It is the GST ......... any imported items are required to charge and remit GST on your behalf.
It used to be that GST was levied on items > $1000 but now levied on all items
Z1 will charge it because Oz govco has identified them as an exporter and ensured that they comply.
No option but to pay it or find an exporter who can supply it but who have not come to the notice of the ATO. You will still probably get pinged by FedEx, DHL or AusPost to pay the GST in any event 'cos Tax Office are getting really good at identifying non-compliant imports
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