What are the customs duties and shipping experiences for moving to Thailand?

Apr 8, 2023
2 years ago
Josh *********
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Shipping report:

One 20' container.

Contents: mostly papers, photos, dishes, family artwork, some used electronics.

Long-term visa but not eligible for duty waiver.

Customs duty charged: THB 9,700
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This discussion centers on shipping personal belongings to Thailand, specifically the customs duties applicable when shipping a 20' container. A participant reports a customs duty charge of THB 9,700 for items including papers, photos, dishes, and some electronics. Several comments share various shipping experiences, costs, and recommendations for customs clearing agents. Participants discuss their shipping costs, customs duty waivers, and experiences with different shipping companies, highlighting the importance of proper item declaration to avoid high customs charges.
CjandBrigitte **********
If we convert the cost to from ZAR to USD 1000.00
Judith *********
@Brigitte *******
online quote says Namibia 'not found' 😔
Judith *********
Hi
@Brig****
. Which shipping company did you use? (need to ship from Thailand to Namibia)
CjandBrigitte **********
@Judith ********
We used seven seas worldwide. We know someone thats moving from Thailand back to SA using them for their move back.
Judith *********
Thank you
@Brigitte *******
. I'll contact them 😊
CjandBrigitte **********
@Judith ********
Online quotation
Bob **********
CjandBrigitte **********
We sent 19 boxes 30kgs each from South Africa to Thailand, declared all contents on inventory list for each box, 2½ months, no custom duty. Seven Seas.
David *********
@Brigitte *******
when using seven seas did you have to closely itemize everything in the boxes
CjandBrigitte **********
@David ********
I will use an example to give you an idea. I do beading as a hobby and when we gave the description and quantity I made a rough guess that I have around 5000 beads. Discription read Beads assorted and quantity 5000.
Bob **********
@Brigitte *******
what was the total shipping cost?
Ken *******
I sent 3x30kg boxes from North Wales Uk to Thailand took 2 months, no customs duty..Seven Seas.
Bob **********
@Ken ******
how much was the shipping cost?
Ken *******
@Bob *********
it was 6 years ago £260
Ken *******
If you go on their website it will show you prices and box and wooden crate sizes.
Bob **********
@Ken ******
Thank you!
Bruce ***********
I put the container in my wife's name paid zero duty as a returning Thai
Robert *********
Giorgio ******
really cheap
Thomas ************
Ship from USA to Thailand. I need to ship from Thailand to USA …can’t find good shipping. Any suggestions welcome
Shayne **********
Thomas ************
Giorgio ******
@Thomas ***********
ship from thailand ! but where from ???
Thomas ************
@Giorgio *****
ship Khon Kaen to Hawaii
Colin ***************
Cheap
Alex *******
That's not bad at all.

Who was your customs clearing agent here in Bkk?

Can you share what shipping company you used in the US and shipping cost?

I used V Pack once to clear customs and went back to them for a second time but the prices were a lot higher for clearing customs. I heard it is best to call ahead and negotiate.
Josh *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
See DM. I don't know how you would negotiate customs duty, since you are unlikely to be able to speak with the customs officer.
Josh *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
The fees were fair.
Alex *******
@Josh ********
sorry I meant the fees the customs broker charge for doing the import procedure.
Phil ********
What did the shipping itself cost, length of time and pick up & drop off locations, please??
Josh *********
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Within SE Asia, by ship.

Total volume 15 m3.

Total weight: +/- 4 tons.

Time (door-to-door): 6 weeks.

Total shipping cost including tips to movers, pick-up, delivery, logistics, port fees, storage, freight charges, etc.: US$5,000-$7,000.

Did not negotiate any prices--all seemed reasonable.
Josh *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Yes. Wasn't full.
Douglas *************
@Josh ********
, a standard 20 foot container is 33 cubic bic meters.
Thomas ************
@Josh ********
what company I need to go home to Hawaii…need shipping too. Mahalo
Phil ********
@Josh ********
Thank you.

Cheers 🍺
Jackie ***********
You got a good deal

I paid
*****
for a fraction of that
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