There is certain fixed amount of free luggage which is allowed to every person moving in and out of South Africa. This amount is fixed for every traveler. Beside the fixed amount there is cost to be paid for the extra luggage that you are carrying with you. This depends on weight and size of the luggage. The excess baggage shipping to South Africa has some rules according to which it will charge you for your stuff.
The allowed free allowance has to either 32 kg or less or 100 lbs or not more than that. If your package is more than that then you have to pay some extra sum according to the rules. Similarly the total weight allowed is 100 kg or 219 lbs. if your total stuff weight exceeds this then you have to pay extra duty on the luggage.
Excess baggage shipping to south Africa also decide about the hand baggage that you can carry along with you that you can keep on your seat or under the rack of your seat. This baggage varies from one bag to two bags depending on the class with which you are traveling. The size and the dimensions of the bag are also fixed
For hand baggage some regulations include- each single piece must not weigh more than 8 kg or 18lbs. the dimensions must be under 55cmx4cmx20cm.
Foldable garment bags are also allowed. Small items like cameras, jackets and small pushchairs are also allowed in this.
There are some special privileges for the handicapped or ill persons like allowance of any medical equipment like dialysis equipment and wheelchairs etc. but it is advisable if you contact each airline company separately for the terms and conditions for their services.
Also the cost of the excess baggage shipping to South Africa depends on the destination or the distance from the city you are going or going to. The extra cost depends on various other factors like the kind of stuff you are moving and the distance that you are traveling.
The excess baggage is charged differently for the economy class and the business class travelers. All these depend on the rules of the company. Normally the extra cost is charged at the rate of 1.5% of the direct rate of the cost.
Thus it is necessary that you make yourself aware of the charges that a company charges you for extra luggage that you are traveling while moving in or out of South Africa.
