Importing A 1 Year Old Car

[raro]

not even as a kit car?

how about import it into a neiboring country assemple and bring in to bkk?

So long as you drive it across the border there are no problems for a temporary import.

Cheers

....apart from the paperwork and the cash deposit or bank guarantee for the customs. Don't expect the cash deposit to be refunded on the spot when you re-export...it takes some time to process....

[Evo1]

maybe i could just import a evo 3 from japan froma n auction.

i think it would be the cheapest and best bang for the buck

or if i'm lucky a evo 5 ot 6......

they are pretty cheap there now.

[percy2]

not even as a kit car?

how about import it into a neiboring country assemple and bring in to bkk?

So long as you drive it across the border there are no problems for a temporary import.

Cheers

....apart from the paperwork and the cash deposit or bank guarantee for the customs. Don't expect the cash deposit to be refunded on the spot when you re-export...it takes some time to process....

Not quite correct.

You can be the guarantee.

Clearance Procedures for a Temporary Import of Personal Vehicles

[1]

An importer/agent submits the Declaration Form and all supporting documents to the Customs office/house at the port of entry. It is also required that all fittings and accessories of the vehicle as well as passengers and accompanying luggage are declared to Customs at the time of entry.

[2]

Customs verifies the Declaration Form and all supporting documents, allocates the Declaration number, and then set up a cash deposit or bank guarantee covering the full amount of liable taxes and duties.

[3]

The importer/agent places the cash deposit or bank guarantee at a Cashier Office.

Deposit of Guarantee

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An importer is allowed to deposit a guarantee in a form of either cash deposit or a bank guarantee. However, for a temporary import of motorcycles via the Bangkok Customs Office and the Suvanabhumi International Airport Cargo Clearance Customs Office, the importer is allowed to offer himself as a guarantee.

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In case where the importer is unable to deposit a guarantee either in a form of a cash deposit or a bank guarantee, he/she may request the embassy to issue a letter to Customs for granting approval of the importer’s self-guarantee.

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The amount of a cash deposit and a guarantee calculated by Customs is determined on the basis of all liable taxes and duties to be paid to Customs.

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The importer/agent presents evidence of deposited guarantee to Customs.

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Customs inspects the vehicle and personal goods, then, returns one copy of the Simplified Goods Declaration to the importer/agent. Please note that the importer is required to retain the copy of the Simplified Goods Declaration and returns it to Customs upon exportation.

Cheers

[LivinLOS]

not even as a kit car?

how about import it into a neiboring country assemple and bring in to bkk?

So long as you drive it across the border there are no problems for a temporary import.

Cheers

Still have leave the bond on taxation (huge money) if its a non ASEAN car.

[LivinLOS]

do they allow importation of used cars from Japan or from U.S.?

Country of origin is not importatnt.

Cheers

Its VERY important.. You cant simply temporary import any car you want without paying them a multi million baht bond.. ASEAN (or local countries) cars like Sing or Malay regged ones have a special agreement.. But you cant just drive a UK car in and visa run it like you can with motorbikes.

[LivinLOS]

not even as a kit car?

how about import it into a neiboring country assemple and bring in to bkk?

So long as you drive it across the border there are no problems for a temporary import.

Cheers

....apart from the paperwork and the cash deposit or bank guarantee for the customs. Don't expect the cash deposit to be refunded on the spot when you re-export...it takes some time to process....

Not quite correct.

You can be the guarantee.

Clearance Procedures for a Temporary Import of Personal Vehicles

[1]

An importer/agent submits the Declaration Form and all supporting documents to the Customs office/house at the port of entry. It is also required that all fittings and accessories of the vehicle as well as passengers and accompanying luggage are declared to Customs at the time of entry.

[2]

Customs verifies the Declaration Form and all supporting documents, allocates the Declaration number, and then set up a cash deposit or bank guarantee covering the full amount of liable taxes and duties.

[3]

The importer/agent places the cash deposit or bank guarantee at a Cashier Office.

Deposit of Guarantee

•

An importer is allowed to deposit a guarantee in a form of either cash deposit or a bank guarantee. However, for a temporary import of motorcycles via the Bangkok Customs Office and the Suvanabhumi International Airport Cargo Clearance Customs Office, the importer is allowed to offer himself as a guarantee.

•

In case where the importer is unable to deposit a guarantee either in a form of a cash deposit or a bank guarantee, he/she may request the embassy to issue a letter to Customs for granting approval of the importer’s self-guarantee.

•

The amount of a cash deposit and a guarantee calculated by Customs is determined on the basis of all liable taxes and duties to be paid to Customs.

•

The importer/agent presents evidence of deposited guarantee to Customs.

•

Customs inspects the vehicle and personal goods, then, returns one copy of the Simplified Goods Declaration to the importer/agent. Please note that the importer is required to retain the copy of the Simplified Goods Declaration and returns it to Customs upon exportation.

Cheers

I know a few who have tried.. And all failed.. Bonds needed..

Theres a nice new range rover here on UK plates that paid some grease to come through Cambo border.. He tried Malay frist but no way without a massive bond.

[Evo1]

how about bringing in cheap crashed or damaged cars and repairing them in bkk?

i can get some crashed or damaged cars for cheap.

it states that there is a discount on the age of the car and also on the condition.

[LivinLOS]

Cars can be imported as parts or spares of course.. then you just pay the parts or spares price.., But as you cant get a Thai number plate and registration issued to 'parts' or 'spares' how are you going to drive your newly assembled creation.

[tokachinter]

sorry, it popped up now.

are there any ralles or major motorsports going on in or around bkk?

Yep! Rd1 of Thai Rally Ch'ship is on 22/23 March - no venue listed, but usually in Chonburi district.

Website is http://www.thailandrally.com/rally/thailan...ally/index.html

Also, Rd1 of Thai F2 Rally Ch'ship is on 29/30 March in Chiang Mai - most rounds are held in northern region.

F2 is for FWD, 2-litre non-turbo cars, so no Evo/WRX's allowed!

Website is http://www.thailandf2rally.com/

Re: temporary import of personal car into Thailand, the best way is by using an ATA Carnet. It's valid for 12 months and obtainable from the Chamber of Commerce in your home country where you may have to lodge a bond. No bond is required by Thai customs, though you'll have to take it for a 'visa run' before six months expires. Of course, you will also have to buy Thai compulsory insurance for it if you intend to drive on public roads, here.

I just noticed that the link to ATA carnet info on the Thai Customs website is broken...mmm...

Edited February 25, 2008 by tokachinter

[LivinLOS]

Re: temporary import of personal car into Thailand, the best way is by using an ATA Carnet. It's valid for 12 months and obtainable from the Chamber of Commerce in your home country where you may have to lodge a bond. No bond is required by Thai customs, though you'll have to take it for a 'visa run' before six months expires. Of course, you will also have to buy Thai compulsory insurance for it if you intend to drive on public roads, here.

Sorry but bullshit.

Thailand does not adhere to the global Carnet de Passage system your describing...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnet_de_Passage

[tokachinter]

Re: temporary import of personal car into Thailand, the best way is by using an ATA Carnet. It's valid for 12 months and obtainable from the Chamber of Commerce in your home country where you may have to lodge a bond. No bond is required by Thai customs, though you'll have to take it for a 'visa run' before six months expires. Of course, you will also have to buy Thai compulsory insurance for it if you intend to drive on public roads, here.

Sorry but bullshit.

Thailand does not adhere to the global Carnet de Passage system your describing...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnet_de_Passage

I'll excuse your hasty reply and merely point out that Wikipedia is referring to the AIT/FIA Carnet de Passage which is exclusively for personal vehicles, wheras the ATA Carnet is for many products including vehicles. Thailand accepts (-ed) the ATA Carnet but not the AIT/FIA Carnet.

[percy2]

Re: temporary import of personal car into Thailand, the best way is by using an ATA Carnet. It's valid for 12 months and obtainable from the Chamber of Commerce in your home country where you may have to lodge a bond. No bond is required by Thai customs, though you'll have to take it for a 'visa run' before six months expires. Of course, you will also have to buy Thai compulsory insurance for it if you intend to drive on public roads, here.

Sorry but bullshit.

Thailand does not adhere to the global Carnet de Passage system your describing...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnet_de_Passage

I'll excuse your hasty reply and merely point out that Wikipedia is referring to the AIT/FIA Carnet de Passage which is exclusively for personal vehicles, wheras the ATA Carnet is for many products including vehicles. Thailand accepts (-ed) the ATA Carnet but not the AIT/FIA Carnet.

What is the cost of the ATA Carnet?

Cheers

[tokachinter]

What is the cost of the ATA Carnet?

Cheers

IIRC, it was less than USD200, but this may depend on each country's Chamber of Commerce.

I also provided a statement of employment to my CoC. Some may require a bond for a first time carnet issued to an individual. Also the cost may be dependent on the number of actual carnet sheets.

Mine was a multiple as I realised that although it was valid for 12 months, Thailand only allows vehicle temporary import for a maximum of six months. So I ordered enough sheets to do Thailand-Malaysia-Thailand (one visa run) thus I could keep the car here for a year.

After a year the car must be exported to its home country, no extensions possible.

I believe the AIT/FIA Carnet (issued by motoring orgs.) does allow extensions, but as LivinLOS pointed out Thailand is not a signatory to the international agreement that permits its use.