Import duties on cycling goods

[Slowbee]

Thanks Cap.

 

Just did some quick calculations and it turns out by ordering from CRC, I will be saving a about R200. Rather just get my bike shop to order from CWC and install.

[Pusher]

Hi Guys.

I need to send a trainer back overseas for a replacement. Can anybody advise what the procedure is with the vat that I have already paid on the equipment that is going back and on the equipment that will be sent in it's place.

[Capricorn]

Hi Guys.

I need to send a trainer back overseas for a replacement. Can anybody advise what the procedure is with the vat that I have already paid on the equipment that is going back and on the equipment that will be sent in it's place.

 

Contact Lexx. Local customs/import/export guru.

[Kalahari Vegmot]

if duties apply, its irrespective of the amount. If you lucky, your item might sail through as an LVI (low value item), and not attract duties. But VAT always applies.

What is the maximum amount before it's not a LVI anymore?

[Capricorn]

What is the maximum amount before it's not a LVI anymore?

 

In my quick search of SARS website, I couldn't find qualification of LVI. I did however, find a section dealing with sending and receiving items via the post office, of which the following was of interest:

 

 

 

Unsolicited Gifts

• Gift – A gift is classified as any item sent from a natural person abroad to another natural person in the Republic that is unsolicited by the recipient. These include but are not limited to weddings, birthdays, etc.
• In terms of item 412.10 – A person can receive two gifts per calendar year, of which the value must not exceed R1 400 for each parcel on which the duty will be rebated.
• Please note that the following consumables are excluded from the rebate:
  • Wines
  • Spirits
  • Tobacco (Including cigarettes and cigars)
  • Perfume
• Customs Charges – Should the value of the parcel exceed R1 400, customs charges will be paid on the total price actually paid for the item. On gift parcels where the contents are intended for more than one person and the total declared is more than R1 400, customs charges will be paid by the recipients as the rebate cannot be split and the gifts cannot be linked to people other than the recipient.

 

it wouldn't surprise me if there is a consistency around R1400 being a qualifying threshold value for items to be considered LVI, but I'm just guessing there. Best call SARS for the official word, but hopefully Lexx can give us the law of the land.

 

That said, I don't recall the shoes package (which was noted as LVI)being below R1400 in value, so I'm inclined to be believe I simply got lucky.

Edited October 15, 2017 by Capricorn

[lechatnoir]

hey guys, are the %'s used here still valid ?

 

Just remember that most web-prices will include local taxes, so check with the seller that these will be deducted. That Canyon might be attainable now... Going to enter into negotiations with the Department of Fiscal Policy and Home Affairs...

[lechatnoir]

Duties when ordering from jenson usa ?

 

 

Never mind they won't ship here 

 

Try a service such as MyUS or Aramex Global Shopper. Do the sums and it may work out for you

[Geronimo]

Hi guys. Somewhat off topic but can anyone help with local post office info?

 

I have a parcel from AliExpress arriving in SA in September and still not delivered.

The latest update I can find is '' departure from inward office of exchange(JIMC A) on the 31st of October.

Any idea what the next step is and the possible time frame?

It has to come to Port Shepstone.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I think it will be with you soon. And that sort of delay is the norm, I'm afraid. 

[Ed-Zulu]

Hi guys. Somewhat off topic but can anyone help with local post office info?

 

I have a parcel from AliExpress arriving in SA in September and still not delivered.

The latest update I can find is '' departure from inward office of exchange(JIMC A) on the 31st of October.

Any idea what the next step is and the possible time frame?

It has to come to Port Shepstone.

Your parcel is at customs in JHB (JIMC A) awaiting assessment and then clearance and release.

 

Any AliExpress purchase tests ones patience fully!

[Geronimo]

Your parcel is at customs in JHB (JIMC A) awaiting assessment and then clearance and release.

 

Any AliExpress purchase tests ones patience fully!

Much appreciated. I bought the stuff in August! 

[shaper]

I bought stuff on the 8 August from Germany and also from Aliexpress, arrived last week, even though items were scanned into the country on the 11 September.  Seems there is a mountain at JIMC at the airport and no staff to move it and those that do move it slowly.

 

So you have no option but to wait!!

[ScottCM]

pity i cant sticky this: but admin, would you be so kind?

 

Got this from UPS today:

 

Cycling shorts (classified as clothing): 45%

shoes: 30%

socks: 40 -45% depending on material used

bags: 30%

Gloves: 30%

Helmets (fullface or other): 25%

Knee pads and other protective equipment: 20%

plastic bottles: 15%

whole bicycles: 15%

Goggles, sunglasses: 0%

bike components: 0%

cycling electronics: 0%

 

Gels, powdered drinks: 20%

 

How to account for duties, VAT etc (thanks Myles). Note: item price depends upon ruling exchange rates at the time the transaction is completed with the retailer.

 

Please provide updates/corrections if you have any. Thanks I will update this post accordingly.

 

Thanks to Velouria for the find and Edman for bringing this to my attention:

Import Duty Calculator

 

Do wheelsets fall under components  or another category?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Do wheelsets fall under components  or another category?

components

[GrahamS2]

My last few orders from CRC had incorrect invoices attached. One one they forgot to convert from GBP to ZAR, so the VAT was minimal. On another the values all showed as zero, so there was no VAT.    I wasn't about to point out the error after waiting 4 weeks for the mail centre to do their jobs...

[Capricorn]

I think all those many small items coming through SAPO from WISH is clogging up the system so much, they are charging a handling fee on those items normally considered LVI. I think its R24 or thereabouts. Pity those who have literally 10s and 100s of individual items coming through.