SARS - Customs & Import Duties

twilliams5 said:
Aaaargh!!! Just ordered R3000 worth of clothing and have to pay R4000 to release. R1500 for dishonesty wrt to the pricing that the company gave vs what I paid for it. WTH!!!
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Lol.
You can try refuse the delivery and have it returned to sender, get a refund from the seller. That doesn't always work but ask the seller, some of them don't mind.
Gtx Gaming said:
Damn they actually fining for that now lol
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Always been like that, seems they are getting more strict with it even for relatively cheapie eBay orders.
 
I want to Order 3 pairs of Converse shoes from Japan they make the best quality worldwide incl USA, The Cost is R3000. How much will I be fleeced once they arrive in SA
 
Fredgamble said:
I want to Order 3 pairs of Converse shoes from Japan they make the best quality worldwide incl USA, The Cost is R3000. How much will I be fleeced once they arrive in SA
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Shoes are about 35% customs and then add 15%vat.
 
Thanks for the prompt reply. The brand is sold Locally but are also imported not locally manufactured would that be a factor?
 
100%. Thanks. Im a die hard converse fan its a brand I know from childhood 30+ years hard to get good quality though so ive been unhappily wearing Nikes etc.
 
Fredgamble said:
100%. Thanks. Im a die hard converse fan its a brand I know from childhood 30+ years hard to get good quality though so ive been unhappily wearing Nikes etc.
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Make sure they aren't Japanese sized, their clothes are sometimes 2 sizes smaller than the same size in Sa/USA.
 
Fredgamble said:
Google Converse shoes Tokyo Japan and check our local stuff compare quality and judge for yourself.
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When you said they were imported I thought they were imported from Japan. Also wouldn't buy locally made.
 
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https://converse-tokyo.jp
 
Hi guys, this seemed to be a very useful thread.
I am ordering a Football shirt from Everton's official website. Will I face import charges when it arrives here, and if so does anyone have an estimate of how much?
Thanks in advance
 
Jaco_S said:
I am ordering a Football shirt from Everton's official website. Will I face import charges when it arrives here, and if so does anyone have an estimate of how much?
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Get ready to bend over and take it with no lube...

Import duties on textiles (including tshirts) is 45% and then you pay VAT on 110% of the value including duties.

So if the shirt was R1000, you will pay R450 in duties plus another R240 in VAT. Then whoever is shipping it is likely to charge you clearance fees as well.

In summary, be prepared to pay whatever the shirt cost again in duties, taxes and fees.
 
Jaco_S said:
Hi guys, this seemed to be a very useful thread.
I am ordering a Football shirt from Everton's official website. Will I face import charges when it arrives here, and if so does anyone have an estimate of how much?
Thanks in advance
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Jehosefat said:
Get ready to bend over and take it with no lube...

Import duties on textiles (including tshirts) is 45% and then you pay VAT on 110% of the value including duties.

So if the shirt was R1000, you will pay R450 in duties plus another R240 in VAT. Then whoever is shipping it is likely to charge you clearance fees as well.

In summary, be prepared to pay whatever the shirt cost again in duties, taxes and fees.
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That is mental. If I pay for express delivery I'm assuming the same thing applies? They can't skip taxes and imports right?

This is the company's delivery options
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Standard International Delivery - (7-15 days) - This service will be delivered through your local mail service and does not usually come with a tracking number. Orders are usually delivered within 7-15 days but in the event that it takes longer than this, please allow up to 20 working days from the date your order leaves our warehouse.

Please note: In order to qualify for Standard International Delivery your order must meet the below criteria. If your order exceeds any of them the standard delivery option will not be available:

  • Order must be under 2kg
  • Order must be under £150 in value
  • Order must be no larger than 60cm x 60cm x 60cm
Express International Delivery - (1 - 4 days) - Our international express carrier provides a fully traceable delivery service. Normally 1 - 4 working days transit time from when the order leaves our warehouse.

Some more remote addresses may incur longer transit times. Cost dependent on the weight and volume of your order. "
 
MightyQuin said:
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Thank you mate, had a look at these earlier, but wanted this seasons shirt with printing on it.
Really appreciate it though
 
Jaco_S said:
That is mental. If I pay for express delivery I'm assuming the same thing applies? They can't skip taxes and imports right?

This is the company's delivery options
"

Standard International Delivery - (7-15 days) - This service will be delivered through your local mail service and does not usually come with a tracking number. Orders are usually delivered within 7-15 days but in the event that it takes longer than this, please allow up to 20 working days from the date your order leaves our warehouse.

Please note: In order to qualify for Standard International Delivery your order must meet the below criteria. If your order exceeds any of them the standard delivery option will not be available:

  • Order must be under 2kg
  • Order must be under £150 in value
  • Order must be no larger than 60cm x 60cm x 60cm
Express International Delivery - (1 - 4 days) - Our international express carrier provides a fully traceable delivery service. Normally 1 - 4 working days transit time from when the order leaves our warehouse.

Some more remote addresses may incur longer transit times. Cost dependent on the weight and volume of your order. "
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Express Delivery will probably use DHL. They're excellent and will handle all customs stuff. But they will also add their own fees.

But everything goes through customs and they WILL charge you all the costs as indicated by @Jehosefat

You'll pay double at least of the cost of the shirt.

Standard is completed this side by Post Office...you'll never see your stuff.
 
Jaco_S said:
That is mental. If I pay for express delivery I'm assuming the same thing applies? They can't skip taxes and imports right?

This is the company's delivery options
"

Standard International Delivery - (7-15 days) - This service will be delivered through your local mail service and does not usually come with a tracking number. Orders are usually delivered within 7-15 days but in the event that it takes longer than this, please allow up to 20 working days from the date your order leaves our warehouse.

Please note: In order to qualify for Standard International Delivery your order must meet the below criteria. If your order exceeds any of them the standard delivery option will not be available:

  • Order must be under 2kg
  • Order must be under £150 in value
  • Order must be no larger than 60cm x 60cm x 60cm
Express International Delivery - (1 - 4 days) - Our international express carrier provides a fully traceable delivery service. Normally 1 - 4 working days transit time from when the order leaves our warehouse.

Some more remote addresses may incur longer transit times. Cost dependent on the weight and volume of your order. "
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Duties on clothing is there for a reason to encourage people to support local. It would be mental to have customs like that on electronics.
 
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