Jehosefat Posted May 10, 2021 Share So In other words if I buy the frame and parts separately I just pay the VAT portion? Whereas a whole bike would cost me an additional 15%?Yes, assuming everything is from Europe. I don't know what the duties are from other countries/continents. As far as the Importers code goes, that's also pretty hit and miss. I don't think they police it too closely. My first Canyon was above the R50k limit and imported that on my ID number no problem. Already had an importers code when I bought the second one though. Bub Marley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 10, 2021 Share Duties are based on the country of origin and not where it is ordered, eg. Made in China but shipped from CRC (EU). A bicycle made in Europe, with a EUR1 certificate of origin, will not be liable for duties. However, many components might be made in the East (eg. groupset) but the frame is made in, say Italy, then it will be liable for duties. Below is the tariff heading for bicycles.8712.00 As you can see, the parts are all duty free, so is always safer to go the component route and build it here. You can get the full tariff book here: https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Legal/SCEA1964/LAPD-LPrim-Tariff-2012-04-Schedule-No-1-Part-1-Chapters-1-to-99.pdf ChrisF and Bub Marley 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted May 11, 2021 Share Anyone know what the total import fees would be on a set of wheels at the moment?Don't use Aramex global shopper.I ordered mtb frames from Taiwan and opted for my AGS option.They sent it to the wrong place twice.The Aramex bill was 80% of what I paid for my merchandise. They were useless.They didn't even open the commercial invoice which is always taped to the package anyways. Very disappointed with Aramex Dirkitech and Andrew64 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew64 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Don't use Aramex global shopper.I ordered mtb frames from Taiwan and opted for my AGS option.They sent it to the wrong place twice.The Aramex bill was 80% of what I paid for my merchandise. They were useless.They didn't even open the commercial invoice which is always taped to the package anyways. Very disappointed with Aramex Don't use Aramex global shopper.I ordered mtb frames from Taiwan and opted for my AGS option.They sent it to the wrong place twice.The Aramex bill was 80% of what I paid for my merchandise. They were useless.They didn't even open the commercial invoice which is always taped to the package anyways. Very disappointed with AramexThey took a month to get a parcel to me from the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted May 11, 2021 Share If you use aramex you pay double VAT. Once in the country of origin and again when it hits SA. And countries VAT amounts differ. Most of the eu is around 20%. Most online stores remove local tax when you state you want to ship to SA. You’ll see the amount go up if you want to ship it to the country in which the shop is located ( basically how you use aramex). Aarsmex is still worth it in certsin instances - also a good way to bypass sram an shimano geoblocking. The rest of the money that makes up a aramex bill is their courier and handeling fees. Depending on the shipment, store etc...UPS or DHL will charge you R500-1000 in shipping fees before handeling fees are applied, which as already stated...can be up to 15% ontop of VAT etc. Thats the fee you pay them to go stand in line at customs and fill out paperwork to clear your crap on your behalf. It is possible to do it yourself but almost not worth the effort, they prioritise the couriers Edited May 11, 2021 by MORNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted May 11, 2021 Share DHL express also greatly improved their whole process in the last year or so. I recently received soem goods from OZ and the whole phone/ID/duty payment process is now fully online. You used to have to deal with a incompetent person over the phone doing all that. aquaratza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted May 21, 2021 Share What would the tariff be for importing an indoor trainer from Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 21, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, Bub Marley said: What would the tariff be for importing an indoor trainer from Europe? This guy is in Europe, and I am sure he will come to South Africa if the price is right ... benefit is that he can also train you outdoors if you wish! ???? Dexter-morgan, Vaultboy, Frosty and 3 others 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbladerider Posted October 17, 2021 Share Anybody know whats the import duty on a Wahoo bike computer plus bundle and mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted January 29, 2022 Share On 5/21/2021 at 7:24 AM, Bub Marley said: What would the tariff be for importing an indoor trainer from Europe? Would be interested in answer to ☝️. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Anyone know the tariff on a hydration pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 29, 2022 Share Trainers: Equipment for general exercise use, excluding whatever is listed in the category. Download the tariff book, and you can search for whatever you need. https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Legal/SCEA1964/LAPD-LPrim-Tariff-2012-04-Schedule-No-1-Part-1-Chapters-1-to-99.pdf Page 678 9506.9-Other: 9506.912- -Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics FREE, aka mohala WernerStrydom and Thomo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 29, 2022 Share 9 minutes ago, samson99 said: Anyone know the tariff on a hydration pack? Tariff heading 42.02 The entire chapter is 20-30% depending where it comes from. Bulk of products originate from China, so my guess is 30%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted January 29, 2022 Share 8 minutes ago, Frosty said: FREE, aka mohala Sounds too good to be true. 🙈 Thanks. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 29, 2022 Share I can't remember which category bike computers fit into. Wrist watches (page 654) is 0% Chapter 95 is for all sport and toys, and it's not covered there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 29, 2022 Share 4 minutes ago, Thomo said: Sounds too good to be true. 🙈 Thanks. 👍 Sometimes it is to good to be true. If you can, ask the shop you're buying from what HS-code they use on their shipping. It's the same worldwide, and they will print it on your invoice (for custom clearance purposes). Then check locally and see what the price is. The shipping, handling fees and ATV (customs VAT) sometimes results in a similar price locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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