Regulatory changes mean small e-commerce parcels will be taxed at higher rate

TFG Group and other retailers worked with Sars and customs to ensure all market participants were ‘operating on a level playing field’

09 June 2024 - 00:00 By THABISO MOCHIKO

Clothing items bought from international e-commerce retailers and packaged in small quantities will from next month be taxed at the same rate as large quantities when the government imposes measures to level the playing field for local retailers. ..

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