Things To Know When Shipping To South Africa

When shipping a package internationally from , your shipment may be subject to a custom duty and import tax. Every country is different, and to ship to , you need to be aware of the following.

South Africa Import Tax & Custom Fees

South Africa calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs.

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There are usually also charges levied by the import customs broker for filing the import customs clearance documents with the local customs authorities. This customs brokerage fee will be in addition to the customs duties and import VAT / GST applied to the imported goods.

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Easyship determines the import duties and tax charges for your international orders to South Africa

Custom duties and taxes can be complicated, cause hold ups at customs, incur unexpected shipping costs, ruin the customer experience and have sellers lose their clients. We make sure that you know upfront how much to pay so you can avoid unpleasant surprises and shipment delays in the future.

To calculate import duty rates for your shipment, multiply the taxable value of your shipment by the tax and duty percentage for South Africa.

Remember, import duty percentages vary for each category of goods.

The taxable value is usually based on the value of the goods, but depending on the valuation method of a country, it can also include other amounts.

Import Duty and Taxes FAQ

Import duty is a tax imposed by a government on goods from other countries. This added tax on imported goods is aimed to make foreign products less desirable and encourage supporting the domestic market.

Not paying taxes is tax evasion, which we don't encourage. It's not worth risking your business getting fined. It's best to know any customs duty rate amount that is applicable to your shipment, and be upfront with customers on pricing. Use the import taxes calculator for an estimate or visit our countries information for an individual breakdown.

The customs authority can easily check your business website and other sources to verify if the value listed matches the actual value of the item. Listing a lower value in order to avoid taxes is tax evasion and against the law.

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