customs/shipping to south africa

[Ray365]

Hey guys/girls
Total noob here so not sure how these things work. Just wanted to know if anyone knows how much tax is paid and what shipping times are for e-liquid and devices to south africa.. thanks

 

[Zodiac]

Hi Ray 365, shipping times vary, depending on where the shipment is coming from and what type of shipping you use. Typically, courier companies are quite fast, perhaps a week and a bit, give or take, but at the same time its quite expensive too. With regards to hardware, its normally a small percentage plus 14% vat, which is ok. It differs from time to time depending on what the goods were declared as ( e-cigarettes or batteries and atomisers). With regards to e-liquids, thats a tricky one, goods tend to be confiscated as soon as customs officials see anything in the lines of nicotine, but some people have had luck with it, and some havent. Hope this helps


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[Ray365]

And in terms of payment? What are goods declared as? Gifts? Really wanna start getting some stuff from overseas. Thanks for your reply zodiac

 

[Zodiac]

Any time Ray365. Goods are usually declared as gifts when purchasing from certain companies such as Fasttech. When dealing with brand name companies like Kangertech and Vision, they normally declare what the goods actually are, and their true value. Try and ask them to declare it as electronic cigarettes, because then you should only pay 14% Vat. If its declared as electronic parts or batteries and atomisers, then there is an additional levy, usually quite small. With regards to payment, you pay when you collect the goods from customs. They will ask you to bring an invoice or proof of payment to calculate the duties. If you are lucky, your goods may go straight to the Post office after its been cleared at customs.


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[Ray365]

Thanks zodiac! Any idea of how to get in a bulk order of like 500 bottles of juice? And some batteries as well? Do you have to have an import licence?

 

[Zodiac]

My pleasure Ray365, its always risky with juice, especially that quantity (as you wouldn't want to loose that i'm sure). I would recommend that you ask the juice vendor if they ship their juice "customs friendly", meaning that they don't stipulate nic etc. Also, first try a few sample bottles to test the waters and see whether it comes through. Never ship your e-cigs, batteries or atomisers together with the juice as they may confiscate your entire order and either send it back or just simply destroy it. Yes, i do have an import license, because one is only allowed 3 imports per year, or a total of no more than R20000.00. Thereafter, you run the risk of having your order detained. I do know of people that do over 20 imports per year without license, and without hassles. I, however, am not willing to take that chance


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[Ray365]

Thank you zodiac. You've been a big help!!!

 

[Zodiac]

My pleasure Ray366, glad i could help.


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[Zodiac]

*Ray365 my bad


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