from down under must get the bad stuff removed form a vehicle before shipping. A mate bought a 56 4 door HT and went to the trouble of getting contacts in the US to check it over, replace all brakes and gaskets etc and supplied receipts for the work done and parts. Then he got hit for extra customs duty for the added parts!! and added value!!!