andreww Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Once again about import duties.. My case is rather simple: sent a package from Japan via EMS, total value is 5,000 JPY which is ~1,400 thb (below 1,500 baht) threshold. The Thai Customs say value was not declared (even though receipt is in the box), and set value at 1,600 THB, hence 500 baht import dutues to be paid. Now, 500 baht is not a big deal, but still money and rather a symbol of customs officials' impunity. Before I go to the post office to pay&collect the parcel, question is, can the duty be easily repelled (i.e. w/o going to the customs office at the airport etc)? Anyone had positive experience? Edited September 1, 2015 by andreww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedemon Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The minimum assessable value for duties & VAT is THB1000, not 1500 The taxes are calculated using the CIF value so include the EMS cost. Putting a receipt in the box is not declaring the value THB500 is nothing. Consider yourself lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjackson Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 You can file an Appeal. I did it back in May and ended up having all the 'fees' waived. If you want more details I woukd be happy to provide them, but given your package appears to be 'taxable' I don't want to waste my time doing a detailed post if it's a pointless exercise. Was the item you purchased originally manufactured in an ASEAN member country? You have to file the appeal before accepting the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Seriously, the receipt is in the box and customs was supposed to open the box to find it for you Declared value is on the customs form and if the vendor did not prepare one then shame on them, not Royal Thai Customs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) The minimum assessable value for duties & VAT is THB1000, not 1500 recent update, current value is 1,500 baht: http://www.fedex.com/th/news/custom.html You can file an Appeal. I did it back in May and ended up having all the 'fees' waived. If you want more details I woukd be happy to provide them, but given your package appears to be 'taxable' I don't want to waste my time doing a detailed post if it's a pointless exercise. Was the item you purchased originally manufactured in an ASEAN member country? You have to file the appeal before accepting the package. Interesting point about ASEAN, as it is a TOMICA track set, and they're manufactured in Vietnam these days, which it clearly says on the packaging in plain English... How long did the appeal process take? The parcel is in my missus name, and she's a hard nut when it comes to corrupt officials, so I dont mind her stirring some sh#t, if timeframes are reasonable. Edited September 1, 2015 by andreww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hml367 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The minimum assessable value for duties & VAT is THB1000, not 1500 recent update, current value is 1,500 baht: http://www.fedex.com/th/news/custom.html You can file an Appeal. I did it back in May and ended up having all the 'fees' waived. If you want more details I woukd be happy to provide them, but given your package appears to be 'taxable' I don't want to waste my time doing a detailed post if it's a pointless exercise. Was the item you purchased originally manufactured in an ASEAN member country? You have to file the appeal before accepting the package. Interesting point about ASEAN, as it is a TOMICA track set, and they're manufactured in Vietnam these days, which it clearly says on the packaging in plain English... How long did the appeal process take? The parcel is in my missus name, and she's a hard nut when it comes to corrupt officials, so I dont mind her stirring some sh#t, if timeframes are reasonable. Regarding your link to FedEx and package value... you indicated in the op that it was EMS and further that you would be going to Thai Post for collection. My experience recently with importing from Japan through the post is the threshhold is 1,000 thb. Reference also http://www.customs.go.th/wps/wcm/connect/custen/individuals/importing+postal+items/importingpostalitems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Regarding your link to FedEx and package value... you indicated in the op that it was EMS and further that you would be going to Thai Post for collection. My experience recently with importing from Japan through the post is the threshhold is 1,000 thb. Reference also http://www.customs.go.th/wps/wcm/connect/custen/individuals/importing+postal+items/importingpostalitems Folks, I'm telling you — it's a new regulation, that took place couple of month ago! You don't expect Thai authorities to update their websites more than once a decade, do you? Original note: http://www.ctat.or.th/AnnouncementCustomsDepartmentD/34/1527/%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88-412558 Use google translate if you don't believe me. On my receipt it clearly says 1,500 baht threshold, hence the made up "minimally taxable" value of 1,600 baht they imposed on me. Edited September 2, 2015 by andreww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjackson Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The minimum assessable value for duties & VAT is THB1000, not 1500 The taxes are calculated using the CIF value so include the EMS cost. Putting a receipt in the box is not declaring the value THB500 is nothing. Consider yourself lucky. The current threshold is 1500 thb but subject to a couple of provisos which they enforce if you appeal. The actual CIF/Postage/EMS fee has to be visible on the outside of the package and the item declaration has to be correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedemon Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The minimum assessable value for duties & VAT is THB1000, not 1500 The taxes are calculated using the CIF value so include the EMS cost. Putting a receipt in the box is not declaring the value THB500 is nothing. Consider yourself lucky. The current threshold is 1500 thb but subject to a couple of provisos which they enforce if you appeal. The actual CIF/Postage/EMS fee has to be visible on the outside of the package and the item declaration has to be correct. Thanks. I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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