customs

  1. F

    Customs issues with Google Pixel ordered on Amazon

    So long story short, I ordered a phone off Amazon US. It shipped out of the US very quickly and landed in SA late last week. It is shipping with Aramex as Amazon parcels tend to do. The moment it hit customs, an Aramex agent contacted me asking for a bank statement proving the payment I made on...
  3. Totempole

    Fake courier "logistek.za.com".

    Just thought I'd warn people of this fake courier website that's been around for years scamming people for fake customs duty fees. I received a convincing email on Sunday, addressing me by my full name with a tracking number. I was suspicious of it, so I searched for the site on Google and...
  4. btw_i_use_arch

    Importing Motors, ESC boards, pulleys etc.

    I'm building an electric longboard and importing all the parts. They will be shipped with UPS from the US. What taxes do I have to pay to customs? I'm assuming it's just 15% vat and maybe like a R100 customs handeling fee or something.
  5. D

    USPS Parcel Taking Ages to Arrive - Help!

    Hi everyone Hoping someone can help me out with the below: - Package shipped from the US via USPS on 10/11/2021 (last USPS tracking update provided on this date). - Called USPS and got told they have no updated tracking information beyond 10/11/2021 as the package is probably in South...
  6. G

    Order held at Customs

    Hey guys. I ordered couple items from Amazon and they shipped it with Aramex. I got a notification today that my parcel is being held at Customs, and an email from Aramex requesting 1 month Bank Statement that contains the transaction, my ID number, and Invoice. They also want an order form and...
  7. I

    Thinking of buying from Amazon

    Hello, so I have a question or two.. There's something I'm trying to buy locally but I can't find a trustworthy so I decided to try Amazon for the first time. I know that they calculate everything for you during checkout but I want to know is that what can I expect after paying in terms...
  8. G

    First Class Shipping ( USPS to South Africa )

    Hi All, Im looking for anyone who has had recent experience with shipping from the USA to SA using USPS ( Specifically First Class Service ). My sister in America sent me a small parcel 31 July 2019 its now almost end August and i have not received any calls , sms's , emails etc. Called the...
  9. justblazethe1st

    PayPal and International Purchases

    Okay quick questions, i'm going to be buying something on alibaba and i have an option to use paypal and since i have like $50 in there i might as well use it. My question is when it comes down to sending invoice to the courier guys for customs clearance am i going to have a problem?
  10. D

    Buying a Marshall stanmore speaker from USA approx R3220?

    Hi I want to buy a Marshall Stanmore bluetooth speaker off the official marshall website in the USA. Cost is $199 (approx. R2800) Shipping is $0 from the website which uses DHL SA Import duty states free import duty on loudspeakers 8518.2 South African Customs will charge me VAT of 15% Total...
  11. Eniigma

    NZ: Travellers refusing digital search now face $5000 Customs fine

  12. i.got~issues

    Customs & UK Ebay Purchase

    Hi I am trying to wade through confusing SARS customs info, uuurgh, hoping someone here might be able to advise. I will be getting a second hand eBay purchase, a 2004 scanner, from the UK, and need to know what customs and VAT charges might apply. I have a friend flying in from the UK...
  13. J

    Amazon question

    I've spotted some few items from Amazon that I'd like to buy. I'm familiar with online shopping locally but every time I look up purchasing from international stores, the words 'import duties' and 'customs' keep popping. So my questions are: 1. How does import duties and customs work on Amazon...
  14. Espee

    How to travel overseas with an engagement ring

    My girlfriend and I are going overseas with friends at the end of March. I plan on asking her to marry me. I have an engagement ring with a certificate and invoice. Do I have to declare the ring before going overseas or can I just leave it in my carry on luggage and take it without declaring...
  15. D

    Ordered from DX.com and package arrived with empty box, how to get refund?

    Hey, I ordered a Lenovo Zuk Z2 from Dx.com and waited for 2 months for it. It arrived at the post office, went to get it, signed for it and opened it at the post office. The phone box packaging was damaged and the phone was missing. Now I need a refund, I contacted DX.com and they said they...
  16. D

    Customs help

    Hey guys, Does anyone have a contact at customs or jhb mail centre? I have had a parcel sent from the US with the USPS first class package service and I can only track it up until US borders. I understand that you can phone and get a local tracking number but they say that parcel has not yet...
  17. D

    Dx.com order issue

    Hey, I ordered a phone from dx.com 6 weeks ago, for the past 2 weeks the status has been arrived at destination post, it came via Singapore post and will go through sapo I guess. Can I do anything to speed this process up as I am leaving the country in 2 weeks.
  18. S

    Customs and Import Duties for Development Boards, e.g. RPi

    I would like to find out from those who have imported ARM development boards in connection with customs VAT and import duties. For example, what rates have you paid when importing boards such as the Raspberry Pi? I am asking because I am importing the Samsung Exynos 4412-based board on...
  19. K

    Taking forever for my parcel to arrive from the US. Help!

    Hello everyone! I tried solving this issue alone but when I think of who would have good advice then I know I need to come here! I was sent a package from the US from a friend (it's a gift just a shirt) over a month ago and still nothing has arrived. My friend did not have a tracking...
  20. Z

    Buy/import AHCC

    Hi I'm looking for an immune booster supplement that can assist in well being of cancer patients amoung other benefits. The supplement is called AHCC, apparently this is an over the counter supplement overseas. Unfortunately this does not seem to be available in South Africa. Does...
  21. A

    Can you help me find my eBay USPS package?

    <goodbye>
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