GooEng Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 send regular USPS airmail, not registered....claim as personal item and addressed to a thai name if possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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