prophet01 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) We have a number of businesses here in Patong including a shop selling Thai handcrafted products, obviously sourced within Thailand. Following a recent trip I have an idea to import a wood tableware product for the shop from Pakistan and have been quoted for 500 units 215Bt per unit (c & f) to Phuket International Airport. Having no experience of importing I'm finding it virtually impossible to obtain online formal procedures for importing. The Department of Foreign Trade site (English version) is a waste of time. I did manage to find the Integrated Tariff Database which came up with an import duty of 40% but The Duty Calculator Blog, featured on another thread came up with a rate for the same article code of 20%. Does anyone know of a good source for guidance or has anyone any recent experience importing this quantity of relatively small items who could offer some welcome advice? Edited September 16, 2012 by prophet01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombkk Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 You need a registered company, which also needs to be registered with VAT. You can then register this company as an importer/exporter with Thai customs' "paperless" system. That said, private people can also be registered and if your company is a small one, you might consider this route. As for the import duties, which HS code did you use? You can also send me the product description and preferably a picture by PM, and I will check the HS code and duty percentage for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet01 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks tombkk. HS Code used: 4419 Description: Tableware and kitchenware, of wood The item is a wooden fruit bowl Definitely prefer not to go down the company route unless there are major advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombkk Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Import duty ceiling for 4419.000 is 40% of the CIF price, reduced to 30% by Section 12. This is further reduced to 20% for imports from WHO member countries. This is according to Thai Customs website, so no guarantees. Don't forget that there is 7% VAT on CIF price + import duty. You will also pay import clearance and handling, as well as airport terminal charges, document fees, and storage. Send me PM for more details, as I would have to ask for more details about your goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet01 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks tombkk PM sent yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet01 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks tombkk PM sent yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombkk Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks tombkk PM sent yesterday. I just replied. Sorry I didn't check PM earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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