Used iPhone supplier for South Africa

Use this page to prepare questions and shipment records for your importer. It is informational guidance, not an assurance that a proposed lot will be admitted.

Import checks

Verify commercial used-phone eligibility before shipment

Bodies involved

ITAC, ICASA and South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Models to compare

iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15

Editorial links for comparison; this is not a market-sales ranking.

Invoice and payment

Ask for the invoice currency, the receiving bank details and who bears intermediary-bank charges before you transfer; all three are confirmed in writing on the proforma invoice.

Version, SIM and lock notes

Match each mobile-phone model to the applicable ICASA type-approval record and state every IMEI on the lot list.

Import rules in brief

ITAC states that all used or second-hand goods require an import permit. Mobile phones are RF equipment covered by ICASA type approval. SARS requires importers to declare goods and present required permits during customs clearance.

These are approval requirements, not a promise that ITAC will issue a permit for a proposed lot. Obtain the shipment-specific permit and confirm the model approvals before dispatch.

Permit-to-lot checks

Ensure the ITAC permit describes the actual used goods, quantity and shipment.
Match exact models and variants to the relevant ICASA approval evidence.
Review the per-unit IMEI, network-lock state and SIM configuration before approving the lot.

Payment and shipment planning

BiteLot accepts bank transfer only. The ordering guide covers the deposit and balance stages. Request a dated quote showing current availability, invoice currency and bank fees, then provide the destination city and permit instructions for a route quote.

Buyer review

Compare the grading standard, model-code guide and inspection process. Import compliance remains the buyer’s responsibility under the terms.

Rules and agency procedures can change. Confirm the current process with the named authorities and a qualified importer or customs broker in South Africa before ordering. Carrier activation at the destination and door-to-door transit time are outside BiteLot's control: confirm both with your destination carrier and your freight forwarder. Importing remains the buyer's responsibility under the terms.