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Hi guys, My brother lives in China and I am hoping he can bring me back a OnePlus 7 Pro, but I am nervous that because its from China it wont have all the google services and I would like it to function the same way a phone would if I bought it here. I have heard the term flashing on this forum...

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?

I want to import 10 x 900x550x440 refrigeration units that have a combined weight of 330kg. I want to resell these units but the courier and clearing/Forwarding costs are insane its like R33 000. Is there anyway how one could get cheaper costs? I have tried so many forwarding companies and...

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.

Hello, I hope this isn't too off topic but I'm trying to import an electric motorcycle from Alibaba. I'm a bit new to importing from overseas but i'm not new enough to know what's a scam and what isn't. The bike i want is legit but i'm not sure what the currant laws and VAT charges are on...

Hi all! I've recently purchased a phone from Gearbest, and wanted to find out if what I've experienced thus far is normal. I bought the item on 26 December. I got an email on 4 January to say it had been shipped, and they gave me my Aramex (Middle East Express) tracking number. If you take a...

I'm trying to get some advice for a friend with an online shop. A local company was used to import products (bedding, blankets etc.) from China. The local company was paid (a big sum of money) by my friend and promised the goods will be here in a couple of weeks. It is now months later and the...

Hello. This will be my first time ordering from Alibaba. The supplier can ship the products for much cheaper than someone like Rohlig can. The cost difference is vast and am just wondering if anyone has any experience in this.

Hi guys, Does anyone know of a good online/physical store in Durban that sells a good range of imported sweets, chocolates, sodas etc? Whenever I travel abroad I like to try sweets and chocolates specific to that country, but now I can't get any of them again and that's a problem...

Hi everyone, We are building a house and we would like to ship some of the finishings via sea in shipping containers either from China or India. I've heard of people that have done this but haven't met anyone personally, I would like to know if anyone has ever done this? what was your...

Hi. I have a range of products that I want to import from China. I need to get quotes and get in touch with the factories that produce the products. I don't trust Alibaba at all. I am looking for advice on how to go about this or otherwise who can source these products and prices for me...

Hi everyone! I bought a new DJI Mavic in Germany for a very good price and want to ship it to SA now. Could I avoid paying import duties If i send it in a neutral box without any original packaging and make it look 'used'? Also, does anybody know how long a delivery with DHL usually takes...

I order little gadgets from China about once a month. Up to now I've only been charged import duties and/or VAT once or twice. I wouldn't mind paying so long as I know the rules. I assume I'm normally not charged because the packages are small and low value. So today I received 3 switches...

Hi All, I just wanted to find out if it is possible ot buy a motorcycle from overseas and have it registered here? the motorcycle is current in the country but without paperwork. Thanks

Importing in SA (V1.6 Update 24/01/2019) This information is given without warranty or guarantee and you use it at your own risk. It might be bias but this is my view on things, so use it if you wish. We have learnt a lot about importing and would like to share this information. There are...

Good day All, I have been importing for over 10 years and would like to share the wisdom I have learnt. The aim is to also start a YouTube channel in SA, review gadgets, giveaway free stuff, Coupons for items available on GearBest and teach people how to import into SA and I can import for them...

Has anyone imported Radeon RX graphic cards (for mining)? If so, where did you buy and did you pay import tax? From importing other electronics (laptop, phone, etc), I noticed that the post office often charges between 20 - 30% of the imported goods (instead of the standard 14% VAT). I asked...

Hi guys, My girlfriend is going across to the UK in a few months and I was hoping she would be able to bring some supplements back for me. What I am worried about is that the supplements are in tablet form. Is there any rules/ limits on bringing tablets back from the UK in your luggage...

How much you pay to bring in a parcel from overseas When ordering an item from overseas, the cost can be inflated by customs duties. While a product may seem cheaper to order from an international retailer than from a local retailer, markups and ad valorem duties may end up making it a...