Shipping to the Rest of the World
Shipping to the Rest of the World
We ship Alias23 parts globally — Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Japan, the UAE, and pretty much anywhere else McLaren and Lotus owners are. Local duties and taxes vary by country, so here's a guide to the main markets we ship to, with worked examples based on a typical $500 order so you can see what you'd actually pay.
Heads up — these are guide figures based on the most common case for automotive parts. The exact duty rate depends on the specific item and its HS code.
Australia
GST (10%) applies on all orders, plus duty of around 5% on automotive parts. Couriers also charge a small processing fee. For orders over AUD 1,000 the customs paperwork is a bit more involved but the rates are the same.
| Item | Example (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Parts in your cart | ~AUD 760 |
| Shipping | shown at checkout |
| Duty (~5% on auto parts) | ~AUD 38 |
| GST (10%) | ~AUD 76 |
| Courier processing fee | ~AUD 50–90 |
| Total on arrival | ~AUD 164–204 |
Canada
GST (5%) applies everywhere, with provincial sales tax on top in most provinces — so the combined rate runs from 5% in Alberta up to 15% in the Atlantic provinces. Duty on automotive parts is usually 0–6.5%. Courier handles clearance and contacts you for payment.
| Item | Example (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Parts in your cart | ~CAD 685 |
| Shipping | shown at checkout |
| Duty (~6% on auto parts) | ~CAD 41 |
| GST/HST (5–15% depending on province) | ~CAD 36–109 |
| Courier handling fee | ~CAD 15–25 |
| Total on arrival | ~CAD 92–175 |
Switzerland
Swiss VAT (8.1%) applies on the parts value plus shipping. Duty on UK-made automotive parts is generally low or zero. Couriers charge a handling fee for processing the parcel through Swiss customs.
| Item | Example (CHF) |
|---|---|
| Parts in your cart | ~CHF 445 |
| Shipping | shown at checkout |
| Duty (UK-made parts) | typically nil |
| Swiss VAT (8.1%) | ~CHF 36 |
| Courier handling fee | ~CHF 15–30 |
| Total on arrival | ~CHF 51–66 |
Norway
Norwegian VAT (25%) applies on the parts value plus shipping. Duty on automotive parts is generally low. Norwegian customs is fairly efficient — usually quick to clear.
| Item | Example (NOK) |
|---|---|
| Parts in your cart | ~NOK 5,400 |
| Shipping | shown at checkout |
| Duty | typically low/nil |
| Norwegian VAT (25%) | ~NOK 1,350 |
| Courier handling fee | ~NOK 150–300 |
| Total on arrival | ~NOK 1,500–1,650 |
UAE
UAE VAT (5%) plus duty (5% on most automotive parts) applies on orders into the UAE mainland. Courier processing fees are usually modest. Free-trade zones have different rules — your courier will guide you if that applies.
| Item | Example (AED) |
|---|---|
| Parts in your cart | ~AED 1,835 |
| Shipping | shown at checkout |
| Duty (5%) | ~AED 92 |
| VAT (5%) | ~AED 96 |
| Courier processing fee | ~AED 50–100 |
| Total on arrival | ~AED 238–288 |
Saudi Arabia & Qatar
Saudi Arabia applies 15% VAT plus 5% duty. Qatar applies 5% customs duty with no VAT. Both have courier processing fees on top. For exact figures, the safest bet is to email us before ordering and we'll work it out for you.
Japan
Japan consumption tax (10%) applies on the parts value plus shipping. Duty on automotive parts is generally low or zero for UK-made items. Couriers (usually FedEx, DHL or Japan Post) handle clearance and contact you for payment.
| Item | Example (JPY) |
|---|---|
| Parts in your cart | ~JPY 78,000 |
| Shipping | shown at checkout |
| Duty (UK-made parts) | typically nil |
| Consumption tax (10%) | ~JPY 7,800 |
| Courier handling fee | ~JPY 1,500–3,000 |
| Total on arrival | ~JPY 9,300–10,800 |
Singapore
Singapore GST (9%) applies on all imported goods. Duty on most automotive parts is zero. Quick and straightforward to clear.
| Item | Example (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Parts in your cart | ~SGD 670 |
| Shipping | shown at checkout |
| Duty | typically nil |
| GST (9%) | ~SGD 60 |
| Courier handling fee | ~SGD 15–30 |
| Total on arrival | ~SGD 75–90 |
Hong Kong
Good news — Hong Kong is generally duty-free and has no VAT/sales tax. You'll just pay the parts and shipping at checkout, with a small courier handling fee on arrival.
| Item | Example (HKD) |
|---|---|
| Parts in your cart | ~HKD 3,900 |
| Shipping | shown at checkout |
| Duty & tax | nil |
| Courier handling fee | ~HKD 50–100 |
| Total on arrival | ~HKD 50–100 |
Everywhere else
If your country isn't listed above, the general rule is: expect to pay local VAT/sales tax plus possible duty plus a courier handling fee. Your courier or local customs office will have a duty calculator on their website.
How it works (everywhere)
You pay us for the parts and shipping at checkout — Alias23 prices don't include UK VAT, so there's nothing to subtract. When the parcel arrives in your country, the courier contacts you for any local duty, tax, and their handling fee. Pay it, parcel gets delivered. Standard process — same as ordering from any other small UK retailer.