Guide
Clearing Stock for Online Stores
Online stores live and die on stock levels and margins. Getting the import right means choosing the right freight, the right paperwork and a realistic landed cost.
Sea, air or courier
Small, urgent orders suit courier or airfreight. Larger restocks are far cheaper as sea freight, either a full container or groupage (shared container).
Groupage for growing stores
Groupage lets you ship a few cubic metres without paying for a whole container. The container is unpacked at a depot in Durban and your cargo is cleared and delivered.
Regulated products
Electronics may need an NRCS letter of authority, and wireless devices such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi products may need ICASA type approval. Cosmetics, toys and food have their own rules.
Need a hand?
Send the product details to quotes@daigonsa.com or WhatsApp 068 058 2700, and we will check it before you ship.
Landed cost
Duty, VAT, freight, clearing and delivery all add up. Use the duty calculator, then let us quote the full cost so you can price your products correctly.
Supplier documents
Ask suppliers for a proper commercial invoice with real values and clear descriptions. Undervalued invoices are a common reason for SARS stops.
Calculator
Estimate Duty and Import VAT
Enter the value and the duty rate for your tariff code to see a rough duty and VAT figure. We confirm the exact rate when we classify your goods.
Rough estimate only. VAT is 15% of the Added Tax Value: the customs value, plus 10% for goods from outside SACU, plus duty. Clearing fees, port, terminal and freight charges are not included. The correct duty rate depends on the tariff heading, origin and any trade agreement, and your written quote is final.
Questions
E-commerce Stock: Common Questions
Tap a question to open the answer. For anything else, WhatsApp us.
Want Us to Check Your Shipment?
We review the invoice, tariff codes and permits before the goods leave the supplier, so there are no surprises at the port.