Importing a laptop from Amazon US

[leeroll]

Hi,
I'm interested in importing a laptop from Amazon US to me in Bangkok, the value is around 1700 USD. 

What can I expect to pay in duty etc as I have a trouble finding a clear answer on this. I believe it will be shipped with DHL.

Anyone whos done this that can share their story? I would not want to be hit with a 40% duty or something similar, would really appreciate any answers regarding this!

Thanks!!

[Crossy]

Computers are "supposed" to be zero rated for duty to Thailand but you'll still pay VAT on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) cost.

 

[dabhand]

Not quite matching your info but last year I needed a replacement laptop from my UK company. It was a refurbished HP and was sent by DHL.

 

The only charge was VAT of 7% of the stated value (plus, I believe, the shipping cost). No duty charged.

[impulse]

If its from Amazon, they'll typically have a shipping/ customs deposit fee that shows up if the vendor even ships to Thailand- and a lot of them don't.  You'll see it before you have to commit to the purchase (and I often cancel the purchase when the delivery cost is too high)

 

I've occasionally gotten a partial refund on the customs deposit fee, but I'd count on kissing it goodbye.

 

[mtls2005]

There have been many, many, many threads on this subject, and a search might yield even more data?

 

example:

 

computer dhl site:thaivisa.com

 

three recent-ish threads...

 

 

 

[guzzi850m2]

I just got a 700$ laptop from Amazon and paid 36$ shipping and 146$ in import taxes. Note this is estimated tax, when I bought a tablet from them last year I got app 100$ back a couple of month later.

 

If you put your wanted laptop in the Ama basket/check-out, you can see what you totally will be paying and then decide if you want the item or not.