tommyuk77 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 hi,if i order fish oil from new zealand,do i need to pay any tax if the goods arrived thailand? Amount of goods is Usd 111.90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyuk77 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 anyone can help me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDGRUEN Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Unless you have a 'thing' for the NZ Fish Oil or whether you just wish to have a product upon which you can rely on the safety and quality .. You can purchase from an Amway store or use an Amway Rep ... A lot of people roll their eyes at this suggestion - BUT ... you can get quality. local pick up or delivery and not worry about international shipping, import fees, etc. You have to be a member to buy at an Amway shop ... a whole 300 baht. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardjm65 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You might want to look around for the PML brand Fish Oil 30/20 1000mg ( EPA 300mg, DHA 200mg). They're manufactured in NZ and re-packaged by The British Dispensary (L.P.) Co Ltd. here in Thailand. They're marketed and sold by PML Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd, Tel: 02-330-8550. They're a bit pricey at (I think) 420Baht for 60 capsules but the recommended dosage is 1 capsule/day. They might be a bit cheaper in Bangkok. Probably available at most good pharmacies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Whether you will need to pay a duty (and indeed, whether the package is allowed into the country at all) depends on the whim on customs which in turn is heavily influenced by how it is shipped. if it is coming by courier, expect stiff tariffs and possible a refusal to let it in at all. If it is coming by regular air mail, then it may get in free or with smaller tariff. but as others have pointed out, fish oil is widely available in Thailand (with both imported and locally made brands) so no need to import it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Whether you will need to pay a duty (and indeed, whether the package is allowed into the country at all) depends on the whim on customs which in turn is heavily influenced by how it is shipped. if it is coming by courier, expect stiff tariffs and possible a refusal to let it in at all. If it is coming by regular air mail, then it may get in free or with smaller tariff. but as others have pointed out, fish oil is widely available in Thailand (with both imported and locally made brands) so no need to import it. Only i found i get it 7 !!!! times cheaper from aboad inclusive shipping exclusive taxes as wheni buy it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolley Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You might want to look around for the PML brand Fish Oil 30/20 1000mg ( EPA 300mg, DHA 200mg). They're manufactured in NZ and re-packaged by The British Dispensary (L.P.) Co Ltd. here in Thailand. They're marketed and sold by PML Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd, Tel: 02-330-8550. They're a bit pricey at (I think) 420Baht for 60 capsules but the recommended dosage is 1 capsule/day. They might be a bit cheaper in Bangkok. Probably available at most good pharmacies. 1 cap a day is not enough. YOu need to take 3 caps a day for heart health or 9 a day if you are using it for arthritis. It is cheaper sourced from Australia and definitely too expensive in Thailand. Also better to get fish oil caps from small fish less mercury issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I actually get mine in Phnom penh, Bayon market sells massive size Kirkland brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline2 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Customs fees and shipping fees are an issue. The quality of most fish oils is pretty dubious. If you are intent on taking it Krill oil is the most stable. Best options to order stuff in see biohacked (dot) net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyuk77 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 i want to buy Xtendlife fish oil,currently the best best fish oil in the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 You might want to look around for the PML brand Fish Oil 30/20 1000mg ( EPA 300mg, DHA 200mg). They're manufactured in NZ and re-packaged by The British Dispensary (L.P.) Co Ltd. here in Thailand. They're marketed and sold by PML Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd, Tel: 02-330-8550. They're a bit pricey at (I think) 420Baht for 60 capsules but the recommended dosage is 1 capsule/day. They might be a bit cheaper in Bangkok. Probably available at most good pharmacies. 1 cap a day is not enough. YOu need to take 3 caps a day for heart health or 9 a day if you are using it for arthritis. It is cheaper sourced from Australia and definitely too expensive in Thailand. Also better to get fish oil caps from small fish less mercury issues. Your right the lower in the food chain an animal is in general the better it is mercury wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyuk77 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Is coming by regular air mail,last time i working in singapore and order from new zealand,order about singapore dollar 350,no need pay any tax,only above 400 then need to pay tax,why thailand need to pay tax? Whether you will need to pay a duty (and indeed, whether the package is allowed into the country at all) depends on the whim on customs which in turn is heavily influenced by how it is shipped. if it is coming by courier, expect stiff tariffs and possible a refusal to let it in at all. If it is coming by regular air mail, then it may get in free or with smaller tariff. but as others have pointed out, fish oil is widely available in Thailand (with both imported and locally made brands) so no need to import it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnad Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Is Mega a good brand of Fish Oil? I see them in Boots and Watsons and they are usually on special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbo Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Is Mega a good brand of Fish Oil? I see them in Boots and Watsons and they are usually on special. Mega is ok, but pricey. You can buy very big bottles of Kirkland in a couple of places in Bangkok at about 30% of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Almost none of the shops who sell fish oil seem to keep it cold? Don't any of you wonder or worry about that? Rancid fish oil is quite detrimental to your health, and it is fairly common with bottles of rancid fish oil on the shelves (based on a large Norwegian study). Transport and storage through the tropics would seem to me to be a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardjm65 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Almost none of the shops who sell fish oil seem to keep it cold? Don't any of you wonder or worry about that? Rancid fish oil is quite detrimental to your health, and it is fairly common with bottles of rancid fish oil on the shelves (based on a large Norwegian study). Transport and storage through the tropics would seem to me to be a bad idea. That's interesting - but you refer to 'bottles of rancid fish oil', and I wonder if that would similarly apply to fish oil, factory packed, in capsule form, further packed in an airtight container. I do note that the period from date of manufacture to the 'expiry date' on the stuff I use is two years. Assuming it's kept within a reasonable temperature range, would the oil in capsule form be likely to turn rancid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim armstrong Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I use Boots own brand 1000mg, seems to be good value when you look at the contents. I sometimes can get it locally when its buy one,get one free. But I'm interested also in what everyone considers is the best brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 There is a medical standard brand of omega-3 oil called Omacor/Lovaza available - but it is expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Almost none of the shops who sell fish oil seem to keep it cold? Don't any of you wonder or worry about that? Rancid fish oil is quite detrimental to your health, and it is fairly common with bottles of rancid fish oil on the shelves (based on a large Norwegian study). Transport and storage through the tropics would seem to me to be a bad idea. That's interesting - but you refer to 'bottles of rancid fish oil', and I wonder if that would similarly apply to fish oil, factory packed, in capsule form, further packed in an airtight container. I do note that the period from date of manufacture to the 'expiry date' on the stuff I use is two years. Assuming it's kept within a reasonable temperature range, would the oil in capsule form be likely to turn rancid? I guess that depends what a reasonable temperature range is - I don't have that data. But the Norwegian study I mentioned did find a huge percentage of plastic bottles with fish oil capsules on the shelves that had some degree of rancidity. Of course, very slight rancidity is probably not an issue, but once it goes over a certain threshold you'll be worse off than if you taken none. I think to make sure, you should cut open a capsule and test what the fish oil actually tastes like. If it's OK, it'll just have a mild, oily taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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