Import Duty On Spares/parts

[GooEng]

I'm looking at trying to order some parts for a Harley Davidson from the US and am wondering what if any the import duty is on such items.

The parts are non-electrical and non-motor parts - handlebars, grips, accessories.

Any advice or info gratefully received.

[RubberSideDown]

The high end seems to be 30% duty + 7% VAT- small items generally slip through unnoticed (provided they go via USPS- FedEx and UPS almost always take a hit)- sometimes they charge less duty- it can seem arbitrary.

Declaring a lower value can help (sometimes works, sometimes doesn't- most companies won't do it as it limits their insured value for a lost package), and unmarked packages attract less notice.

As always, having a friend bring your stuff over in checked luggage is your best bet (though it's not always possible, unfortunately).

[yankee99]

Today got some parts from hong kong value $ 200 via HK post tax 2300baht. Had some tools come from the uk via royal mail last week. Value 60£ no tax last week.

Also today received some projector hids from china value $70 no tax....

[RubberSideDown]

Today got some parts from hong kong value $ 200 via HK post tax 2300baht. Had some tools come from the uk via royal mail last week. Value 60£ no tax last week.

Also today received some projector hids from china value $70 no tax....

I don't think I've ever been hit for duty for something via Royal Mail from the UK or something sent from China- I nearly always get nailed for stuff from the States.

[yankee99]

Today got some parts from hong kong value $ 200 via HK post tax 2300baht. Had some tools come from the uk via royal mail last week. Value 60£ no tax last week.

Also today received some projector hids from china value $70 no tax....

I don't think I've ever been hit for duty for something via Royal Mail from the UK or something sent from China- I nearly always get nailed for stuff from the States.

Hard to sneak a box like this without paying nid noi! That my isuzu tailgate for reference.

[KRS1]

send regular USPS airmail, not registered....claim as personal item and addressed to a thai name if possible.