Does anyone know if there are intermediaries or third party solutions for this? I want to import test samples of approx 1000 pieces to test the waters but not open a full import business yet. 

 

Thanks kindly. 

 

You need a good shipping agent. If the goods originate in China then be sure to get a Form E to take advantage of the FTA if possible. 

 

To do this you will need a registered company. You may find someone who will deal with it on your behalf, but it is such a lot of hassle don't expect it to be cheap.

 

We recently spent about 15-20 hours work to get a simple product into Thailand from China. Bit if a nightmare really.

 

You will still have to pay handling, some customs charges and VAT.

 

 

We bring a lot of stuff in from China. It gets bigger every year as more and more Thai manufacturers shut down or move. 

 

Blackcab has it exactly right on the Form E program. You need to first determine that your Chinese vendor can provide a Form E, many if not most of them cannot. 

 

PM me if you want more info.