Import duties on cycling goods

[Frosty]

This site also helps you find the right tariff heading, assuming you don't have a freight forwarder that can assist.

How the HS-codes work
https://www.trade.gov/harmonized-system-hs-codes

Enter keywords to drill down to a HS-code.
https://uscensus.prod.3ceonline.com/

 

Always enter the core description of the item, eg. an indoor trainer is exercise equipment.

[Frosty]

On 5/21/2021 at 8:28 AM, Hairy said:

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! ????

This is currently an Achilles heel in my training. Not only lazy, but also lack the knowledge to do it with the correct technique.

[MajG]

Have read thru the thread, couldn't find anything on knee and elbow gaurds. 

Would they attract 40percent tax?clothing category 

Or fall within bicycle equipment? 

Or depending what the store puts on the paperwork?

[Frosty]

28 minutes ago, MajG said:

Have read thru the thread, couldn't find anything on knee and elbow gaurds. 

Would they attract 40percent tax?clothing category 

Or fall within bicycle equipment? 

Or depending what the store puts on the paperwork?

Probably one of the two in bold.

[Capricorn]

On 1/29/2022 at 7:44 PM, samson99 said:

Anyone know the tariff on a hydration pack?

the second textiles are involved, it's gonna get slammed with VAT en GRYP

[MajG]

Want to clarify, when buying full bicycle from Europe, obviously when shipped it will be taken apart.

Does this mean it's classified as parts or still full bicycle? 

Believe only 15 % vat applicable if comes as parts versus full bike has potentially increased tax

Or depending on what the shop adds as description on invoice/waybill 

My current Calc is purchasing price +20% includes shipping, admin and vat.

[Steady Spin]

10 hours ago, MajG said:

Want to clarify, when buying full bicycle from Europe, obviously when shipped it will be taken apart.

Does this mean it's classified as parts or still full bicycle? 

Believe only 15 % vat applicable if comes as parts versus full bike has potentially increased tax

Or depending on what the shop adds as description on invoice/waybill 

My current Calc is purchasing price +20% includes shipping, admin and vat.

Speak to the shop and ask them if they would be willing to give you an invoice listing all the parts and frame separately?

They will still need to provide the correct code that describes the contents of the invoice though. 

[Wayne pudding Mol]

52 minutes ago, Steady Spin said:

Speak to the shop and ask them if they would be willing to give you an invoice listing all the parts and frame separately?

They will still need to provide the correct code that describes the contents of the invoice though. 

And get them shipped a week apart - I’ve managed to do this 

[MajG]

5 hours ago, Steady Spin said:

Speak to the shop and ask them if they would be willing to give you an invoice listing all the parts and frame separately?

They will still need to provide the correct code that describes the contents of the invoice though. 

Think I will ask them about doing this , I'm sure they have had request like this before.

Apparently full bike is 30% plus vat of 15%

4 hours ago, Wayne pudding Mol said:

And get them shipped a week apart - I’ve managed to do this 

Two delivery and admin fees will still be cheaper than 30% tax on full bike

[Brakepad]

19 hours ago, MajG said:

Want to clarify, when buying full bicycle from Europe, obviously when shipped it will be taken apart.

Does this mean it's classified as parts or still full bicycle? 

Believe only 15 % vat applicable if comes as parts versus full bike has potentially increased tax

Or depending on what the shop adds as description on invoice/waybill 

My current Calc is purchasing price +20% includes shipping, admin and vat.

If not a complete bicycle the invoice must state each component with code and country of origin. 
good luck getting a shop to do that for you

[Bub Marley]

Hi guys. Looking to import a helmet from Wiggle.

 

Helmet costs $100. Any idea on the tariffs that would be applicable on this purchase?

[cadenceblur]

1 hour ago, Bub Marley said:

Hi guys. Looking to import a helmet from Wiggle.

 

Helmet costs $100. Any idea on the tariffs that would be applicable on this purchase?

I recall the duties being 40% on clothing + VAT still to be considered as well

[rock]

3 hours ago, Bub Marley said:

Hi guys. Looking to import a helmet from Wiggle.

 

Helmet costs $100. Any idea on the tariffs that would be applicable on this purchase?

25% duty on helmet, then 20.25% for VAT (dont ask....)

[shaper]

3 hours ago, Bub Marley said:

Hi guys. Looking to import a helmet from Wiggle.

 

Helmet costs $100. Any idea on the tariffs that would be applicable on this purchase?

 

[Bub Marley]

Thanks guys.

 

All of a sudden its not a bargain anymore 🤦‍♂️

[Oomkool]

On 10/14/2022 at 11:22 AM, Bub Marley said:

Hi guys. Looking to import a helmet from Wiggle.

 

Helmet costs $100. Any idea on the tariffs that would be applicable on this purchase?

Don't do it! Just buy local, less headaches. I bought a Smith Rapha Edition helmet from the UK. Paid R3000 including shipping but ended up paying R1800 on top of that in duties and taxes.