We don’t mean to be a party pooper, but there are just some items that you cannot ship from China to South Africa when consolidating with Airpool. To make sure that you don’t run into any trouble, read through our guide on contraband items.
Hey – we don’t mean to ruin any fun! But, the truth is, there are categories of goods that we cannot (by law) ship from China into South Africa. This is for the safety of all parties involved.
If you’re using Airpool for the first time or if you’re considering a new import, this guide will show you precisely which goods you can and cannot ship into South Africa using our services. Nobody wants their shipment seized at customs, right? Let’s work together to prevent that from happening!
First, let’s answer the question:
We’re so glad you asked. According to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), dangerous goods are defined as “articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment.”
If the goods in question can harm people, buildings, or the environmental health of an ecosystem, then you need to exercise extreme caution before attempting to ship them from China to South Africa.
We’ve loosely organised the list of contraband items under their own headings, but you can always read a comprehensive list of banned items on our website.
Counterfeit goods
Goods requiring special licensing
Any items that be prohibited or restricted by law
Money
Cash on delivery shipments
Batteries
Anything containing batteries
Pornography
Hazardous waste
Accessible and inaccessible hazardous goods
Any goods deemed dangerous by the ICAO
Explosives
Firearms
Plants and seeds
Dead or live animals
Human corpses or body parts
Alcohol
To stay compliant with the law of the land, we strongly encourage you to keep to these guidelines. However, if you would like to ship these items, visit www.solufreight.com
If you’re looking to ship goods that fall outside of the description above, we are more than prepared to help you! Let’s get your shipment off the ground by registering you with Airpool.
SARS Prohibited Goods
https://www.sars.gov.za/customs-and-excise/travellers/arrival-in-sa/
Narcotic and habit-forming drugs in any form
Fully automatic, military, and unnumbered weapons
Explosives and fireworks
Poison/toxic substances
Cigarettes with more than 2kg per 1000
Goods to which a trade description or trademark is applied in contravention of any Act (for example, counterfeit goods)
Unlawful reproductions of any works subject to copyright
Penitentiary or prison-made goods
How to ship from different suppliers in China [UPDATED 2022]
Landed cost is the sum of all expenses associated with importing your goods from China to South Africa. This includes the cost of the goods paid to your supplier, the shipping costs, clearance costs and the import taxes & duties.
It is represented on a per unit cost and helps you with:
Note: This is not what you are paying to Airpool but rather what you are paying to all the suppliers and relevant parties: Airpool, the Manufacturer of the goods and the Import Taxes (VAT & Duties)
