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# Shipping Samples: What South African SMEs Need to Know

Thinking of sending product samples overseas? 🌍 Great move! Whether you're wooing potential stockists or testing new markets, **TUNL’s got your back** on international sample shipments. 💪📦


### ✅ Can I Ship Samples with TUNL?

**Yes, you can!** 🎉

 TUNL supports shipping product samples that have **no commercial value** - perfect for:

* 🎁 Promotional items

* 🔬 Product testing

* 🧠 Market research

||| 📌 *But remember: even samples need paperwork...*

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### 🧾 Do I Still Need an Invoice for Samples?

**You sure do.** Every shipment, even samples, needs an invoice to clear customs. **Our system will generate this commercial invoice for you. **Here’s what you need to do:

* 💸 Use your **cost price** (not retail!)

* 🏷️ Clearly state that it’s a **sample with no commercial value**

||| 💡 *Why?* Customs authorities still require a declared value, even if the item isn’t for sale.

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### 📦 How to Package and Label Your Sample Shipment

To avoid customs delays or surprise charges, follow these tips:

✅ Write **“SAMPLE”** on:

* The product itself

* The outer packaging

* Every invoice 📄

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### 📝 Product Description Example

Instead of just saying: “T-shirt”

Say this instead: “Cotton T-shirt – Sample – No Commercial Value – Not for Resale”

||| 🎯 This tells customs exactly what they need to know.

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### 💰 Will I Still Pay Duties or Taxes?

Sometimes, yes.

 Even with a “sample” label, duties or taxes may still apply depending on the country it’s going to. 🛃

🔍 Always check **local import rules** or message the TUNL team for help.

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### 🧠 Summary Checklist

Before you send that sample, double-check:

✅ Invoice uses **cost price**
 ✅ Marked as **“Sample”** on product, box & invoice
 ✅ Product description is **clear & accurate**
 ✅ You’re aware **duties/taxes may apply** 💸

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### 🦸‍♀️ Have more questions? We're here to help!

If you run into any issues or have questions, reach out to our support team via Whatsapp [here](http://wa.link/gpiyz3) or on chat [here](https://tunl.to#crisp-open).

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