Flying bike into SA?

[1track]

I'll be flying to the US in a couple of weeks & am thinking of bringing a bike back to Durban with me.

I would like to find out what the story is regarding customs duty.

I'm guessing if the bike is in a bag & looks old you might not pay any, but if its new & boxed they will nail you? What % would it be?

Any experience/advice appreciated.

Edited October 30, 2010 by 1track

[javadude]

Complete bike is 15% import duty and then you will pay vat as well. They will also insist on the original invoice.

[knievel]

How much will the airline charge you? Have you enquired? If the bike is not new. Would you need to pay any duties or import taxes?

 

I have also been thinking about this, from the UK.

[1track]

Delta airlines charges $200 for a bike.

I guess the big question is if the bike isn't obviously new will they bother with it?

Also what if a non South African visitor brings in a bike for you?

[Zaskar09]

I now this is kinda illegal (kinda ). A friend of mine took his guitar case with an old guitar with him overseas and declared his guitar. He bought a new one there, popped it in the case, tossed the old one and brought it back. Duty-free

Edited October 30, 2010 by Zaskar09