Bung Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Im looķing at buying a new camera (panasonic lx100) as the prices have dropped from $900 to $500 usd. No doubt a new model is close to being released I can pick one up from ebay for 18,000 B with free shipping. All the other things i buy from hong kong or china have been duty free but i am wondering about a camera? I actually dont mind paying some duty as the cheapest price i saw in thailand was on lazada for 24,000 and big camera are asking 29,000! Any iďea on the duty on cameras? I want it for an upcoming trip to NZ in march. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 According to this site http://igtf.customs.go.th/igtf/en/main_frame.jsp digital cameras attract 5% duty, then 7% VAT on the CIF (Cost Insurance Freight) value. That would work out at about 2,200 Baht to pay. If it's sent EMS you may get away with no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks. I did a bunch of googling and concensus seems to be 12%. I'll check that it will be sent ems as i never have problems with the postal service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi850m2 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Ask the shipper to send it as a gift, I got my used Fuji X-pro1 tax free from Japan because of same. Yes try avoiding the couriers, there will normally be tax included when getting it from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 I asked and the two from ebay will use FedEx or dhl which makes me worry as i have heard some horror stories there.... I'll be in saint maarten in about 10 days so i may try to pick one up there, it has a big duty free shopping area for the cruise liners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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