Hi all, i`im going to buy photo lense from B&H online shop. Total amount is $700 + $39 delivery. Will i have to pay any fees upon receiving this package from B&H here in Bangkok?

 

According to https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/ camera lenses (HS Code 9021.39.0000) are duty exempt so you just have to pay 7% VAT on the total cost (including shipping). About $53.

 

 

 

Thank you for clarification! ????

 

The last thing I bought from B&H this month was shipped by DHL.  They usually collect the duties and vat as part of the shipping cost.  

Oh! So does that mean i won`t be charged here in BKK at all (having paid DHL Express delivery charge only)?

2 hours ago, awol666 said:

Oh! So does that mean i won`t be charged here in BKK at all (having paid DHL Express delivery charge only)?

Difficult to say... they not always follow the rules

 

Could you let us know when you get the delivery? I would be interested in latest experience

Sure i will if i purchase this kit. Currently i`m trying to figurre out if i might get away  with Lazada or just local stores, dealing with cameras and lenses etc.

But what i know for sure is that back in 2014(!) i purchased some $100 (or so) gadget, andd it was delivered by Fedex from the US.  And i had to pay tax here in BKK.

The application of duty can be largely arbitrary.

 

Even if the HS code of the said lens is supposed to be exempt from duty,

doesn't mean the customs officer will comply with it!

That said, DHL is a customs magnet - if using the regular mail service is not an option (USPS), forget about it.