Shipping to Thailand

[Hammerhead]

Dear all,

I have just sold a used dive computer to a guy based in Northern Thailand, I live in Hong Kong and was wondering about duties / taxes etc.

The computer is one of the newest around, but is being sold as used (I have genuinely used it).

Any advice on where I stand here? Are duties applicable?

I don't want the poor guy to end up saddled with a bunch of extra charges, so I'd appreciate any feedback.

Thanks,

 

[Arizona]

I varies! I send mine to my place of work and seem to be hit with very little. There have been other postings similar to your question. I would check out:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/thailand/189091-buying-scuba-gear-online-thailand.html

Good luck,

AZ

 

[smartecosse]

it seems to be a lottery. If you are unlucky it will be stopped and customs will want a contribution.

On the other hand it may arrive with no problems at all

 

[Hammerhead]

Would Fedex be an easy option, do you think?

 

[adad]

You shipment will MOST LIKELY be stopped, depending on what and how you declare.
It's their standard procedure I believe. They really play by the book.

I've had numerous shipments coming in to Thailand and every time Fedex is involved, I pay tax.

Just this morning, I went to the custom house to pick up a package consisting of light arms assembly, and 'negotiated' with the customs officer for a lower tax rate. Paid the tax but no receipt [go figure ]

It's really a random game for me, but so far a 100% hit rate with Fedex.

 

[smartecosse]

apparently UPS is the same

they reckon (thai customs / mafia) that anything sent by courier is worth something and therefore fair game for "tax" with no receipt or a receipt for a lesser amount than they take

best bet, normal regiestered post, with insurance your end, with the name and address all in Thai

thats always worked for me

you can label it chicken feet etc .........