In order to import a used vehicle to South Africa you will need a ITAC import permit and NRCS LOA certificate .
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.
You are entitled to import a maximum of 3 vehicles per household.
To export a vehicle out of South Africa you will need police clearance for export and ITAC export permit.
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.
Generally, the cheapest method of shipping is Roll on Roll off but this is a vehicle-only service so no personal effects.
No, most vehicles will have dual display so it is not a requirement.
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.
You will need a police clearance for export and ITAC export permit.
Yes motorbikes are unrestricted import so you can import new and used motorbikes to South Africa.
