I'm seeking advice from anyone on a non-o retirement visa that has obtained a Used Household Goods Effects Duty Exemption.

What documentation was required and how long did it take to get approval? Can it be arranged online or only in person?

Thanks

Customs Duty - Does anyone know what personal possessions items (arrived by sea in container) duty is applicable to for someone who arrives from UK on a non-immigrant O visa with the intention of retiring? I thought I read somewhere that there is a very small list of items to which duty applies but customs seem to be charging duty on everything. Customs in Bangkok were provide my passport which shows the non-O stamp on it.

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

Household effects or personal effects?

Does clothing and used personal items count?

I am thinking of shipping a partial container of household goods etc from the US to Thailand.

I have two homes but moving to the Thai one permanently.

Has anyone had any experience with this? Good or bad. Please let me know.