Buying and importing ?

[Anticlimb]

I don't know if this has been discussed on here before .

A mate of mine is buying me parts overseas and then has to send it here . What is the best way to get it here without paying to much tax . What should be the description on the parcel ?

 

Would appreciate help .

[slowjoe]

What should be the description on the parcel ?

 

 

 

The correct content and value should be declared. Paying up is the right thing to do.

[Spinnekop]

Well...

 

If he bought it for you as a birthday present, that should be marked as a "present".

 

[AndreZA]

Well...

 

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And put it in a box inside a box and cover the first box (inner one) with gift wrap so that it looks like the real deal if they should open it. So I've heard.

 

 

[Marius]

"Gift"

[AuctionLamb]

Well...

 

If he bought it for you as a birthday present' date=' that should be marked as a "present".

 

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And put it in a box inside a box and cover the first box (inner one) with gift wrap so that it looks like the real deal if they should open it. So I've heard.

 

 

donner julle ouens is slimmer as wat ek gedink het!! goeie idee!!!

[Eugene]

Probably cheaper for you to have done the importing yourself. Depending on where he bought these items, he would've paid VAT (17.5% in UK). If he posts them he cannot get a refund on this VAT. You will also have to pay SA VAT on the import of the goods, meaning you would've paid VAT twice. If you had imported them yourself, you could've bought them VAT free in that country, meaning you only pay the SA VAT.

The last I heard that there is no import duties on sporting goods. Your friend must therefore ensure that they are marked as such.

[MAESTRO's]

The first thing that the shipping compnay is going to ask you for is your importers code or VAT number. If you do not have one, thats fine, you will pay VAT anyway. The only difference if you do not have a VAT number is that you will not be able to claim the VAT back. SARS wants you to pay the VAT on the value of the goods regardless whether it's a present or not. You need to have the proper invoice or paperwork and by merely declaring that it's a gift will not work. Customs would like to know that the gift is not a stash on cocaine or fake DVD's etc. Certain goods are also subject to customs duties and yes SARS wants that too. You can try and gippo the system, but if they catch you then tough. If the paperwork is okay and you declare the contents, they will not bother checking the parcel. If you duck and dive too much, they will inspect the parcel, guarateed.

 

Just my 5 cents worth.

[Spinnekop]

Long story short.

 

Invoice "cycling parts".  Pay SA VAT.  Still cheaper than local.

No duties on cycling parts.  Only clothing and watches. 

 

Check out CWCycles online before you buy overseas.  Sometimes MUCH cheaper to go local!!!  http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/thumb.gif

 

[lowracer]

you should not pay any import duties on bicycle parts. you only pay import duties on complete bicycles.

you might pay normal VAT, and then something like clearance fees/clearance certificate costs.

 

if you buy from the uk, the best is to buy from a normal mail order house, and confirm that they wont add vat, as you are going to pay that here

[Big Mig]

Do the right thing and declare the goods correctly. If you don't never complain about a corrupt government etc.....and believe me importing on your own is not always cheaper....check out local prices etc...try http://www.marvuli.com/ as well.