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2 hours ago, Crossy said:

Amazingly, Thai customs are not daft. The "gift" label will likely make no odds whatever.

 

At 1,700 Baht EMS may well just buzz through.

So it's better off to just send it just as is? 

5 minutes ago, keeniau96 said:

EMS best for minimum hassle, low-value items usually just slide through.

Would the lens be considered low value? Link if you want to see http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/x510158614

I have ordered a (vintage) camera lens, worth 1700 baht, to be sent by EMS from Japan. I am currently at the stage of confirming the shipping method. I am allowed to change the item value (which I want to keep the same) and mark as a gift, which I hear makes it easier to pass through customs without taxes. Is this true, as the value of the item is over 1000baht, and will I still be charged? If so, how much do you estimate? What if I don't mark the item as a gift at all? Is there any estimate to the taxes in this case, or does it just depends? Thanks for replies and ideas.

9 minutes ago, luk AJ said:

Just pay your importtax as legally required!


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What? Where did I say I tried to not pay import tax? I just don't want a y hidden carrier fees or excessive fees.

2 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Higher likelihood of attracting Customs duty. The reputation of DHL and FedEx in that regard is much worse.

So EMS has a higher chance of getting taxes, or the DHL and FedEx? I'm a bit confused.

Why, specifically? Thanks.

Hello. I am new here, and hope I posted in the right forum. I have ordered a camera lens worth 1700 baht from Japan, and have the option to choose shipping methods, EMS, DHL, or FEDEX, ending in 2 days before having my order cancelled. EMS is most expensive (700 baht), but said to be the safest and tax-free method. DHL and Fedex ( economy) are cheaper by 300 baht, but on pantip, (read using google translate) there seem to be a lot of people who have gotten nasty surprises, and faced taxes up to the value of the item ! Others swear by the two and say EMS is slow and unreliable. I have no idea what to pick, and DEFINITELY do not want any taxes out of import charges. What should  I pick? Opinions and ideas will needed quickly. Thanks.