buddy Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hi Guys, I am exploring the idea of importing energy saving devices into Bangkok and have been on the Thai customs website to see if it qualifies for import taxes as the taxes (if any) will have to included in the final price of the devices. Just reading the Thai customs website confuses the matter further. Questions? 1. Where would I find the information about this issue? (with out employing an import agent). 2. Has anybody else had experience imported energy saving devices and what was the result?... did you have to pay import duties? Thanks in advance for any input. best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdown1 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I dont think you know too much about importing and the harmonised tariff system. You have to be very specific about what energy saving device u are talking about. Somewhere in the harmonized system which has 98 chapters your product will fall and the appropriate duty rate. here is a list on the macro subjects SECTION TITLES TO THE HARMONIZED SYSTEM SEC I ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS SEC II VEGETABLE PRODUCTS SEC III ANIMAL AND VEGETABLE FATS SEC IV PREPARATIONS OF AGRI. PRODUCTS SEC V MINERAL PRODUCTS SEC VI CHEMICALS, EXPLOSIVES, PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODS SEC VII PLASTIC AND RUBBER GOODS SEC VIII HIDES, LEATHER AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC IX WOOD, AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC X WOOD PULP, PAPER AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC XI TEXTILES AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC XII FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, UMBRELLAS SEC XIII STONE & CEMENT, CERAMIC & GLASSWARE SEC XIV SEMI & PRECIOUS STONE, JEWELRY SEC XV BASE METAL AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC XVI ELECTRICAL. MACHINERY, OTHER MACHINERY SEC XVII VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS SEC XVIII CLOCKS, HI TECH ARTICLES SEC XIX ARMS & AMMUNITION SEC XX TOYS, FURNITURE, LIGHTING & MISC. ARTICLES SEC XXI ART & ANTIQUES SEC XXII SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION FOR USA U will need a customs broker to assist you. Rgds Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 I dont think you know too much about importing and the harmonised tariff system. You have to be very specific about what energy saving device u are talking about. Somewhere in the harmonized system which has 98 chapters your product will fall and the appropriate duty rate. here is a list on the macro subjects SECTION TITLES TO THE HARMONIZED SYSTEM SEC I ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS SEC II VEGETABLE PRODUCTS SEC III ANIMAL AND VEGETABLE FATS SEC IV PREPARATIONS OF AGRI. PRODUCTS SEC V MINERAL PRODUCTS SEC VI CHEMICALS, EXPLOSIVES, PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODS SEC VII PLASTIC AND RUBBER GOODS SEC VIII HIDES, LEATHER AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC IX WOOD, AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC X WOOD PULP, PAPER AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC XI TEXTILES AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC XII FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, UMBRELLAS SEC XIII STONE & CEMENT, CERAMIC & GLASSWARE SEC XIV SEMI & PRECIOUS STONE, JEWELRY SEC XV BASE METAL AND ARTICLES THEREOF SEC XVI ELECTRICAL. MACHINERY, OTHER MACHINERY SEC XVII VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS SEC XVIII CLOCKS, HI TECH ARTICLES SEC XIX ARMS & AMMUNITION SEC XX TOYS, FURNITURE, LIGHTING & MISC. ARTICLES SEC XXI ART & ANTIQUES SEC XXII SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION FOR USA U will need a customs broker to assist you. Rgds Mark Hi Mark, Thanks for your input but it doesn't exactly answer my question. I am actually aware of the HTS and what you have posted looks like a copy and paste of the Thai customs website that confused me in the first place. Your comment "somewhere in the harmonised tax system" doesn't help to identify the category. Where in the jungle of different customs categories is "energy saving devices" listed? Can anybody else please throw some light on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDrSomkid Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 You could ask the manufacturer if they know the HTS codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Sensible idea DrS Meanwhile, it's highly unlikely that 'energy saving devices' will be specifically referenced. Is it electrical? Follow down the macro list to the nearest category that encompasses your device and you should be good to go. Also where are you importing from? Some countries have free-trade agreements and reduced duty rates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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