advice - posting bike from uk to south africa

[guerilla]

Hi All,

 

So I'm looking to purchase a Canyon bike in the UK which will be delivered to a friend their ( they dont service South Africa yet ) for him to post on to me.

 

My question is:

 

1, Whats the best/cost effective/reliable company to use for delivery ?

2. If he " uses' it for a bit and then sends it on, will i be charged with vat/duties if he sends it to me as a gift ?

3. Suspect the box will be a mximum of 15kilos so what should I be expecting to pay fro delivery and should I take out insurance.

 

 

 

 

[Long Wheel Base]

 Don't let LEXX find out about this

 

 

EDIT: nice bike though, Enjoy it. Which one you getting?

[Red Robin]

Sorry I cant advise on which companies to use  as its been along time since using any but I found that  using a courier company that has depots/branches in both the UK and in SA  is better as opposed to using a company in the UK only which may then outsource to a non reputable company in SA.

 

I would certainly get insurance regardless.

[rock]

you will have to pay duty and vat on the actual price of the bike.

[guerilla]

I'll probably look at DHL or TNT in that case.

 

Rock..if the bike is 'used' and sent from an individual and not a 'new' bike, does vat and duty still apply ?

[Stereo]

If you not in a hurry (highly unlikely if its a canyon) - have a look here:

 

http://www.tntmagazine.com/expat-life/shipping/shipping-gear-overseas

[guerilla]

Hopefully getting the Ultimate CF SlX 8.0

[Lexx]

 Don't let LEXX find out about this

 

 

EDIT: nice bike though, Enjoy it. Which one you getting?

  :ph34r:   

[guerilla]

Lol...just a hypothetical scenario Lexx

[jebro7]

Try  W.E. Deane SA

They are a UK based freight forwarder with offices in SA.

[Lexx]

Lol...just a hypothetical scenario Lexx

Just pay the Hypothetical tax as well...   :w00t:      

[blondeonabike]

Just pay the Hypothetical tax as well...   :w00t:      

Oh boy.... I see the hub has a new sheriff, The sheriff of Nottingham   

[rock]

I'll probably look at DHL or TNT in that case.

 

Rock..if the bike is 'used' and sent from an individual and not a 'new' bike, does vat and duty still apply ?

 

technically if it is 2nd hand you would then need to apply for an import permit from ITAC and then still pay duty and VAT.

 

Rather help keep a local shop's light's on and get a nice winter special.

[KarlvN]

As for the thread title, I cannot really say who will be best, but surely not SA Post Office...

[Lexx]

Oh boy.... I see the hub has a new sheriff, The sheriff of Nottingham 

[blondeonabike]

Does it make a difference to tax if you receive your bike in ten pieces?  Then its not a new bike, its spares.