Recipient is responsible for duties and taxes that are assessed by the country.
PRICE GROUP: 4

P.O. BOX ADDRESSES:
Not Accepted.
DIMENSION NOTE:
Maximum Size: Total length and girth not to exceed 108 inches.
Individual dimensions not to exceed:
Length – 46 Inches
Width – 35 Inches
Height – 46 Inches
Minimum Size: An envelope or package must be large enough to completely contain the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill (Shipping Label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches long.
WEIGHT NOTE:
Total Not To Exceed 70 Lbs
VALUE LIMITS:
$2499.00
GIFT SHIPMENTS:
Acceptable: Gifts value up to 400 Rand (approximately $51 US) will be exempt from duty.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All shipments valued over 500 South African Rand (approximately $73 US) or above will require one (1) extra day for clearance.
Any shipment entering into South Africa with a value exceeding 500 South African Rand (approximately $73 US) is classified as high value shipment. Duty and taxes will be assessed by Customs according to the commodity and the value provided on the Air Waybill (Shipping Label) and Commercial Invoice.
Customs consider all shipments dutiable and taxable, including items not for resale, items of no commercial value, loaned items, promotional items, exchange items, personal effects, and warranty repairs. The true and correct value should be declared at all times. Air Waybill (Shipping Label) and Invoices must be clearly marked.
Shipments valued less than 500 South African Rand (approximately $73 US) may be randomly stopped by Customs. Additional paperwork (suppliers price list and purchase order) may be asked for to confirm true and correct value.
All Returns/Return to Shipper shipments will require a formal entry. If the shipper does not accept to pay the Value Added Tax and or duty, the shipment will be sent to a warehouse of Customs choice for destruction.
All non-document shipments,regardless of value including those for private individual, must be accompanied by a Commercial Invoice.
Commercial shipments requires: The Invoice is to be on Company letterhead, Indicate delivery to, Invoice to, Fair market value, and Importers Identification number.
Electronic Commerical Invoice, generic customer automation produced Invoice and Pro Forma Invoices are not accepted.
All Shipments exceeding a value of ZAR 500.00 (approximately $30 US) requires an import code or Identification number that must be listed on the Commercial Invoice.
Electronic goods and computer parts imported into South Africa at commercial quantities, personal use or resale need a test report from the South African Bureau of Standards. If the Letter of Authority is not available within 5 days of the goods arrival, the shipment will be confiscated.
Used goods require the recipient to obtain an Import Permit from International Trade Commission.
All liquid, chemical and powder shipments require a Material Safety Data Sheet if quantity exceeds 100 ml. (3.4 ozs) per shipment.
Ship spares must be cleared by the recipient or their designated broker.
Samples must be tagged, mutilated or mark ed.¦ Shipments repaired under warranty require export documents (Bill Of Entry, Customs Release Notification, Customs Worksheet, Air Waybill (Shipping Label), and all Invoices) plus the original DA65 (only required if and when faulty items/parts has been exported back to the original supplier). Duties and taxes are exempt with a warrant agreement. Shipments that have Cost of Repair require Valued Added Tax and duties are applicable on the repair cost.
Replacement items/parts that are as good as new must declare true and correct value. Documents required: a full and complete set of original first import and export documents, plus the original DA65 (only required if and when faulty items/parts has been exported back to the original supplier), supplier price list if originally imported as part of a machine/unit, and the replaced items/parts must be highlighted on the price list for ease of reference.
COUNTRY SPECIFIC PROHIBITION
In addition to the standard GXG prohibited items, plus:
Dry Ice
Furniture
Furs
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
2015-01-01, 5-03-21, 5-04-03, 5-04-06, 5-04-27, 5-05-01, 5-06-16, 5-08-09, 5-08-10, 5-09-24, 5-12-16, 5-12-25, 5-12-26, 5-12-28 and U.S. Holidays
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Use the matrix below to determine if a commercial invoice (PS Form 6182) is required and to determine document and non-document status for transit time calculation. If a commodity is not listed or if there is a doubt, complete a commercial invoice for the shipment.
Advertising (Shipment is considered a document)
Airline Ticket Issue (Shipment is considered a document)
All Non-Documents and Non-Prohibited Items (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Annual Reports (Shipment is considered a document)
Appliances (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.) (856)
Artwork, Commercial (Prohibited Item)
Artwork, Fine (Prohibited Item)
Bio Products, Non-Hazardous (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Blueprints (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Books (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Brochures (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Business Cards (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Camera (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Checks Cashier (Shipment is considered a document)
Checks, Business (Shipment is considered a document)
Checks, Payroll (Shipment is considered a document)
Checks, Travellers (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Chemicals, Non-Hazardous (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Compact Disc (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Computer Printouts (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Cosmetics, Non-Hazardous (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Credit Cards (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Digital Video Disc (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Documents (Shipment is considered a document)
Drawings (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Drugs, Prescription (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.) (703)
Film, Commercial (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Food, Nonperishable (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Greeting Cards (Shipment is considered a document)
Invitations (Shipment is considered a document)
Invoices (Shipment is considered a document)
Journals (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Leather Goods (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.) (68)
Liquor, Non-Hazardous (Prohibited Item)
Magazines (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Manuals (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Manuscripts (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Medical Equipment (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Medical Supplies (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Money Orders (Shipment is considered a document)
Musical Instruments (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Newspapers (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.) (159)
Office Supplies (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Parts, Aircraft (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Parts, Computer (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.) (856)
Parts, Electronic (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.) (856)
Parts, Machine (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Personal Effects (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Photographs (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Slides (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Software (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.) (292)
Sports Equipment (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Tapes, Audio (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Tapes, Video (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Textiles, Finished (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.) (703,734)
Textiles, Unfinished (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.) (734)
Toys (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)
Wireless Equipment (Requires a Commercial Invoice (PS Form 6182) ( Original + 2 copies) – Shipment is considered a non-document.)