Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know what sort of import duties I would pay on importing an electric standing desk?

https://myupdesk.com/updesk/seriesIII/maple-large

The desk is $900 and shipping is $500

Expensive I know, but offset against the medical costs of treating back problems - a bargain.

Thanks,

Angry.

I don't know, nor would I want to guess on the import duties, but if I wanted one, it would be a lot cheaper to have a furniture builder custom build you one

I have had such a variation over the years, depends upon what jumped up custms goon is assessing it. Many items could be 10 % but office equipment is generally 30% or should be . An electric standing desk is going to totally confuse them as they will have no comprehension of what it is so on the customs declaration you should describe it as say just as a tall desk - up to you but soon as electric is mentioned they could be trying for 100%.

you never know you may get a good one an they charge you 20 or 30 %, the correct duty plus of course 7% VAT.

As for getting one made here then I guess you want a decent one, fit for purpose rather than something nailed together and lacquered over 'till it falls to bits ?

The desk has "an electrically powered lift system." Having a Thai make something like this would be impossible.

Edited May 27, 201511 yr by mesquite

I wonder if it's possible to pre-pay the import duties?

I've done this with a lot of things I order direct from e-bay - the customs and import duties are part of the payment, so there is nothing to pay when it arrives.

The desk has "an electrically powered lift system." Having a Thai make something like this would be impossible.

If it breaks who is going to fix it,sometimes its best to keep things simple.

regards Worgeordie

I have had such a variation over the years, depends upon what jumped up custms goon is assessing it. Many items could be 10 % but office equipment is generally 30% or should be . An electric standing desk is going to totally confuse them as they will have no comprehension of what it is so on the customs declaration you should describe it as say just as a tall desk - up to you but soon as electric is mentioned they could be trying for 100%.

you never know you may get a good one an they charge you 20 or 30 %, the correct duty plus of course 7% VAT.

As for getting one made here then I guess you want a decent one, fit for purpose rather than something nailed together and lacquered over 'till it falls to bits ?

It is 20 % not 30 %

900+500=1400 USD

Lets say 50.000 Baht

20% tax=10.000 Baht

60.000: 7%=4.200

So tax about 15.000

Depending on the shipping method additional 400-2000 for the clearing. If per boat a bucket full of small charges and maybe the transport to you inside Thailand.

So my guess is total 20-25.000.

If the company would be so nice to make 2 invoices: one for the desk which is included in the shipment and a separate one for the shipping costs it would greatly help....if you get the hint.

Good Idea!

Good Idea!

Of course if they can make the table 700 USD and the shipping 700 USD it would help further :-)

By the way: from which country does it come? If from the ASEAN members or Japan, Australia, China, South Korea and a few more than it might go under the trade free agreement. (for which you need the right documents for clearing and have it figured out before shipment).

I'd like one too, but that seems incredibly expensive & a long way to go for such a simple looking desk.

Edited May 27, 201511 yr by evadgib

It's a seating / standing desk. You push a button and the height increases so you can use it standing.

I would really like to get one of these, but Ikea Bangkok don't stock them.

https://youtu.be/Yyl2NvKIK7M

Why don't you get adjustable desk chairs? I'm sure they have different types with different adjustments. I would understand if the desk tilted but but...................

Why don't you get adjustable desk chairs? I'm sure they have different types with different adjustments. I would understand if the desk tilted but but...................

Don't know why he doesn't buy said desk locally, our office in BKK, is full of them, I have one in my office, and they definitely got them locally, but just not sure where ? But they definitely didn't import them

$900 + $500 = $1,400

$1,400 X 33.9 THB/$ = THB47,460 (cost & freight)

THB 47,460 X 20% = THB 9,492 (duty)

THB 47,460 + THB 9,492 = THB 56,952 (cost & freight & duty)

THB 56,952 X 7% ~ THB 3,987 (VAT)

THB 56,952 + THB 3,987 = THB 60,939 (Total)

Why don't you get adjustable desk chairs? I'm sure they have different types with different adjustments. I would understand if the desk tilted but but...................

Rooo - the idea is not to use a chair. This is a standing desk, so you can stand and work.

Studies have shown that sitting at a desk all day is incredible bad for your health, posture, back, etc...

Why don't you get adjustable desk chairs? I'm sure they have different types with different adjustments. I would understand if the desk tilted but but...................

Don't know why he doesn't buy said desk locally, our office in BKK, is full of them, I have one in my office, and they definitely got them locally, but just not sure where ? But they definitely didn't import them

You have this exact desk at your office? It has electric motors so it rises to standing level?

Maybe you can ask at your office were they bought them?

Great. I just found this!

http://www.hafele.com/th/en/documents/HTH_Furniture_Fittings_Catalogue_2011-12-09.2.pdf

It looks like hafele make an electronic rising desk.

Why don't you get adjustable desk chairs? I'm sure they have different types with different adjustments. I would understand if the desk tilted but but...................

Rooo - the idea is not to use a chair. This is a standing desk, so you can stand and work.

Studies have shown that sitting at a desk all day is incredible bad for your health, posture, back, etc...

Apologies, based my comment on the Ikea video.

Why don't you get adjustable desk chairs? I'm sure they have different types with different adjustments. I would understand if the desk tilted but but...................

Don't know why he doesn't buy said desk locally, our office in BKK, is full of them, I have one in my office, and they definitely got them locally, but just not sure where ? But they definitely didn't import them

You have this exact desk at your office? It has electric motors so it rises to standing level?

Maybe you can ask at your office were they bought them?

Yes with electric motors, if I can find the right person will ask where they got them from

Great. I just found this!

http://www.hafele.com/th/en/documents/HTH_Furniture_Fittings_Catalogue_2011-12-09.2.pdf

It looks like hafele make an electronic rising desk.

And looking at the drawing looks the same of the ones we have

$900 + $500 = $1,400

$1,400 X 33.9 THB/$ = THB47,460 (cost & freight)

THB 47,460 X 20% = THB 9,492 (duty)

THB 47,460 + THB 9,492 = THB 56,952 (cost & freight & duty)

THB 56,952 X 7% ~ THB 3,987 (VAT)

THB 56,952 + THB 3,987 = THB 60,939 (Total)

+ some clearance fees.

Questions: the harbor fees on sea freight, are also added before tax?

$900 + $500 = $1,400

$1,400 X 33.9 THB/$ = THB47,460 (cost & freight)

THB 47,460 X 20% = THB 9,492 (duty)

THB 47,460 + THB 9,492 = THB 56,952 (cost & freight & duty)

THB 56,952 X 7% ~ THB 3,987 (VAT)

THB 56,952 + THB 3,987 = THB 60,939 (Total)

+ some clearance fees.

Questions: the harbor fees on sea freight, are also added before tax?

Yes, plus clearance fees.

I'm not sure, but I would guess after duty abut before VAT. I don't handle our imports directly.

Also, depending on the terms, local delivery may not be included.