Is there import duty on second hand/used bikes I bring back?

[bjnortier]

Hi

 

Thanks for the contributions about import duties and taxes on bicycles and parts ordered from overseas, but what about coming back from overseas with a second-hand bike (e.g. bought on Ebay)?

 

I.e. I'm going to London in May and I'm considering buying a second-hand TT bike (and box) there and fly back with it. (Virgin don't charge extra for <23kg bicycle), but I would like to know if there's any duty on used goods.

 

Thanks!

Ben

 

[CAAD4]

I thought that they had closed that loophole many years ago?

[Joe Barber]

Hi .

 

Would also like to know cost involved bringing 2nd hand bike to SA from Dubai . Would it be better to strip bike and bring in as parts ( frame , groupset and wheels ) ?

 

Any feedback will help.

 

Thanks