Calculate Import VAT & Duties in South Africa
Calculate South African import VAT and duties with worked Rand examples: FOB customs value + 10% uplift + duty = ATV, then…
Read guide →Cost to Import a Container: China to SA 2026
What it really costs to import a container from China to South Africa in 2026 — freight, duty, VAT, clearing and transport,…
Read guide →Customs Clearance Documents for SA Importers
The documents you need to clear customs in South Africa — SAD 500, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list and permits…
Read guide →Do I Need a Clearing Agent? Costs & Tips
Most SA importers use a clearing agent to submit the SAD 500 and deal with SARS. Here is when you legally need…
Read guide →FCL vs LCL: Which Is Cheaper for SA Imports?
FCL vs LCL cost comparison for South African importers — break-even CBM analysis with a Rand table, when each option wins, and…
Read guide →HS Codes & Tariff Classification for SA
How HS codes and tariff classification work for SA importers — why your code drives the duty rate, how to find it,…
Read guide →Import Permits & ITAC: When You Need One
When you need an ITAC import permit in South Africa, what ITAC controls, and how to apply — a plain-English guide for…
Read guide →R150,000 Personal Import Threshold (70707070)
How South Africa's R150,000 personal-import threshold and customs code 70707070 work — who qualifies, the limits, and when you must register.
Read guide →Register as an Importer with SARS (DA 185)
Step-by-step guide to getting your SARS importer's code in South Africa — forms DA 185 and DA 185.4A2, submission, and RLA registration.…
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