Taxes Regarding Shipping from Amazon

[danieljoshuago]

Hi guys!

I'm planning to buy a Tag Heuer watch from Amazon (since it is on sale + certified seller), may I ask for a computation of tax with the following value:

Original price: $1900.00

Sale price: $900.00

Shipping fee: $70.00

Also, i'm kinda new to this importing thing to Thailand (also a new expat here) so may I ask how do I pay the taxes and would it be delivered door to door? I currently live inside our factory at Samut Sakhon Industrial Estate.

I asked the seller and this is what he's answered:

Question: Hi! do you ship to samut sakhon, thailand? how much and how long usually? can you list down methods for shipment?

Answer: Hi,

We usually ship via FEDEX or UPS.
The shipping fee is $70, the customer is responsible for paying for duties or customs.
It usually takes about 3-5 business days plus time to clear customs

Also, would there be any other way to avoid taxes?

Thanks for the help!

[DirtyDan]

It hurts me to see someone spend that much on a Tag Heuer... but reinforces to me the might of good marketing.

Assuming a package of that value actually makes it to you, I would guess 21% import duty, plus 7% VAT, plus an arbitrary excise duty of 10%? so maybe 38% if you're lucky and don't factor in the taxes you need to pay on the fees and taxes.... http://www.customs.go.th/wps/wcm/connect/custen/traders+and+business/sample+of+duty+assessment/sampleofdutyassessment

Mail to a trusted friend that's coming over eventually and just have them wear it.

[danieljoshuago]

It hurts me to see someone spend that much on a Tag Heuer... but reinforces to me the might of good marketing.

Assuming a package of that value actually makes it to you, I would guess 21% import duty, plus 7% VAT, plus an arbitrary excise duty of 10%? so maybe 38% if you're lucky and don't factor in the taxes you need to pay on the fees and taxes.... http://www.customs.go.th/wps/wcm/connect/custen/traders+and+business/sample+of+duty+assessment/sampleofdutyassessment

Mail to a trusted friend that's coming over eventually and just have them wear it.

Thank you for this! I was thinking of giving this to my dad as a present.

Btw, is it too much for a Tag Heuer? What brands do you think is worth that price?

[PattayaClub]

If Amazon ships it, you're gonna get hosed on taxes. A have Amazon ship it to somebody in the US or UK, then have that person ship it to you by post in a care package (with used books and cookies), and you'll fly under the radar.

[doccalamity]

Get an antique watch from Andy at timeman dot net. He is in Bangkok and has great stuff.