Courier Imports

Scott's Shipping Services helps South Africans buy from international retailers with one clear, all-inclusive import estimate covering the item cost, international courier fees, customs duties, VAT, SARS clearance and door-to-door delivery.

Quote Options

Auto-Quote: Coming soon. Automated quote generation for faster pricing and checkout.

Quick Estimate: Use the calculator below to enter your product cost, origin delivery fee, local taxes, category and package weight to calculate an immediate estimate. This can then be submitted for review and approval.

Quote Request: Submit a product link and description and we will gather the required information to prepare a confirmed manual quote.

Before You Start

This service is for courier-sized parcels under 30kg and under 1 metre on the longest side. Larger, heavier or bulkier items should be quoted through our Cargo & Freight service.

Some products are restricted or cannot be shipped by air courier due to customs, airline or hazardous goods regulations. Please check our hazardous and restricted items list before submitting your estimate or quote request.

Quote Options

What your estimate covers

  • Item purchase price from the retailer
  • International courier fees
  • Customs duties & VAT
  • SARS clearance costs
  • Door-to-door delivery in South Africa

No signup. No commitment.

For best accuracy

  • Use the actual item price, not a rounded figure
  • Select the correct currency for the retailer
  • Weight and dimensions affect the courier fee
  • Estimates are indicative — your final quote may vary

What happens next

  • We review your request within a few hours
  • We confirm item availability and landed cost
  • You receive a full all-in quote by email
  • No obligation — approve to proceed

What helps us quote faster

Note: 3rd party shipping is not offered — personal or already purchased items cannot be moved via our services.

  • A direct link/URL to the exact product — we cannot quote off screenshots, product descriptions, homepages, category listings or carts
  • Check if the product is on the restricted list
  • Check the product falls within our courier limits (max 1m / 30kg) — use our Cargo & Freight services for larger items
  • Check common reasons we are unable to assist

AI-powered quoting

Our AI Quote tool will deliver a full landed cost estimate instantly — no form, no waiting, no back-and-forth.

Currently in development.

In the meantime

Use Quick Estimate for instant self-service pricing, or submit a Full Quote Request and we will get back to you within 1–4 hours.

    Currency*



    Purchase Cost*


    Delivery Fee in Origin Country

    Local Taxes in Origin Country

    Enter 0 if unknown or not applicable. If not accounted for, the final amount may differ from this estimate. A confirmed all-in cost will be provided before any payment is required.


    Item Category*


    Approximate Package Weight*



    Please complete all fields as accurately as possible. Incorrectly entered values may result in a significant variance from the final price. All estimates are indicative and subject to manual review prior to confirmation.



    Estimated All-In Cost (Purchase / Courier / Duties / VAT):



    This is an automated estimate. Would you like us to provide a confirmed quotation?





    Quote Request

    Email Address*



    Full Name*



    Item Details

    Item Description*



    Product URL/s*



    Additional Notes



    A copy of your submission will be sent to the email address provided.




      Email Address*



      Full Name*



      Item Description*



      Product URL/s*



      Additional Notes



      A copy of your submission will be sent to the email address provided.

      AI Quote is coming soon

      Use Quick Estimate for instant self-service pricing, or submit a Full Quote Request and we will get back to you within 1–4 hours.

      Important Terms and Conditions

      • Quick Estimates are indicative and subject to manual review and final confirmation.
      • Auto-Quote is experimental and may calculate incorrectly. If the final amount differs, we will confirm with you before purchase. You may decline, and a full refund will apply.
      • Quotes are valid for 48 hours due to exchange rate fluctuations.
      • Retailers may add shipping fees, taxes, or handling charges at checkout, which can affect the final total.
      • Items from different suppliers or dispatch locations are quoted and shipped separately. Parcel consolidation is not available.
      • Scott’s Shipping Services provides a full purchase-to-delivery service only. Third-party shipping, customs clearing, or pre-purchased goods are not accepted.
      • Delivery typically takes 10–21 days from order confirmation, but may vary due to supplier, courier, or customs delays.
      • Final all-inclusive quotes are confirmed before any payment is required.

       

      Client Testimonials

      Recently ordered a watch through Amazon and made use of Scott’s services. Quick,easy, reliable and well priced. What a pleasant experience.I will definitely be ordering through Scott again.

      Wesley Holm

      +1 Epic stuff from SSS.

      Jason Lincott

      It was a lengthy process with a few hick-ups, out of the control of Scott’s Shipping Services….but it was well worth the wait. My shipment was delivered in excellent condition & as promised. I would really recommend the services of this company…..friendly & swift replies to all my emails & super communication. Couldn’t have done it without them. WELL DONE SSS! I will surely make use of your services again.

      Christo Waldeck

      Thanks SSS, Received my item yesterday,Amazing service

      Cobus Matthee

      Great service, item was from Massdrop who don’t deliver to South Africa. Highly recommended

      Michael Pentz

      Quick response

      Ettiene Hoffman

      Excellent service , straight forward time and time again SSS has delivered. I would highly recommend.

      Morne Jordaan

      Tnx for the great service, package arrived a few minutes ago.

      I placed the order on the 12th of Jan , thought it would take at least three weeks.

      But here we are just 11 days later and I have received my parcel.

      Great communication, pleasure to deal with… excellent service all round!

      Highly recommended!!!

      Sarfaraaz Munshi

      I just want to say thank you to Scott’s Shipping Services for their excellent service. I’m super happy with the rates, communication and delivery time, and will definitely use them again.

      Johan Moelich

      I just want to thank Scott’s Shipping Services. I just received the package and am blown away by both the great customer service and the speed at which I got it. Literally 1 week.

      Brilliant service!!! Mine was delivered in 8 days! Just wow!!!

      Matthew Thomas

      Great service. Product delivered quicker than expected.

      Product failed after 2 months, still under warranty. Sent photos and SSS arranged a replacement and had it sent through at only shipping costs.

      Happy with service. Good communication. Recommended.

      GDB

      Hi SSS

      Thank you for my Mini DSP that you kindly imported for myself

      Much appreciated

      Chris Oliver

      I made use of Scotts to get a motor for my Vorwerk vacuum cleaner. Although Amazon.de do ship to SA, they dropped me, but I did get a refund. Scott got it for me for half the price of what Vorwerk SA sells them for. Great service with regular updates. I can highly recommend him. Remember, you might pay more for shipping with him, but it is guaranteed. No SAPO or crap like that. You will get what you are looking for.

      Martin

      I have ordered a few times over the years.
      Scott’s Shipping are professionals. Everything including taxes etc are included in the quote.
      Delivery to your home or office.
      Definitely takes any worries you have from ordering overseas, away.

      Sandrine Lenci

      I’m very happy with the service they provided me I received my order in perfect condition and customers support was very helpful I was able to change shipping as soon as I received the email that they had got my shipment . And they keep there word about not hidden fee . I will definitely be using them again

      Ryan Taylor

      Ordered some stuff through SSS.What a pleasure, great to deal with good feedback throughout the process. My parcel arrived this morning, i will definetly be doing more business with you, now all those items ive always wanted on Ebay are easy to get

      Ron W

      Thanks very much for the great service, especially after you mentioned the small quoting mishap and you took it upon yourself to complete the deal regardless.

      You offer a great service and I will happily deal with you again !!

      Richard S

      Thanks again Scott’s Shippiong Services and as always, great service Never thought I’d start getting imported items but you make it sooooo easy.

      Karl Meister

      A quick shout out to Scott’s Shipping Services. I ordered a usb converter from Amazon through SSS. Deal went smooth as butter and comms were great. Thanks for the awesome service !

      Mark Davies

      Excellent service, would not hesitate making use of you again. Shipping rates are pretty decent as well.

      Gerhard van Aswegen

      Can definitely recommend Scott’s Shipping Services. Professional service and kept me updated through the whole process. Thanks to them I now have a set of awesome hiking bags not available anywhere in SA

      Ruan Bekker

      Just a shout out here that my experience with Scott’s Shipping Service was exceptional. Thank you, kind Sir, for the prompt service. I also found the shipping rates to be more than fair. Happy customer, highly recommended!

      Leon van der Merwe

      I received my Mi Box today ordered using Scott’s service. The process was painless and hassle-free. I’ll definitely be recommending him to people

      Ilden Webber

      Very simple, excellent service. The only negative I can say is they don’t answer the phone, but are generally quick to reply by email. But overall a very good experience

      Alex Bell

      Package via Scott’s Shipping Services just arrived this morning. Took a bit long due to chinese new year, but I was kept updated the whole way and never had to guess where it was. Absolutely great service, 5 stars, and thanks again!

      Shaun Booysen

      Placed an order on the 24 Feb , order received on the 9 March. Thanks Scotts for such an awesome service, all items were correctly supplied and in working order.

      Abdul Madatt

      I have now placed my second order with Scott’s Shipping Services, great service!

      I did mention elsewhere that I received the valves that SSS imported from the USA for me but perhaps should mention it here as well. The valves arrived safely and within two weeks of ordering them. My thanks, Mr. Rapid Delivery!

      Eric S

      Excellent service from Scott’s Shipping Services. No hassles and super quick. My go to for imports from now on.

      Great service and kept aware every stage of the way.  Five stars.

      Ryan Minnie

      Great service !

      Cameron

      Excellent service! Step by step communication. I will definitely use Scott’s Shipping Services again. They exceeded my expectations. Well done.

      Christo Koekemoer

      I have used Scott’s Shipping Services to bring equipment from Eastern Europe and the USA.  In both cases, the service was great, as swift as importing can be and they kept me up to date every step of the way.  A great service to deal with.

      Another package arrived safe and sound this morning, admittedly, the contents are a piece of Schiit but it will be fun……thanks

      Thanks again SSS. Always a brilliant service!!

      Jonny P

      Yup, I placed an order with Scott’s Shipping Services too, also very happy with the responsive service and fair pricing! Keep up the good work.

      Leon Schnell

      I just wanted to give a big thanks to Scott’s Shipping Services. I ordered some car parts via SSS from the USA. Great feedback every step of the way and will definitely make use of SSS for any future imports!

      Clinton Leask

      Thanks Scott, just received my UK goods. I can highly recommend SS, always very quick to reply to any enquiries and delivery on time as promised.

      Finally got my belated birthday gift from myself to myself.

      Sent a request late last night and got a reply in literally less than 5 minutes with a price on a Braun Shaver which Amazon won’t ship to SA.

      I asked him for a couple of other prices as well and each time he replied in no time.

      I placed a order for the Braun Shaver with him and made payment earlier today, so far I have received excellent service, thank you!

      Nickus de Vos

      Absolutely stoked with the service received by SSS. Scott and Co helped me ship a 300KG vending machine over from China and they handled everything, and last friday I received the machine after much anticipation. Would definitely trust them to handle my next shipment and recommend their service to anyone who needs a reliable shipping company!

      Jarryd

      Swift, amazing service, this was just a pilot to test the process and it works amazingly well. you have gained a customer.

      I H

      Employed SSS a bunch of times now. Great service they offer with great communication! I can recommend their service to everyone with confidence.

      André Stols

      I used Scott’s Shipping a while back to get something off Amazon US into SA. Was a painfree and stressfree experience.

      Can definitely recommend using him if you want to get something into the country.

      Warren Groenewald

      Excellent service from Stott’s Shipping Service, sourcing an unusual piece of photographic equipment from Finland.

      David Benn

      I feel I must openly thank SSS for the service he apparently provided to someone I know.

      This person wanted to buy a phone for someone else and I directed him to Scott’s Shipping Services but explained to him that the guy is on holiday in the UK.

      Scott apparently answered the guy so quickly and professionally, even whilst on holiday which is very impressive.

      Scott, thanks very much for sorting the guy out with the phone, really appreciate it and apologies for him bothering you while you were on holiday.

      Clive Thomas

      Ordered 2 items off Amazon.com (US) on the evening of the 2nd of March – contacted Scott’s Shipping Services, sent me a quote within half an hour, and had my items delivered to my door this morning.

      Great service… will definitely be using you again!

      Robert Martin

      Quick response to get a quote, order was placed and delivered in 18 days from USA to Durban. I ordered a security camera system from Lorex and was delivered in good working condition. No hassles!

      Vivian Naidoo

      Excellent service from start to finish. I ordered an obscure remote control unit which I could get nowhere but in the US – Scotts handled everything and kept in touch every step of the way – all I had to do was sit back and wait . Delivery time was quicker than expected too. Will definitely use Scotts again!

      Peter Martin

      GREAT SERVICE!!!! This is the company to work with if you want to import something hassle free, they deliver as promised- very fast to your door, excellent communication, and no hidden costs! FANTASTIC will use them again in the future.

      Adele Jonker

      Items received from Amazon UK via Scott’s shipping, as promised. I gladly recommend using his services!

      Clement

      I sent Scotts Shipping a link (alibaba) to the item that I want. They send me a all inclusive quote to deliver to my door. Paid. Received my item (watch movement) in perfect order. No customs hassles and all that. Very happy.

      Gerhard Louw

      Scotts Shipping is brilliant. Quick response to quotes and very helpful with queries. Delivery was super fast. Thank you.

      Ed Robinson

      Great way to get items from ebay delivered to your door in South Africa in around two weeks. All courier and customs duties are included so there are no unexpected surprises. I will definitely use them again.

      Dylan Evans

      Great service from this shipping company. My item was stuck in customs for weeks but no fault of theirs. They have always responded to my mails and provided updates. Will definitely use them again.

      Eric Swart

      Fantastic service. Order arrived within 12 days from London into my hands. Constantly updates and good communication, very impressed.

      Taskeen Mather

      Received my mac book pro internal cable from the states that i ordered, and it arrived in no time and in perfect condition will definitely be doing more business like this!!.

      Nicholas De Nuzzo

      Had a local delivery using Scott’s service …. really efficient and no-nonsense. Great stuff.

      Deon Kallis

      My first order also went very smoothly. Scott kept me updated with every move…

      Kagiso Tjeane

      Package received, keep up the good work!

      The communication from his side is on the ball, never wondered where my goods were.

      Andre Stols

      Thank you SSS for a fantastic service. Ten days from the quotation to the parcel in my hands. The goods arrived from America in perfect condition, and I was updated regarding its status all the time. I will definitely keep you number close by.

      Patrick Schutte

      Hey, just wanted to say a big thanks to Scott’s shipping services for delivering my NT-N8 media player to my door, way earlier than expected. Very efficient, trouble-free and cost-effective service. Will definitely recommend. Thanks.!

      Naasih Fakier

      Quick, friendly and professional service. I’ve made use of SSS a few times now and have never had anything but a great experience.

      Carel Fourie

      Used SSS for a delivery to Durban.

      Great service and package delivered in half the time he stated.

      Well done sir!

      Ivo peres