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1 reviews | Active since Feb 2016

18 Feb 2016, 12:59

Ridiculous customs charges and customer service

I had recently bought a protein shake from the UK which costed R777.00 and was a bit anxious as this was my first parcel I have purchased overseas via courier.All was fine with the delivery until it was received in SA. I received an email stating that my parcel was stopped at customs and I would receive an invoice within 24 hours, after following up 48 hours later I eventually received an invoice from Michelle Queiroz.<br> The total amount on the invoice came to R770.64 ****erally almost the exact amount paid for my 1kg protein shake!) which instantly made me feel sick to my stomach - R180 + R25.20 VAT charged for a documentation fee? <br> I then sucked it up and made the payment as well as sent Michelle an email venting my concern about the charges on the invoice which resulted in a reply from Michelle stating \received payment thanks\". No explanation as to why these are the charges or anything, now if that doesn't get your blood boiling even more then I don't know!<br> I was really disappointed with the service I received from Dawn Wing and I am really not being unreasonable as I deal with sending and receiving big parcels from China on a daily basis which hardly ever get stopped at customs."

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Dawn Wing
Dawn Wing's reply18 Feb 2016, 15:26
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Hello Tiana.Batista26,

The goods have been declared in excess of ZAR500 which requires customs clearance to be done.
Unfortunately any item that arrives needs to be customs cleared through SARS if the value exceeds ZAR500
This item which was imported attracts 20% duty, 14% Vat and 10% Customs levy
We charge an agency fee for Dawn Wing clearing on your behalf and a documentation fee for the Customs paperwork

Due to the nature of the goods, it needs to be released from the Dept of Port Health before the shipment can be delivered

This shipment has not been stopped by Custom but requires a Port Health release.

We will also contact you personally to explain.

Kind Regards,
Dawn Wing