Any idea about the Import Duty for a LifePo4 battery?

[MJCM]

If it's in the wrong section please move, but does anyone have any idea what the Import Duty for a Solar Battery (LifePo4) would be from China?

 

TiA

[Crossy]

If it's coming from China on HS code 8507.60.0000 then expect 10% duty plus 7%VAT on the CIF value plus a "handling fee".

 

[MJCM]

Thx @Crossy

 

And this excludes Shipping as well and as Batteries are Heavy that will be a lot as well!

 

Oke back to search on Lazada it is then ????

 

 

Edited August 13, 2022 by MJCM

[Crossy]

The CIF is Cost, Insurance, Freight. You pay duty on everything, then VAT on the total ???? 

 

It's like this globally so not just a Thai "issue", many don't understand where the "excessive" duty and tax comes from.

 

At least when buying from a local seller that's all handled before you see the price.

 

[MJCM]

22 minutes ago, Crossy said:

The CIF is Cost, Insurance, Freight. You pay duty on everything, then VAT on the total ???? 

 

It's like this globally so not just a Thai "issue", many don't understand where the "excessive" duty and tax comes from.

 

At least when buying from a local seller that's all handled before you see the price.

 

Thx

 

What then about the import duty on Inverters? Same Same?

[Crossy]

1 minute ago, MJCM said:

What then about the import duty on Inverters? Same Same?

 

Inverters are, I understand, zero duty, so just the VAT and handling charge.

 

A handy-dandy duty calculator is here https://www.simplyduty.com/#calc

 

[blackcab]

The only thing I would add is that according to the Integrated Tariff Database an import permit is required from the Department of Industrial Works.

 

That's probably less of a problem for small items and more of a problem for whole pallets.

[Bandersnatch]

I contacted nRuit in China about their 9kWh LFP batteries they quoted me 57k ex factory- I would have to arrange shipping from the factory in China and Thai import duties 

 

 

A Thai YouTuber I know quoted me ฿68,000 to Bangkok and another ฿1,500 to Surin.

 

https://www.facebook.com/CaptDIY/

 

Edited August 14, 2022 by Bandersnatch