carlyai Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 I bought from a supplier on Alibaba. The fees charged for transportation and taxation seem excessive, when with the correct paperwork items from China should be tax free (except for VAT I think). Also FedEx transportation rates seem expensive. I tried to buy the unit from the supplier before trying Alibaba but they would only deal with a Wholesaler. When buying from Alibaba, do you just 'suck it up' or can you complete paperwork for tax free status and can you stipulate another carrier? When buying things on Lazada, that come from China the tax and transportation cost seem a lot less. I know when I was buying garage doors from China, I could get them tax exempt with the required forms, so why not Alibaba? I don't know the answer, that's why I'm asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 I can't answer your question, but can only suggest maybe looking on AlieExpress for the same item. See if it is cheaper there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Chat/talk with the "shop". Tell them what you want. In my experience many of them try their best to do what you like (within reasonable limits). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 3 hours ago, carlyai said: with the correct paperwork 3 hours ago, carlyai said: with the required forms This is your problem I believe. If the volume is small the cost of the paperwork may not be worth it to the vendor. If this will be repeat business , how about an import agent like Ionic? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 Enclosed my reciept. For freight and tax, is this what everyone pays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Is there anything behind "Tax Details"? Pretty well everything will attract 7% VAT on CIF + duty (if any is charged). You can check the duty rates here https://www.simplyduty.com/ not everything from China is zero duty. You could ask the seller if they can do "Thailand Special Line", it's slower but is duty (and VAT) paid, it lumps many shipments together for a bulk clearance and it usually works out cheaper than paying individually. Not all sellers know about it or will use it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pogust Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Items small enough is best sent with China Post. It can take some time but much cheaper than Fedex or similar service. If small enough parcel it can slip through without any tax. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Maybe the "tax' includes the duty? 11.5% duty 7% VAT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 20% duty sound about right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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