Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Bob Yes, it would be the logical thing to do, and I have got second-hand M equipment that way. The big problem though is that if you import it personally, it is taxed for import duty on the retail value in dollars (16-20% tax) and that new total is then taxed for Value Added Tax at 14% more! The courier charge to South Africa adds another +/- $150 onto the price. So, conservatively if the item costs $1000 in the US, the first tax takes it to around $1160, the second tax takes it to around $1322. Add the courier and it's $1472 !! Thanks for your interest Harold >Harold, > >Pardon my ignorance, but wouldn't it be a good idea to order your Leica >equipment from the US? > >Bob >