CUSTOMS HELP?

[jayz]

WHAT do customs charge when bringing in frames. Is it 10% + 14% vat. ALSO if you have family in say the UK and they send you a frame as a present is there any amount to pay?

[Ysterman]

Have a look here - sure you'll find the answer:

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=49241&KW=customs

Ysterman2009-10-13 02:34:24

[ngala24]

 

Frame are duty free, you will pay 14% vat though based on the following

 

Value + 10% = R???? x14 % = Vat

 

Even if its a gift you have declare a value

 

Best is just to get a letter from relative stating the following

 

"gift of no commercial value, value for customs purposes only ZAR ???"

 

 

ngala242009-10-13 02:49:39

[jayz]

Ok but if letter is given with parcel do you still pay the 10% + 14% vat.

[ngala24]

You dont pay the 10%, only the 14% on that add figure

 

 

[porky]

Frame are duty free' date=' you will pay 14% vat though based on the following

Value + 10% = R???? x14 % = Vat

Even if its a gift you have declare a value

Best is just to get a letter from relative stating the following

"gift of no commercial value, value for customs purposes only ZAR ???"

[/quote']

 

Hmm, customs do'snt always fall for that either. If they feel like making things difficult, they can call for a price list from the supplier and base their calculations on that as well. I would bargain on the value +10% = Total x 14% - if they accept your "present" great, if not, you are covered.