If I purchase my goods online, are duties and taxes applicable?

If duties and taxes are applicable at the time of import, they will be charged regardless of how the goods were purchased.

When buying online, you need to be aware of the sale terms and conditions of the seller, and that the prices advertised on websites often do not include duty or tax. This can make products appear cheaper when compared to the country prices, so be aware and watch out for any freight, duties, taxes and other added charges at the time of import on top of the item price.