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  • What paperwork is required to import a used car to South Africa ?
    In order to import a used vehicle to South Africa you will need a ITAC import permit and NRCS LOA certificate .
  • What is the duty and vat on a used car in South Africa ?
    On average duty and vat are roughly 50% of the value of the vehicle, but in South Africa, we have ad-vat which is based on the value of the vehicle the more expensive the vehicle the higher the duty and VAT element becomes.
  • How many cars can I import to South Africa as a returning resident ?
    You are entitled to import a maximum of 3 vehicles per household.
  • What is required to export a car from South Africa?
    To export a vehicle out of South Africa you will need police clearance for export and ITAC export permit.
  • Can I import used cars into South Africa ?
    You can only import used cars into South Africa if you are a returing RSA resident haveing owned the vehicle for more than 6 months or if the vehicle is internationlay classed as classic or collectable.
  • What is the cheapest way to ship a vehicle?
    Generally, the cheapest method of shipping is Roll on Roll off but this is a vehicle-only service so no personal effects.
  • Do you have to change the speedometer when you import a vehicle to South Africa?
    No, most vehicles will have dual display so it is not a requirement.
  • Can I import a left-hand drive vehicle to South Africa?
    No, you cannot import left-hand drive vehicles into South Africa, they will have to be converted to right-hand drive and there are a lot of requirements to meet to do this.
  • What is required to export a car from South Africa?
    You will need a police clearance for export and ITAC export permit.
  • Can I import used motorbikes to South Africa ?
    Yes motorbikes are unrestricted import so you can import new and used motorbikes to South Africa.
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