Import duties on cycling goods

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

www.trackmyparcel.com

[Capricorn]

Hi all

 

Someone posted a url a while back where I can track a parcel in the local loop.

 

I only have the USPS tracking number, not the local SAPO number.

 

Anyone help.

 

G

 

this one works wonders (if they register the tracking number on their database). shows both local and incoming tracking numbers.

 

http://sms.postoffice.co.za/TrackingParcels/

[awesme]

That looks very much like a international site.

 

Sure the USPS information would be there, I'm looking for the SA movement, as it seems SAPO is not updating the information back to USPS.

 

It's been stuck in in transfer to destination since the 5th, after leave the customs area.

Trying to find out if it's at a hub or what, I've already gone to my local post office and check, not there yet.

 

G

 

www.trackmyparcel.com

[awesme]

Perfect, this it eh one I was looking for.

 

Not more information on it though than whats being shown on USPS, actually, correction, USPS says in transit since the 5th, this shows it was/is at the Germiston hub on the 11th.

 

so guess will check local office on Tuesday again.

 

thanks

 

G

 

this one works wonders (if they register the tracking number on their database). shows both local and incoming tracking numbers.

 

http://sms.postoffice.co.za/TrackingParcels/

Edited April 13, 2017 by awesme

[Kalahari Vegmot]

Can someone please tell me why I have to pay the "agency handling" fee? It's a Wiggle order being delivered by DawnWing. Last time my parcel was less than R500 so no tax, but it seems that I'll have to pay tax and pay DawnWing to "handle" it? Do they need to pick it up at customs or what?

[Desi]

Anyone know if I will have to pay VAT and duties if I buy a bike for use while in Europe on a business trip and I just bring it with me when I come back rather than selling it?

 

 

You are still going to Pay 14% vat+ 10% atv.

 

I just saw these posts from way back in 2015. Does this mean that if I travel to the UK, buy a bike and use it for the short time that I am there, and then bring it back with me, I pay the 14% VAT and the 10% ATV, but NOT the 15% import duties applicable to importing a complete bicycle?

[Eddy Gordo]

I must say, I have been very lucky this year with import duties. I only paid vat 3 times, once for frame and once for rims. Then for the rear hub, Front one I didnt pay. I realised afterwards, rather just wait for he goods to arrive at the post office before doing any queries. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Can someone please tell me why I have to pay the "agency handling" fee? It's a Wiggle order being delivered by DawnWing. Last time my parcel was less than R500 so no tax, but it seems that I'll have to pay tax and pay DawnWing to "handle" it? Do they need to pick it up at customs or what?

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For dealing with customs on your behalf... And clearing the item. 

[Kalahari Vegmot]

For dealing with customs on your behalf... And clearing the item.

 

Is there a way I could do this myself?

I must say, I have been very lucky this year with import duties. I only paid vat 3 times, once for frame and once for rims. Then for the rear hub, Front one I didnt pay. I realised afterwards, rather just wait for he goods to arrive at the post office before doing any queries.

 

I think you just got lucky... Waited patiently for mine and still paid duties. Didn't do no 'queries' either

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Is there a way I could do this myself? I think you just got lucky... Waited patiently for mine and still paid duties. Didn't do no 'queries' either

get an importer's code and your own courier company, sure... Or get SAPO to handle your stuff. 

 

I think that's what you need to do, at least. 

Edited May 3, 2017 by Myles Mayhew

[Eddy Gordo]

I use the Post Office. wait a little longer, but so far no extraordinary fees like you would get with a certain courier

[Cybercrow]

Hi All 

 

I just dont get the import rubbish, chain reaction is having a sale on High 5 nutrition, does anyone know if there is duties on nutrition? think the order comes to R1100

 

Thanks

[Capricorn]

Hi All 

 

I just dont get the import rubbish, chain reaction is having a sale on High 5 nutrition, does anyone know if there is duties on nutrition? think the order comes to R1100

 

Thanks

 

no local joy wrt what you want? high5online.co.za

Edited May 15, 2017 by Capricorn

[Nish23]

Hi all,

Firstly, I would like to thank the forum for the help and guidance in ordering some my goods from Chain Reaction Cycles.

Taking all the advice i took the plunge and decided to order a Tacx Trainer, some new Conti tires and some other odds and ends and i thought it would be useful to share the experience.

Timeline:
> Placed my order with CRC on the 11th June 17 (using the free delivery service) 
> Items were shipped on the 12th June 17 (Parcelforce was the carrier) 
> Tracked parcel on the ParcelForce website using CRC tracking ref (see 
 

25/6/2017                       20:48           SOUTH AFRICA               Received at delivery depot

25/6/2017                       8:37              JO'BURG INT MAILCENTRE EMS…+JO'BURG INT MAIL CENTRE EMS

Tracked in destination country

22/6/2017                       15:37           JO'BURG INT MAILCENTRE EMS…+JO'BURG INT MAIL CENTRE EMS

Arrived in destination country

14/6/2017                       10:00           International Hub       Exported from the UK

14/6/2017                       4:00              International Hub       Prepared for export

13/6/2017                       21:21           International Hub       Sorted for export

> On the 27th, I called the SA contact no on the ParcelForce website (0860111502 - SAPO ) and after giving the Parcelforce tracking ref, they then gave me the SA post office tracking ref and told me that the parcel just arrived at my local Post office.
> Using the new tracking numbers, I then picked up the items at the Post Office on the same day (27th June)
> In terms of costs  - I had to pay VAT + (clearance fee R46)

Overall, I am pretty happy with the experience and 2 weeks for the "free delivery" service was impressive considering it had to got through customs and Post Office. 

 

[daniemare]

no local joy wrt what you want? high5online.co.za

 

local joy on availability maybe, but heart ache on price.

 

Example - ISOGel Plus Caffeine - Local R635 for 25x60, CRC R284 + 15.4% (no import duty) and if ordered on its own + R100 shipping.

 

I cannot understand why a local distributor cannot at least match a retailer from another country. Jeez, what deal do they have with the manufacturer

[Sepia]

I will now import whenever I can.  Have tried to "keep it local" with bad results.

Much, much cheaper.  Pay import levies and still smile.  (Beware clothes, shoes etc.)