Import duties on cycling goods

[Lexx]

Any pointers as to which of the 1023 pages is applicable to bicycles

this is just for the ordinary customs duties. Remember, there are other schedules that hey also charge u on if you import a bicycle, like Ch1 P2A and B.

[Big H*]

You are going to pay 14% vat + 10% ATV IN SCH1 P1,

 

Thanx, is that an answer to my question above?

[Lexx]

 

Yes it is.

Thanx, is that an answer to my question above?

[TNT1]

Holy ancient thread batman. have a merge for your trouble...

[Lexx]

If Any one of you guys are looking for the updated Tarrif Classification schedules and duties for imports. Just pm me, and i will mail you the stuff.

[dracs]

Lexx / someone, could you post for clarity what duties the following would incurr (assume I declare as checked in baggage and or buy from an online retailer)

 

Complete bike (some posts say 15%, others 37%

bike parts (seems to be 0%)

Edited June 29, 2012 by dracs

[Delilah]

We recently imported (CRC) a group order (about R12 000 iirc) including everything from components and tools to lubes and cleaning products. We just paid VAT and a processing fee (I think it was R60).

 

EDIT: There were no clothing-type items in the order.

Edited June 29, 2012 by Delilah

[chris_w_65]

Off topic but I want to buy a set of Bose speakers from the USA. They cost R16000.00 here and $799.00 on Amazon. Unfortunately to protect other countries (rip off) markets they may not ship out of the USA. I could get them delivered to my aunt in the USA and she could ship them. I assume I only pay VAT on electronics?? Then the price would be R8200.00. Anyone know what it costs to courier a 32kg package to SA from the USA?

[Delilah]

Anyone know what it costs to courier a 32kg package to SA from the USA?

It is gonna be bad no matter what shipping type/speed you choose.

 

EDIT: Also, speakers are bulky. Most shipping companies or couriers calculate dimensional weight which would be more than actual weight. Many couriers have shipping cost calculators on their websites. Try a few.

Edited June 29, 2012 by Delilah

[chris_w_65]

It is gonna be bad no matter what shipping type/speed you choose.

 

EDIT: Also, speakers are bulky. Most shipping companies or couriers calculate dimensional weight which would be more than actual weight. Many couriers have shipping cost calculators on their websites. Try a few.

 

It won't be bulky, just heavy. They are the Bose cube speakers with a sub.

[Guest]

Off topic but I want to buy a set of Bose speakers from the USA. They cost R16000.00 here and $799.00 on Amazon. Unfortunately to protect other countries (rip off) markets they may not ship out of the USA. I could get them delivered to my aunt in the USA and she could ship them. I assume I only pay VAT on electronics?? Then the price would be R8200.00. Anyone know what it costs to courier a 32kg package to SA from the USA?

 

You can buy BOSE locally.

[chris_w_65]

You can buy BOSE locally.

At more than double the price!!!

[camerons]

Off topic but I want to buy a set of Bose speakers from the USA. They cost R16000.00 here and $799.00 on Amazon. Unfortunately to protect other countries (rip off) markets they may not ship out of the USA. I could get them delivered to my aunt in the USA and she could ship them. I assume I only pay VAT on electronics?? Then the price would be R8200.00. Anyone know what it costs to courier a 32kg package to SA from the USA?

 

Based on experience I would hazard a guess at 300-400 dollars. Some websites like the DHL one have a calculator that will give you a fair indication of the price.

[chris_w_65]

Based on experience I would hazard a guess at 300-400 dollars. Some websites like the DHL one have a calculator that will give you a fair indication of the price.

 

Maybe not worth it then, could still probably save R4k but then no warranty.

[JTK]

So what would happen if you were to buy a bike and ask the shop to send it over in say three parts? Maybe the wheels in one. The frame with derailers etc attached and then the rest... Save on the full bicycle import duties?

Edited June 29, 2012 by JTK

[amoryns]

what will sunglasses cost if you bring in fro states - $280

Edited September 2, 2012 by amoryns