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1. Motor Cars (New or Used)
a) Import Duty and Tax
* Customs duty = 36% (motor cars more than 20 years old are subject to 20% customs duty)
* Ad valorem customs duty (based on a sliding scale depending on the value of the vehicle, with a minimum of 0.75% and a maximum of 20%)
* Value-added tax (VAT) = 14%
As an example, the cumulative duties and taxes payable on a car with a value of approximately R200 000 are ±70% of the market value. All vehicles with a value for ad valorem customs duty purposes of less than R130 000 do not pay ad valorem customs duty on importation into South Africa.
If the original purchase invoice is not available, three written valuations must be obtained from motorcar dealers in the country of export to assist the customs clearance process in South Africa.
b) Import Permit
All used motor vehicles are subject to the production of an Import Permit that must be obtained prior to the vehicle being shipped to South Africa. Applications for Import Permits should be addressed to:
The Director of Import and Export Control
Trade and Industry
Private Bag X192
Pretoria
0001
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 428 7793 or 428 7796
Fax: +27 12 428 7799
E-mail:
[email protected]
Please Note – Import Permits are only forwarded to South African addresses.
c) Letter of Authority
All new and used motor vehicles being imported into South Africa are also subject to the production of a Letter of Authority. Applications for Letters of Authority should be addressed to:
The South African Bureau of Standards
Private Bag X192
Pretoria
0001
South Africa
Contact: Mr. Paul Snyman
Tel: +27 12 428 6276
Fax: +27 12 344 1568
E-mail:
[email protected]
Contact: Mr. Allen Cohen
Tel: +27 12 428 6891
Fax: +27 12 344 1568
E-mail:
[email protected]
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the importation of left-hand drive vehicles is generally prohibited if registered in the name of an importer on or after 1 January 2000 unless authorised by the SABS.
now we have 2011 the cars i like are around the 20 year mark.....so a 1990 model would only attract 20%, no ad valorem customs duty if under R130000 and 14% on top, so a possible addition of 34%.....excluding transport
And add £1650 for transport
We will arrange all the documents to be sent to the clearing agent in S.A. and for your car to be cleared through customs. Please note that you have to use a registered clearing agent, there is no other way around it.
Our clearing service in Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is done by registered clearing agents that we have worked with for a number of years. We will have your car cleared within 3 working days of it arriving, containers may be up to 5 days.
We can also apply for your duty free from the UK on your behalf however there is certain criteria that has to be met. Please see below under duty free.
We offer a wide range of services
Permits & valuations only £360 (vehicles 1997- 2009)
Permits & valuations only £260 (vehicles up to – 1996)
Permits & valuations only £260 (Motorbikes 250cc and above)
Permits & valuations only £160 (motorbikes 249cc and below)
Our unbeatable all inclusive packages for shipping both RORO and containers
RORO Service to Durban and PE standard size car, all inclusive = £1650
RORO Service to Durban and PE 4x4 or people carrier, all inclusive = £1900
20 ft Container to all ports car only = £3100
20 ft Container to all ports car + household 100 cubic feet = £3300
40 ft Container to all ports 2 cars only = £4600
40 ft Container to all ports 2 cars + household 200 cubic feet = £4700
40 ft Container to all ports 3 cars only = £5400
(These prices include shipping, permits (LOA + ITAC), Valuations, paperwork, couriers fee's, clearing costs, customs exam and free expert advice on shipping and duty free).
