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Do gifts get custom?
A gift which meets the conditions and limits set out by SARS can be imported and cleared through customs without the payment of duties and taxes. The total value of the gift cannot exceed R1400. 00 (or approximately USD90. 00, rate of exchange dependent).
How much are UK customs paid?
Customs Duty
Type and value of goods | Customs Duty |
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Non-excise goods worth £135 or less | No charge |
Gifts above £135 and up to £630 | 2.5\%, but rates are lower for some goods – call the helpline |
Gifts above £630 and other goods above £135 | The rate depends on the type of goods and where they came from – call the helpline |
Will I be charged customs duty on my gifts?
You’ll be charged Customs Duty on gifts and other goods sent from outside the EU if they’re above a certain value. The value includes: the price paid for the goods. postage, packaging and insurance.
Do I have to pay customs duty on goods sent from abroad?
You’ll be charged Customs Duty on all goods sent from outside the UK (or the UK and the EU if you’re in Northern Ireland) if they’re either: If you’re charged Customs Duty, you’ll need to pay it on both: You pay Customs Duty on excise goods of any value.
What is the maximum amount of goods dutiable for customs purposes?
Any additional amount, up to $1,000, in goods will be dutiable at a flat rate (3\%). To take advantage of the Customs duty-free exemption for unaccompanied tourist purchases (mailing/shipping) from an IP or CBI country: Step 1.
Do you have to pay customs on alcohol in Northern Ireland?
You pay Customs Duty on excise goods of any value. If you’re sent alcohol or tobacco from outside the UK, you’ll be charged Excise Duty at current rates. If the goods are sent from the EU to Northern Ireland, check that the Excise Duty was included in the price. If it’s not, your goods may be seized.