import duties

  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    ITAC proposing duty increases for solar and battery components imported to SA

    ITAC proposing duty increases for solar and battery components imported to SA The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has released preliminary determinations from its review of import tariffs on solar, wind, and battery components and materials. ITAC published...
    • Hanno Labuschagne
    • Thread
    • batteries import duties import taxes international trade administration commission inverters itac renewable energy solar equipment solar panels
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  3. S

    Aliexpress webcam import duty and tax?

    I had purchased a webcam a few days back from Aliexpress for R425 with free shipping. The package has just left the country of origin and I now receive an email from Imile and SpeedAF requesting me to pay import duty and tax to the value of R125. I only ever received Aliexpress parcels from...
  4. I

    Importing OnePlus 9

    Hey guy, I am looking to buy the OnePlus 9 from their US website as it is currently on sale for $349 and I have a $50 coupon, which makes the price relatively cheap for the phone. However, I just had a few question in regards to the import of the phone. 1.) If the phone is $300 how much duties...
  5. NeverBrokeAgain

    Printing Paper Shortage South Africa

    I have noted a shortage in printing paper recently and I’m wondering if there is an opportunity to import in bulk from China and supply locally to both the state and private companies/individuals. 1. Does anyone know the cause of the shortage? 2. Does South Africa import or manufacture most of...
  6. 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.
  7. N

    Having someone post me a Macbook from USA (tax question?)

    My employer in the USA wants to send me a Macbook Pro M1 Max. It's way more expensive here, and there isn't much stock available. Can he send it as a gift, so the import taxes lower? As I understand it, the regular cost would be 15% of 110% the value of the item. That's going to be +/- R10K...
  8. Jan

    Amazon import test vs buying local from Takealot - Xiaomi Redmi 9A

    Ordering a smartphone from Takealot vs Amazon — the winner is clear MyBroadband recently ordered Xiaomi Redmi 9A smartphones through Takealot and Amazon, and found that Takealot was the best option. While we expected Takealot to deliver first, there was a contest to see which platform would be...
  9. Jan

    Buying tech from Takealot vs importing from Amazon price comparison

    The one thing you should not buy from Amazon in South Africa Although many products on Takealot can be found for cheaper on Amazon.com, there is one category of tech devices that you should avoid importing with the US shopping giant altogether — monitors. With Takealot being South Africa's...
  10. A

    Importing Photography Equipment Into South Africa

    Good Afternoon! I have been looking online for some deals on a Nikon D3500. I found one or two good ones on Amazon.com and I was wondering if there are any import duties or customs taxes associated with that. The product i'm interested in does ship here. I have ordered electronics via Amazon...
  11. J

    Importing guitar amps

    I know that you don't have to pay import duties when importing a stringed instrument, to SA. I just wanted to know if the same applies for guitar amps.
    • JarrydM
    • Thread
    • guitar guitaramp import import duties
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Music
  12. 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...
  13. Muhammad22

    Guide : How to get an IMPORTERS CODE for a registered company

    Guide : How to get an IMPORTERS CODE for a registered company This is a guide on how to register for a importers/customs code under your companies name.This is not the individual/personal importers code. Requirements You need to have a registered company which is registered for tax. (If you...
  14. B

    DHL vs Fedex vs TnT vs Others

    Hi All, We are running a business which includes importing mainly 2 types of electronic devices straight from China. We deal with only two suppliers. So far we have been shipping with whoever seems more convenience for the exporter. We want to get an account with a courier that can also clear...
  15. 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...
  16. E

    Anyone import from FRSPORT.COM?

    Hi guys.. First time opening a thread on this forum Has anyone here perhaps ordered from https://frsport.com? Or can maybe direct to an established and legitimate online store to buy and import aftermarket car parts from. They're based in the U.S and I'm looking specifically at their lowering...
  17. S

    Import Photography Equipment

    I'm looking to buy a camera from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 range but am skeptical as to what I am going to pay on import duties. I read this, "Whilst there is no customs duty on photographic equipment into South Africa you will be liable for 14% VAT on the declared value of your goods, which...
    • Serg_dc13
    • Thread
    • black friday import duties photography shipping charge to africa
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Photography
  18. S

    Importing Miners into South Africa

    I managed to buy an Antminer L3 from Bitmain in the rare 10 minutes that they actually have stock every other week and will have it dispatched from China in the next two weeks. Has anyone done this before and know the process? I'll be using FedEx for the shipment. Some of the things that I...
  19. H

    Asus Infinity import duties

    Hi all, I am struggling with that eternal question, should I get the New Ipad (16GB is sold for R4999.99 at Kalahari.com) or look at Importing the New Asus Infinity from the USA (B&H sells the 32GB for $499 and the shipping is roughly $85). I see that the first local company to sell the Asus...
  20. D

    Thinking about buying photographic equipment from overseas - Opinions ?

    Hey Guys Now I am thinking about bringing photographic equipment in from either USA or UK. Been looking at the overseas sites and ebay, and ebay has some brilliant prices but obviously there the important things to worry about. Foreign land Import Duties Speed of delivery and What will...
    • DGremlin
    • Thread
    • costs import import duties photography equipment
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Photography
  21. N

    Import duties and/or VAT on tablet from USA

    Hey It is almost bonus time, and I want to get myself a tablet. They are so damn expensive in SA, so I thought I could import one. I was thinking of spending max R4000 on it (including customs etc). What will the charges be to import, say a R3500 tablet? I heard it is...
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