Thanks for that info, Digitalbanana. My impression from various online reports was that using a package courier service like FedEx, UPS or DHL routinely involves a stop at Thai Customs for a hefty duty, and usually an additional 7% VAT upon delivery, but that packages mailed (e.g. USPS from USA) would usually elude Thai Customs notice, and that it is hit or miss whether Thai Post collects a 7% VAT.
You said "7% import duty," but I suspect that is 7% VAT?
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Online Tech Stores Who Ship To Thailand?
Started by PoodMaiDai, 2012-02-05 02:25
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Digitalbanana
Super Member Posted 2012-02-09 20:32:43
Thanks for that info, Digitalbanana. My impression from various online reports was that using a package courier service like FedEx, UPS or DHL routinely involves a stop at Thai Customs for a hefty duty, and usually an additional 7% VAT upon delivery, but that packages mailed (e.g. USPS from USA) would usually elude Thai Customs notice, and that it is hit or miss whether Thai Post collects a 7% VAT. You said "7% import duty," but I suspect that is 7% VAT? Yes, sorry you are correct. Just checked my receipts from Fedex, They say import duty 0%, customs VAT 7%, I've used them many times, same each time. #28
nikster
Gold Member Posted 2012-02-09 22:55:55
Thanks for that info, Digitalbanana. My impression from various online reports was that using a package courier service like FedEx, UPS or DHL routinely involves a stop at Thai Customs for a hefty duty, and usually an additional 7% VAT upon delivery, but that packages mailed (e.g. USPS from USA) would usually elude Thai Customs notice, and that it is hit or miss whether Thai Post collects a 7% VAT. You said "7% import duty," but I suspect that is 7% VAT? Yes, sorry you are correct. Just checked my receipts from Fedex, They say import duty 0%, customs VAT 7%, I've used them many times, same each time. Thanks for verifying that. True that you have to add 7% VAT but that's no different from the USA (if shipping from the US) - they always list prices exclusive of VAT. The VAT will be added on top of shipping costs as well - on the other hand, you can declare a lower value and nobody's the wiser. Last I checked services like Shipito were pretty expensive though - maybe it's changed? I bought direct from macsales - they'll ship USPS so there's a chance it will evade customs. I didn't pay anything for the RAM. I am sure there are others that ship to Thailand too. Macsales has great service but the website is a mess. I also had a friend send me an iPad 2 when you couldn't get them here yet. Used FedEx. He wrote WARRANTY RETURN in big fat black letters on the package, and put an RMA number on it too - it worked, no duties! 
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wpcoe
Platinum Member Posted 2012-02-10 03:54:44
Yes, sorry you are correct. Just checked my receipts from Fedex, They say import duty 0%, customs VAT 7%, I've used them many times, same each time. Wow, thanks! That is great news. #30
wpcoe
Platinum Member Posted 2012-02-10 04:00:24
Last I checked services like Shipito were pretty expensive though - maybe it's changed? From their web site, it looks like their basic charge for a single shipment is $8.50 now. For higher-priced, small items like electronics, the final total price with that charge + 7% VAT could easily be cheaper than local price in Thailand. #31
wpcoe
Platinum Member Posted 2012-02-10 08:33:31
I forgot to factor in the actual shipper's costs on top of the $8.50. Doh. (And, maybe even the seller's shipping costs to Shipito, but usually there is a free, slow delivery option.)
Shopping for SSDs, as I am, I used a weight of 2lbs, and dim's of 6" x 5" x 2" and FedEx Intl Economy to Thailand is $38.25 + another $5 for insurance. Comparing NewEgg & Amazon to InvadeIT's local price, InvadeIT comes out about the same -- and often a little cheaper -- for the SSDs I priced. However, some of the higher-end SSDs, which are too expensive for my tastes, have savings if shipped from the US. |
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