Buying from banggood

[beebee123]

hi how much will i pay in duties and taxes if i buy a action camera for R500 and what shipping method is the best?thanks and whats the best way of calculating the duties and taxes payable?

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Electronics less than R500 is duty free.

14% is the rate for goods over R500.

 

[airborne]

Electronics less than R500 is duty free.

14% is the rate for goods over R500.

Lol, riiiiiight.
Customs can charge vat/duties on any parcel/amount they see fit to inspect. If you are lucky and it comes in under the radar you won't pay vat or duty, otherwise it's vat at 15.4% and no duties charged on electronics of any value.

 

[beebee123]

thanks people

 

[selby]

Lol, riiiiiight.
Customs can charge vat/duties on any parcel/amount they see fit to inspect. If you are lucky and it comes in under the radar you won't pay vat or duty, otherwise it's vat at 15.4% and no duties charged on electronics of any value.

With me they seem to charge whatever they feel, based on the day, temperature, what they had for breakfast, and whether their team won last night. Oh and their horoscope.