Customs VAT and Duty Calculator
Paying your international supplier is just the first step in the financial journey of bringing goods into South Africa. Beyond the purchase price, SARS imposes import duties—calculated as a percentage of the invoice value based on your product’s classification—to protect local industries. Additionally, all imported goods are subject to a 15% import VAT, which is calculated differently from the standard local VAT system.
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Use our easy-to-use VAT and Import Duty Calculator to get a clear estimate of the total duties and taxes payable on your imports.
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What You’ll Need to Use the VAT & Duty Calculator
To get an accurate estimate of what you'll owe SARS on your imported goods, have the following information ready:
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Import Duty Rate: This is expressed as a percentage and depends on the type of goods you're importing. Simply contact us if you would like some more info on what duties your shipment may hold.
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Value of Goods in Rand: Enter the amount paid for your goods, converted to South African Rand. Note: SARS may use a different exchange rate than your own when determining the final Rand value.
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Once you’ve gathered this information, simply fill in the required fields and let our VAT & Duty Calculator work out the total duties and taxes you’ll be expected to pay.
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Customs services are essential for every multinational business on the planet.
At AK Consulting, we are committed to simplifying your customs process in an increasingly complex marketplace. By understanding your business professionally and personally, we can implement the optimal solution for your needs.
Import declarations
Our team assists in obtaining import clearance in a compliant, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
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Cost-effective and precise duties-payment process
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Efficient data entry management for all documentation
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Document compliance review to reduce the risk of penalties, costly delays, and inefficiencies associated with managing multiple vendors
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Accurate, timely, and compliant import declaration filings
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Referral reward rateEarn R1000 for every successfully referred customer. The referral reward will be issued once the customer's shipment has been completed, meaning it has been delivered and all outstanding charges have been paid in full.
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What qualifies as a successful referral ?The referral reward will be issued once the referred customer successfully completes their first shipment with us. This shipment must include at least one of the following services: Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road Freight, Customs Clearance, or International Courier. Additionally, the customer must have settled all outstanding charges in full, and the shipment must have been successfully delivered.
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How do I get paid?Once the referred client has completed their first shipment with us, you will receive the reward in your bank account. We will request your banking account details for this.
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