hermit Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 I want to have a very expensive new bicycle sent to me. How can I find out what the customs fees could be? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamb Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I asked a similar question a couple of months ago here At the time, I was debating whether to bring my old bike as part of our personal effects but there may be useful information for you in the replies. In the end, I put the bike in the personal effects and it cleared customs without any problems last week. However, the paperwork from our movers said that it would be taxed at 49.8% of the CIF value (hence my initial reluctance to bring it!) I guess the worst-case scenario for you is 49.8% of whatever the Thai Customs thinks it's worth. If it's new, you could probably use the original receipt to question their valuation if their valuation is much more than the actual value. Some of the people who replied to my original question can probably help you more - they seemed quite knowledgable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsukhumvit Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I had a friend bring mine over as part of luggage and there were no questions or issues whatsoever, no taxes, frowns or questions. If you can bring it in that way, its a safe bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermit Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 thanks for your replies !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbkudu Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 I had a friend bring mine over as part of luggage and there were no questions or issues whatsoever, no taxes, frowns or questions. If you can bring it in that way, its a safe bet. This is the best way. I've done it many times. Just bring it in as checked baggage. You may have to pay a fee to the airline; some charge some don't. If they charge, it will be around US$50.00. You can go to www.imba.com and find out which airlines don't charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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