Importing bikes from UK

[PEJLS]

In terms of ad valorem tax this is dealt with in the SARS Customs and Excise document: http://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/LegalDoclib/SCEA1964/LAPD-LPrim-Tariff-2012-05%20-%20Schedule%20No%201%20Part%202A.pdf which is also attached. Page 9 of 10 refers: Tariff item 126.10 deals only with Tariff subheading 87.11 Motorcycles. There is no Tariff item for 8712 Bicycles or 8714.9 Other i.e. components. Therefore there is no ad valorem tax on bicycles and components.

LAPD-LPrim-Tariff-2012-06 - Schedule No 1 Part 2B.pdf

Edited January 20, 2017 by PEJLS

[PEJLS]

You dont understand the Customs tarrif classification. The EU doesn't attracts duties, but that doesnt mean that mean you pay 0% duties on a bicycle if you import it from the EU. The EU ( Free Duty) is only applicable if you have a Euro1 certificate.The general duties will apply to everyone. Except if you have those diffrents certificates.

Certification under the EU free trade agreement applies to the exporter. Most recognized/registered big companies in the EU worth their salt such as CRC, Tweeks, Bike24, etc. have their Euro 1 certificates for movement of goods which is why on the manifesto they can declare the type of package as Zero Zero Zero One. But for sure check with the company before importing. Edited January 21, 2017 by PEJLS

[PEJLS]

I think this thread is getting a bit to complicated and technical. OP - long story short is that you will pay roughly 30% of the value of the bike on import duty and vat, as well as shipping costs.

Sorry about the technical detail but as mentioned there is too much misinformation being presented as fact on various forums which puts people off buying bicycles or components from the EU in particular hence the attempt to direct people to the relevant SARS documents.

 

If the formula presented in the previous post is applied then cost is still considerably less than the exact same bike bought in SA. CRC charge GBP133 for delivery of a complete bike via DHL which is at the current rate of exchange (1GBP = R16.81) = R2235. With the VAT calculated from the AVT as shown in my previous post and a small clearance fee this comes to a total of around 22% of the custom value as additional cost.

 

Anyway, signing off on this now and it's up to you guys to decide whether to import or not! I will keep on importing! Cheers.

Edited January 20, 2017 by PEJLS

[PEJLS]

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[T-Bob]

Simple answer the whole bike option is the most expensive way to get a bike here. You're better off getting the frame or most of the parts rather than the whole thing. Doubt CRC / Planet X / most others would send the frame and components in one box and the wheels in a different delivery but that might save. 

Truthfully though most people I know who have got a bike from the overseas have brought it over themselves or had relo's / friends do it when they are travelling as most airlines allow sporting goods at no extra cost as long as they are within the right size / flagged in advance. Saves costs on a number of levels. 

[rocklands]

You do not automatically get zero duties if you import from a retailer in the EURO zone. You need a EURO1 certificate and you can only get one if the frame and components were manufactured in the EU. If Chain Reaction is selling a bike that was manufactured in China then the zero import does not apply and you will have to pay the import duty. 

 

Key is country of origin not country you are shipping from. If not distributors will simply divert their shipments via a EU country to skip the duties, which will clearly not work.

[PEJLS]

Hi Rocklands You are quite correct in stating that proof of origin is key to obtaining a zero Rate of Duty when buying a complete bicycle from the EU. In order for a recognized EU exporter to export a complete bicycle to SA without incurring the 15% General Rate of Duty the onus is on the exporter to provide proof of origin such that any materials (raw materials, components, etc) that do not originate in the EU must not constitute more than 30% of the exworks value of the bike. The proof of origin declaration will be a component of the EURO1 certificate of movement. There are, however, provisos to the basic requirements regarding the percentage of the materials that make up the complete bike that relate to proving (declaring) that the materials were further worked, forged, reforged, machined, reamed, painted, complexly assembled as opposed to simply assembled, etc. which allow EU exporters to claim a greater percentage of a complete bike as having originated in the EU. I have had this confirmed by SARS officials and my own experience over the years of importing.

Edited January 21, 2017 by PEJLS

[samson99]

Quick hijack - wasn't sure where to ask this.

 

If I purchase something in Germany and have it delivered in Dubai as I am going there for work, would I be charged tax in Dubai upon delivery?

 

Thanks for helping.

 

Hijack off.

[Shovers]

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