Thank you for your valid info but I just wanted to understand how it works for eBay, cause Amazon seems to be straight forward, do they (eBay) also collect import fees on behalf of SA customs?
Hi,I just stumbled on your video while doing some research of my own,I recently purchased a product from China for myself,the company that I purchased it from said that I need a 13 digit customs clearance number so that they can ship it,how do I go about getting said customs number? From South Africa 🇿🇦
Now what if the seller doesn't state the import duties (on Amazon specifically) but only shipping fee...does it mean it is free or I will get a surprise and have to pay for import duties to clear my package to come through?
Good day, are all these customs charges based on the purchae price of the product or the value of the product i.e if i buy shoes at a discounted rate from another country meaing that i bought them for R1000 instead of R2000, will the charges charged by customes be on the R2000 (value of the product) or R1000( Discounted rate). Thanks
How can you not ship electrical items to a country. South Africa is backwards big time. Basically they want the citizens to pay dollar/pound prices locally
You need to do it yourself.. First you'll need to know the HS tariff code for your product ( confirm it with your supplier)... Then you take it from there..
Hey, i want to buy a phone in the us but i am a bit hesitant because of customs and how much they'd charge me. So my question is do you think they'd charge the same amount as the price of the phone? The phone is 2,3kg in weight
Hey, you can actually check this out yourself on Amazon, add a phone to your cart that ships to your location, press checkout and it will show you the customs for that device. Right now if I do it it shows me that the customs for a $315 phone will be $65 (For South Africa)
Thanks for this update and keep up the good work. Just as a matter of clarification, do you pay the import duty to the seller at checkout, or are you contacted by customs in SA to pay it before your item is released to you?
@@PMHK_za the package had a zero tax fee, it only had shipping and handling fee which i paid, but when the package reached i got a call from DHL saying that i have to pay custom tax for it. I call this serious robbery
Hopefully Amazon SA will transform this stupid system.
Great video.
Could you do a video on Alibaba.
I am having a hard time understanding any of it
Thank you for your valid info but I just wanted to understand how it works for eBay, cause Amazon seems to be straight forward, do they (eBay) also collect import fees on behalf of SA customs?
Great stuff brother. You have my total support, I know it is not easy but keep it up!
Hi,I just stumbled on your video while doing some research of my own,I recently purchased a product from China for myself,the company that I purchased it from said that I need a 13 digit customs clearance number so that they can ship it,how do I go about getting said customs number?
From South Africa 🇿🇦
You can use your id number
Does FedEx usually charge a huge amount of money (close to the price of your parcel) for Customs?
Why not ask the seller to declare the package as a gift? Wouldn't that work?
gifts are limited to the value R1400 and you only get 2 free-passes annually
My parcel has been at Za customs since 8th September and the have send me any custom duties to pay so what do I do
Call the shipping company
I did but it’s going straight to voicemail 😭😭😭 I used shunyou standard
Thank you for clarifying this 🙆🏾♂️🙆🏾♂️🙆🏾♂️🙆🏾♂️ Importing make more sense price wise on some purchases 🤩🤩🤩🤩
You’re welcome
What if its my first time purchasing, will i pay the import fees
Thank you for this video. Been scared of these shipping prices. But now I will try
Let me know how it goes.
have you dealt with Alibaba shipping/customs?
No, not yet.
You have convinced me to buy online now! Thanks bro
😅 I’m sorry 🤣🙆🏽♂️
Can I bring dried mangoes to south africa?
Sure
So, buying overseas is actually so expensive!
Not necessarily, but remember expensive for you could still be affordable for others
Yeah, you are right. Awesome and informative video Pedro!
So l can buy from foreign countries even during lockdown
But some tech items get taxed after paying import and custom fees....so it extra spending....
Now what if the seller doesn't state the import duties (on Amazon specifically) but only shipping fee...does it mean it is free or I will get a surprise and have to pay for import duties to clear my package to come through?
I ordered and got a bad shock it was from far fetch though
Hi there. Can I import second hand phone to South Africa. And how duty on it.?thanks
Hi, can you watch my latest video, thank you
I think i am going to start working out too,
good content, but which problem are u solving. Tell us how to cut the costs ...help us solve the shipping fee problem that's it
Does the title read “Solving Problems”?
Good day, are all these customs charges based on the purchae price of the product or the value of the product i.e if i buy shoes at a discounted rate from another country meaing that i bought them for R1000 instead of R2000, will the charges charged by customes be on the R2000 (value of the product) or R1000( Discounted rate).
Thanks
Hey, it’s based on the value of the item you are correct
Hi tell me does South Africa have restrictions on shipping used goods for personal use ?
No, it does not have, at least not in consumer goods
Please your Mic is cool what is the name of it
Great Video!
Thanks
How can you not ship electrical items to a country. South Africa is backwards big time. Basically they want the citizens to pay dollar/pound prices locally
please how about doing the same for ebay please.
Same concept, apply it
Thank you this was helpful
Pleasure
This really helped a lot! Thank you 🙌
😁 I’m glad
Sir , what's the import duty on red chilly powder in South Africa when imported from India?
I honestly have no idea
You need to do it yourself.. First you'll need to know the HS tariff code for your product ( confirm it with your supplier)... Then you take it from there..
Great man.
Hey, i want to buy a phone in the us but i am a bit hesitant because of customs and how much they'd charge me.
So my question is do you think they'd charge the same amount as the price of the phone? The phone is 2,3kg in weight
Hey, you can actually check this out yourself on Amazon, add a phone to your cart that ships to your location, press checkout and it will show you the customs for that device.
Right now if I do it it shows me that the customs for a $315 phone will be $65 (For South Africa)
Thanks for this update and keep up the good work. Just as a matter of clarification, do you pay the import duty to the seller at checkout, or are you contacted by customs in SA to pay it before your item is released to you?
Hey, thank you, Amazon collects that deposit on behalf of SA Customs
@@PMHK_za Thanks so much for your quick response. Appreciate it and wish you all the best.
@@PMHK_za Does eBay do the same thing too at checkout?
Can you please do one about Cars🙊Pls
I have no knowledge on that front
If it's a deposit, how much do you get refunded?
It’s not refundable
It’s what it’s used to pay for those charges
Does Amazon deliver on time in south Africa and what happens if the delivery is late on the estimated date which they gave you
I have a package coming from amazon, make diretor following me on Instagram for updates (@pmhk_za)
I got a package from amazon and DHL charged me custome tax,
Did you also pay customs on Amazon?
@@PMHK_za the package had a zero tax fee, it only had shipping and handling fee which i paid, but when the package reached i got a call from DHL saying that i have to pay custom tax for it. I call this serious robbery
@@sharftivahshafeeq it is robbery,
Thank you so much for the useful information🤗 you are the best,,, like your accent tone😄🤗
😊😅 thanks
Import duty is pegged at 10percent per item .