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Moving to South Africa from USA
South Africa is a country with diverse landscapes, cultures, and wildlife, making it a unique and exciting place to live. The country boasts breathtaking natural beauty, including stunning beaches, rolling mountains, and expansive savannas. South Africa has a vibrant and dynamic culture, with a rich history and a modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle. The country is also known for its excellent healthcare system, well-developed infrastructure, and high-quality education. In addition, South Africa is a hub of business and industry in Africa, making it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and business people. Despite its challenges, South Africa is a welcoming and inclusive country, and its people are known for their warmth, hospitality, and resilience. All these factors make South Africa a great place to live, work, and explore, and it is no wonder that many people choose to move there each year.
Contact us now and let us know what you want to start shipping to South Africa. We have the means and help you need in order to complete the process properly. Universal Relocations can easily help you relocate fast and in a meaningful way without any effort. We understand all the potential challenges and problems that can appear from relocating, and we are always here to ensure that you can get all the support you need. Get in touch with us and let us help you move from the USA to South Africa today!
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TRANSFER OF RESIDENCE TO SOUTH AFRICA – CUSTOMS DUTIES IN SOUTH AFRICA
If the full value of your items is over 500 ZAR, the import tax on a shipment will be 15%. For example, if the declared value of your items is 500 ZAR, in order for the recipient to receive a package, an additional amount of 75.00 ZAR in taxes will be required to be paid to the destination countries government.
Transfer of Residency – Customs duty
NRI/PIO who are returning to India for an extended period should consider using the transfer of residency so that they can take advantage of relaxed customs duties. Transfer of Residence is a facility provided to persons who intend to transfer their residence to India after a stay abroad of at least two years. This facility allows the imported personal and household articles, free of duty and certain other listed items, on payment of a concessional rate of duty. Those taking transfer of residence is no longer subjected to any minimum stay requirements in India.
Transfer of Residence Rules
The requirements to qualify for transfer of residency concessions: A minimum stay of two years abroad, immediately preceding the date of arrival on transfer of residency is required. Total stay in India on short visits during the 2 preceding years, should not exceed 6 months, and such persons have not availed concessions under transfer of residency in the preceding three years.
Exemptions Allowed
hortfall of up to two months in stay abroad can be condoned by Deputy Commissioner of Customs or Assistant Commissioner of Customs if the early return is on account of terminal leave or vacation being availed of by the passenger or any other special circumstances for reasons which will be required in writing by the customs authorities. The Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs may condone short visits in excess of six months in special circumstances for reasons to be recorded in writing.
Duty free items allowed under transfer of residence
The total combined value of such goods should not exceed rupees five lakh. NRIs should also be aware that, not more than one unit, of each item of such goods is allowed, per family. Items allowed duty free under transfer of residence are:Used personal and household articles up to an aggregate value of Rupees 5 Lakh. Jewelry up to Rs. 50,000 by a gentleman passenger or Rs. 100,000 for a lady passenger. Jewelry taken out earlier by the passenger or by a member of his family from India. (Proof may be required)Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Player or Video Television Receiver or Video Cassette Disk Player. Washing Machine. Electrical or Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cooking Range Personal Computer( Desktop Computer)Laptop Computer( Notebook Computer)Domestic Refrigerators of capacity up to 300 liters or its equivalent.
List of items with reduced customs duty
For the following items, a reduced customs duty of 36% is charged. It does not matter whether these items are new or old. Color Television or Monochrome Television. Digital Video Disc Player. Video Home Theater System. Dish Washer. Music System. Air Conditioner. Domestic refrigerators of capacity above 300 liters or its equivalent. Deep Freezer. Microwave Oven. Video camera or the combination of any such video camera with one or more of the following goods, namely:- television Receiver; Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; Video reproducing apparatus. Word Processing Machine. Fax Machine. Portable Photocopying Machine.Vessel.Aircraft.Cinematographic films of 35 mm and above. Gold or silver, in any form, other than ornaments.
Drones NOT allowed to be brought in to India by passengers
Due to security concerns, India no longer allows passengers to carry Drones to India. Effective April 1, 2016. Indian Customs Declaration Forms have been revised and Drones are on the prohibited list and not duty free.
How to calculate customs duty in india on used items
In case a person knows the rate of duty for a particular item, it’s easy to calculate the duty that will be charged. However, for used items, the value is determined by allowing depreciation on a yearly basis.
First year depreciation
Second year depreciation
Third-year depreciation
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Air shipping from the US to India
Includes pick up, air freight to Ahmedabad. Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Goa, Hyderabad., Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kochin, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Trivandrum and Varanasi.Under certain
circumstances, duty may be required by Indian Customs Authorities. Generally, electronic
items and TV’s are subject to duty.
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