Import duties and taxes for Consoles, games etc.

[Pooky]

Also, if they don't label something properly, customs may detain the package until you send them an invoice for it. I had this problem recently and they didn't tell me they detained it; I had to mission to find out what to do.

[Edelweiss]

Well if they label a computer that costs R10000 as one that only costs R1000, then you will pay much less VAT than if they calculated it as the proper price.

As a side note, I have found customs always charges me VAT and/or duties from stuff coming from USA, but I order a lot of stuff from china and never get charged a cent.

China? Lol Personally I'd avoid china like the plague after all the stories of fake merchandise being bought there.

Thanks again pooky

[MissileToe]

I import games and DVD's via amazon and pay VAT on it at the post office when I collect it, I never used UPS/FedEX as the speed to deliver vs. cost was way too high.

I was under the impression that Amazon blacklisted SAPO some time ago?

[Ike_009]

Technically they should charge VAT on all imports on the customs value + 10%. However I think China gets a free ride since the ANC is bending over backwards to get into bed with them.

The restriction here though is on home consumption since a business can claim the VAT input.

[Glordit]

I import games and DVD's via amazon and pay VAT on it at the post office when I collect it, I never used UPS/FedEX as the speed to deliver vs. cost was way too high.

I was under the impression that Amazon blacklisted SAPO some time ago?

Yes they did but the cheapest UPS option is way too pricey. They use they Royal mail service to send it to S.A, never had problems recieving my items.

Also note, postage can become costly depending on the size, weight and quantity. I will pay 3x as much to get A4 sized paperback than a DVD set.

[Pooky]

China? Lol Personally I'd avoid china like the plague after all the stories of fake merchandise being bought there.

Thanks again pooky

Screen protectors, covers, cases, underwear.... China is best

[Glordit]

Screen protectors, covers, cases, underwear.... China is best

Almost EVERYTHING comes from China.

[Edelweiss]

Screen protectors, covers, cases, underwear.... China is best

Lol wut?

[Pooky]

Lol wut?

I buy my underwear from China.