Thailand
Thailand Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Original passport
- Resident visa or non-immigrant visa
- Original work permit or copy of B.O.I. letter to customs
- 2 copies of inventory written in English including the following information:
- Manner of packing (wrapped, carton, crated, and so on)
- All electrical appliances should list the brand name, serial number and model
- TV’s must include the diameter of picture tube and whether in color or black and white
- If applicable, copy of insurance policy
- Customer’s phone number and contact address
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- All shipments subject to inspection
- May import duty-free if have a full year work permit or one year visa, or are a returning Thai resident who has lived more than 1 year abroad
- Allowed duty-free import of 1 air and 1 sea shipment from country of origin
- Shipment must not arrive before customer
- Items must arrive no later than 6 months after date listed on work permit
- Imported goods must come from same country as owner
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- New items require invoices
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tobacco products
- Antiques and works of art
- Very high duties apply to video and stereo equipment, all appliances, carpets, luxury items, foodstuffs, and office equipment
- Only allowed to import one of each type of electrical appliance, duplicates will be charged full duties
- Fax machines, computers and phones may be considered office equipment and subject to duties
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Drugs and narcotics
- Medical equipment
- Silver and gold
- Plants require a health certificate
- Many fruits and plants are prohibited, check before shipping
- Weapons, ammunition, firearms and dangerous objects are subject to taxes and require licenses; must not include these goods in household shipment.
- Transmitters and radio equipment of any kind
- Pornographic materials
MOTOR VEHICLES
- To import vehicles must obtain permission from the Ministry of Commerce; permission is very difficult to obtain for anyone who is not a diplomat.
- New cars may be charged duties as high as 300%
- Requires vehicle registration from country of origin
- Drivers license from country of export
- Original B/L
- Import permit, must have before shipment into Thailand
PETS
- Subject to duties
- Provide specifics of pet such as name, age, sex and breed to destination agent well in advance of importation
- May require quarantine period
- Required documents include:
- Import permit
- Certification of vaccination
- Pedigree, if available
- Health certificate showing rabies vaccination has been given 7 days prior to departure
- NOTE: recommended to ship pets as excess baggage where customs clearance and duties may not be necessary.
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Thailand customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
