Would taking my used laptop to South Africa attract an import duty?

I will be traveling BOM (India) – DOH (Qatar) – CPT (South Africa) and return.

I plan to take my personal/work laptop or if it is too much hassle (for customs bit) then leave it behind in India itself. At the very least I would have to carry a photocopy that the laptop was purchased in India.

Update - read this - https://south-africa.visahq.com/customs/#!import-regulations

It says "Travellers may be asked to pay deposit on expensive items like laptops, which is refunded to you when the item is re-exported." . It doesn't state how much deposit and do you get any sort of receipt ? Can somebody share their experiences.

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Do you pay import duty on second-hand goods?

All goods have a value, regardless of whether they are new or second-hand. This means that you pay customs duty and VAT even when you buy second-hand goods online.

Do I need to pay customs duty for laptop?

As per the new rules, any adult who has stayed for over three days overseas can bring a laptop back to India as a part of their baggage without additional duty. However, such an individual will be able to bring back only one laptop as their personal property without paying extra duty.

How can we avoid import duty in South Africa?

To avoid South African import duties, break the seal of the items before coming back. If you arrive at the airport, for example, with a new phone still sealed in a box, you will be charged a customs duty even if it is yours. Break the seal and place the item in a different bag out of the box.

What is the import duty on electronics in South Africa?

Duty rates in South Africa vary from 0% to 45%, with an average duty rate of 18.74%. Some goods are not subject to duty (e.g. laptops, electric guitars and other electronic products). VAT applies to most imports at 14% of the sum of FOB value, any duty and excise payable, and a 10% upliftment of the FOB value.

Customs duty and Tax when importing to South Africa

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