Free trade agreement between Thailand and China?

[simon43]

I think there is one, based on my receipt of goods sent from China over the past decade.  No import tax was levied by Thai customs.

 

Now (unfortunately), a supplier in China has sent me something by UPS (why oh why didn't they use China Post?!).  Of course, UPS is now holding said item for 'ransom', demanding payment of customs duties.

 

I used to have the link to the online database which indicated what import tax (if any) would be due on different kinds of items that are imported into Thailand from China. 

 

Does anyone know the link?  I want to double-check the tax situation for my item before I 'do battle' with UPS.

 

Thanks

[jippytum]

i'll have number six. Sweet and sour pork and a portion of chips. 

[Andycoops]

Hard luck, that's what you get dealing with chinese scum.

[AndreasHG]

You can read here the changes to the VAT regime enforced by the Thai customs: Thailand makes key interim changes for collection of VAT/excise tax on Low-Value Goods imports | EY - Global

 

In a nutshell:

"LVGs [i.e. low-value-goods] [...] are defined [...] as goods valued at not more than 1,500 Thai baht".

The "import of LVG into Thailand is specifically exempted from duty" and "from the 7% VAT".

However, from "5 July 2024 to 31 December 2024" "the import VAT exemption applies only to LVG valued not exceeding THB 1. For goods valued over THB 1 but not exceeding THB 1,500, import VAT shall be levied and collected by Thai Customs". These goods are still exempted from Import Duty.

My guess is that UPS is charging you the 7% VAT.

 

It is not yet clear what will happen after 31 december 2024 (TIT).

 

Edited 1 hour ago by AndreasHG