How would customs know someone has TRS-claimed good(s) on them?

[Beautybeast]

Genuine question. If you have been gifted goods which the gifter has claimed TRS on, and you bring or wear the goods back to Australia, how would customs know that you’re wearing or bringing goods that have been claimed for TRS if you don’t declare it? (Given you are the gift recipient and you were not the person who claimed tax on the goods).

 

[aikman]

They wont

 

[JohnK]

I don't think they do.

I claimed GST refund on golf club early April and returned with that club this week. Nothing was said by anyone. Club is damaged and worthless but they're not know that is the case.

 

[MARTINE]

A gift is priceless when given but worthless when taken travelling …

I will trademark that!

 

[Quickstatus]

I can't see how they don't know because when you apply for the TRS, your name , passport, tax invoice, credit card are recorded.

 

[JohnK]

I can't see how they don't know because when you apply for the TRS, your name , passport, tax invoice, credit card are recorded.

But how do they know goods are on you on return?

 

[justinbrett]

Whether or not it’s a gift it still has to be within the duty free limits of $900.

Whether it’s been claimed on TRS or if it was a gift is irrelevant.

 

[Pushka]

Whether or not it’s a gift it still has to be within the duty free limits of $900.

Whether it’s been claimed on TRS or if it was a gift is irrelevant.

If it's a gift then you won't know the price. Worthless in fact, as posted above.

 

[justinbrett]

If it's a gift then you won't know the price. Worthless in fact, as posted above.

Doesn’t matter. Customs will decide.