Importing iPhone 4 - Customs Rate

[Mokusei]

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[bleh69]

package and label it as software. No import duties on software. Only VAT payable. Just describe the "value" of the software is the same as the phone.

 

[Maddmatt]

it says 0% duty on cellular telephones.

Many (all?) of us who imported the Galaxy S got charged VAT on 110% value, including me. So be prepared to pay regardless

 

[Tim182]

Phones are 14% on 110% Value VAT + 7% on Value Duties. So 15.4+7= 22.4% total. Trust me, I imported a phone 4 weeks ago... If it is labelled as a phone you will 22.4%. If it is labelled as something else or you get a dumbass at SARS you might get away lucky and pay 15.4% only. Sometimes you also pay VAT on shipping...

PS: iPhone 4 sucks

 

[Tim182]

PS: It doesn't. I like a controlled, classy platform. The ugly look of Android devices and the OS doesn't work for me one bit. Not enough of a geek (actually nowhere near) to care about Android's "freedom". Appearance, style, etc are on the same level for me as function. Android cannot offer both. Apple offers less in the software side, but nothing drastic enough to make me care or even notice most of the time. Their device is undoubtedly the most pretty though and definitely gathers more attention than any Android plastic.

BLA BLA BLA, go and waste your money

 

[drew137]

FYI, I landed one today from the UK had to pay VAT and Customs total came to R1507

 

[LUTHER55]

I only paid 14% of the value on the n900.value was $210

 

[JimM]

Don't forget if you get a clued up customs officer, they may turn down the import as it hasn't got a ICASA approval sticker on it - I know it's petty but I know it's happened!!

 

[drew137]

Got it from getit2sa.co.za

 

[splinter_watsup]

Maybe you should just pay the 7 flipping %! Whats the point of breaking the law to save 7% on something? If you are that stingy I am surprised you not buying the phone stolen in the CBD!

I have a Protective gear(for sports)coming in which I have to pay 25% duties on and here you are worrying about 7%.