Duties on helmets

[Oomkool]

Does anyone know if the import duties for mtb helmets have changed like the motorbike helmet tariffs?

Attached is a screenshot from the SARS page re motorbike helmets and motorsport helmets but nothing about cycling. 

[RookieSports.co.za]

6506.10.90 - Other - 25% duty...

We have discussed it with our clearing agents - no way that we can use the motorcycle helmet tariffs.

Edited October 5, 2021 by RookieSports.co.za

[Oomkool]

Thanks for that.????

[Bikalot]

It can also depend on origin of the helmet, if helmet is made in the EU and the company has a EUR1 certificate you may be able to get this at a reduced rate.

[Oomkool]

1 minute ago, Bikalot said:

It can also depend on origin of the helmet, if helmet is made in the EU and the company has a EUR1 certificate you may be able to get this at a reduced rate.

Unfortunately from US.

[Shebeen]

26 minutes ago, RookieSports.co.za said:

6506.10.90 - Other - 25% duty...

We have discussed it with our clearing agents - no way that we can use the motorcycle helmet tariffs.

 

is this not a motor cycle?

 

[RookieSports.co.za]

Tried an argument similar like this - one must look at what will it ordinarily be used for (and in our situation marketed and sold for which use). I would most likely try this if you import a 1 or 2 helmets, but not with a few hundred, chances of inspections are too high and related charges quickly pile up defeating the purpose.

[RookieSports.co.za]

27 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

 

is this not a motor cycle?

 

Tried an argument similar like this - one must look at what will it ordinarily be used for (and in our situation marketed and sold for which use). I would most likely try this if you import a 1 or 2 helmets, but not with a few hundred, chances of inspections are too high and related charges quickly pile up defeating the purpose.

[NeverNotRolling]

2 hours ago, Oomkool said:

Does anyone know if the import duties for mtb helmets have changed like the motorbike helmet tariffs?

Attached is a screenshot from the SARS page re motorbike helmets and motorsport helmets but nothing about cycling. 

Wonder if local motorcycle helmet retailers/bike shops will be adjusting their prices seeing they'll be paying less duty ????

Edited October 5, 2021 by NeverNotRolling

[Oomkool]

1 minute ago, NeverNotRolling said:

Wonder if local motorcycle retailers/bike shops will be adjusting their prices seeing they'll be paying less duty ????

Doubt it

[Oomkool]

Ok, so ordered the helmet and paid R3600 incl delivery from the UK. Just got a mail from DHL that duties+vat and some random 10% extra is R1800. It’s definitely not worth buying helmets from outside the country.

[MORNE]

1 hour ago, Oomkool said:

Ok, so ordered the helmet and paid R3600 incl delivery from the UK. Just got a mail from DHL that duties+vat and some random 10% extra is R1800. It’s definitely not worth buying helmets from outside the country.

I'll use this as another example of people denying that there is a 10% 'admin' fee when using  ups or dhl express. (not picking on you spicifically...just something that comes up in other threads often). Thats why when i shop across the ponds and know ill be using DHL express etc...i work on 25% all in before shipping. That gives you a worst case scenario. Sometimes it's a bit less, but it's never more.  15% vat and 10% "random extras' lol. You are paying DHL to handle the clearing process on your behalf.  

Edited October 8, 2021 by MORNE

[Oomkool]

2 minutes ago, MORNE said:

I'll use this as another example of people denying that there is a 10% 'admin' fee when using  ups or dhl express. (not picking on you spicifically...just something that comes up in other threads often). Thats why when i shop across the ponds and know ill be using DHL express etc...i work on 25% all in before shipping. That gives you a worst case scenario. Sometimes it's a bit less, but it's never more.  15% vat and 10% "random extras' lol. You are paying DHL to handle the clearing process on your behalf.  

 

On 10/5/2021 at 11:32 AM, RookieSports.co.za said:

6506.10.90 - Other - 25% duty...

 

2 minutes ago, MORNE said:

I'll use this as another example of people denying that there is a 10% 'admin' fee when using  ups or dhl express. (not picking on you spicifically...just something that comes up in other threads often). Thats why when i shop across the ponds and know ill be using DHL express etc...i work on 25% all in before shipping. That gives you a worst case scenario. Sometimes it's a bit less, but it's never more.  15% vat and 10% "random extras' lol. You are paying DHL to handle the clearing process on your behalf.  

You would think DHL’s fees were calculated when the sale was made.

[MORNE]

yes sorry. my example is based on bike parts..as in 0% ' import tax'. so only 15% VAt...but as mentioned...there is always a ± 10% admin fee that is applied

so 25% duties+ 15 % VAt+ 10% admin charge doesnt make it worth while at all. 

general rule of thumb is to stay clear of anything that has a local manufaturing market. clothing and helmets fall squarly in this bubble. They do this to protect the local industry. My mother sent us baby cloths from OZ in JAN. 70% duties hahaha. told her but she wanted to out of principle. with Duties, VAT and shipping we could have bought 4 times the amount of crap she sent. 

[bleedToWin]

Is OP not talking about the 15% vat charged on 110% of the value?