Importing A Chair From China

[tommytouch]

I'm being sent a chair (new) from Fujian, China. I live in Bangkok and would like to know which seaport is the easiest to deal with, cheapest, most convinient etc.

Also, can anyone tell me what information exactly will I need to provide the sender?

(Unfortunately they only send door to port).

Thanks in advance.

[CWMcMurray]

The most convenient thing to do is to contact a forwarder here in Thailand and get them to clear and deliver to your home.

Given that this is only 1 chair, it is going to be coming LCL (less than a container).

That means that the co-loader at the origin will have to have an agent here in Thailand to release the goods once they arrive.

If you do not have your own forwarder, you could ask the seller to advise his freight forwarder's agent in Thailand or you could look for an agent in Thailand your self.

Have you already checked about the import duty that will be owed on the chair when it arrives?

The closest Ocean Port to Bangkok is in fact Bangkok Port, the next closest would be down in Laem Chabang.

[tommytouch]

Thanks for the help.

Do you know how I find out about the import duty? Also, can you recommend any agents / companies for help with the forwarding process?

Thanks again