Importing supplements

Tippster
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15 Aug 2009 14:28 #20019 by Tippster

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Hey,

Has anyone ever imported supplements into SA and if so were there and duties or customs issues?

Thanks

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acidkidsa
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15 Aug 2009 17:35 #20025 by acidkidsa

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Yeah there will be custom charges, not sure how much. Depends on weight and method of delivery .
as well as the value of the item.

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vega5
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15 Aug 2009 18:51 #20030 by vega5

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I've never had problems when it comes with a courier but there's always issues if it comes with post. You can add about 40% taxes and duties onto your purchase including shipping.

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Fox
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16 Aug 2009 17:49 #20060 by Fox

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hey vega, what issues have you experienced when shipping via post? I usually ship with fedex with no probs but my last order i forgot to change the shipping method to courier and it was sent via post. I am expecting a long wait. Would just like to know what i am in for.

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vega5
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16 Aug 2009 18:45 #20065 by vega5

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I've waited up to six months for stuff when sent by post.

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Fox
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16 Aug 2009 19:02 #20066 by Fox

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damn, I hope thats not the norm? bb.com???

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vega5
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16 Aug 2009 19:14 #20067 by vega5

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Fox wrote:

damn, I hope thats not the norm? bb.com???

Yeah bb.com

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Fox
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16 Aug 2009 19:25 #20068 by Fox

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oh well, lets wait and see. will not make that mistake again!!!

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Tippster
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16 Aug 2009 21:44 #20074 by Tippster

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Thanks for the replies so far.

Which international sites have you bought from?

Thanks

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Fox
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17 Aug 2009 07:51 #20084 by Fox

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only bb.com. must say their service is good just learn from my mistakes and use the fedex option.
Still kicking myself.

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Fox
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17 Aug 2009 07:53 #20085 by Fox

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Oh, and dont just order one little thing, you will get shafted with the transport. Get a couple of things like a six months supply or somthing.

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Tippster
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17 Aug 2009 10:12 #20098 by Tippster

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Thanks Guys.

Just want to make sure - for example:

Product price R100
Shipping R50
Duties and tax (R100+R50) x 40% = R60
Total cost R210

Is this correct in how I will get charged?

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Fox
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17 Aug 2009 10:30 #20103 by Fox

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I have found that it does vary, but not by much. Some of the last things i got i had to register with the medical control council when it came here. The parcels are stopped randomly so you will pay a little extra if the stop it for inspection.

You should be safe with your calculation.

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Empire
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17 Aug 2009 10:49 #20105 by Empire

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u dont get charged tax on the shipping

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Happyraven
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17 Aug 2009 12:29 #20110 by Happyraven

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when you order stuff from BB.com, do you ship using INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS COURIER 2-5 DAYS... or INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICE ??? just done a whole order and it is UNVELIEVABLY cheaper, so wanna give it a bash, just nervous ordering 3k worth of stuff and it not pitching

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Tippster
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17 Aug 2009 12:53 #20113 by Tippster

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From what I understand and the info above - use the INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS COURIER 2-5 DAYS - but I have no personel experience.

What happens if you order something not allowed in this country - eg prohormone?
How will they know what is inside the package?

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Fox
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17 Aug 2009 13:08 #20115 by Fox

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First... USE INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS COURIER. Remember that is 2-5 days to reach SA. If it slips through customs ad a week, if they stop it ad two. DONT EVEN CONSIDER THE OTHER OPTION.

Second, the product is listed in detail, so if they spot it they will stop it if it is not legal in this country. I would not order potentially dodgy goods with the safe ones, as i suspect you will loose the whole package instead of just the non legit ones. (Pure speculation)

Bloody Customs, dont trust 'em. :-)