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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (original)
- Non-immigrant visa or resident
visa valid for one year
- Work Permit (original) or copy
of B.O.I. Letter (to Customs) valid for one year
- It is recommended that the customer
coordinate arrival of the shipment with the issuing of
the Work Permit to facilitate duty-free entry.
- Inventory (two copies, legible
and in English) showing the following details:
- Manner of packing (carton,
wrapped, crated, etc.)
- For all electrical appliances,
the brand name, model and serial number
- For TVs, the diameter of the
picture tube and whether color or black and white
- Copy of insurance policy (if
applicable)
- Shipper's contact address and
phone number
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY
FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- All shipments subject to inspection
- Anyone with a full year Work Permit
(or one year Visa) and returning Thai residents who have
lived more than one year abroad (to frequent traveling
back and forth can cause problems with customer) will
be considered for duty-free exemption.
- Customer allowed duty-free import
of one air and one sea shipment from country of last residence
- Shipment must not arrive before
the customer
- Goods must arrive no later than
six months after the date on the Work Permit
- Goods must originate from the
same country as the customer
DUTIABLE RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (over six months old)
require invoices
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tobacco products
- Works of art and antiquities
- Especially HIGH DUTIES apply to
stereo and video equipment, all appliances, luxury items,
carpets, foodstuff, and office equipment
- Only one of each type of electrical
appliance is allowed, duplicate appliances will be charged
full duties.
- Computers, fax machines and phones
can cause problems, may not be considered as household/personal
effects, but rather as dutiable office equipment.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Narcotics and drugs
- Medical equipment
- Gold and silver
- Plants (Health Certificate required)
- Several plant and fruits are prohibited
(inquire before importing)
- Firearms, weapons, ammunition
and dangerous objects (subject to taxes and licensing,
which take very long; goods of this type MUST NOT BE INCLUDED
in household goods shipment)
- Radio equipment and transmitters
of any kind
- Pornographic material
MOTOR VEHICLES
Automobiles may not be imported unless
the applicant applies for the permission and receives the
permission from the Ministry of Commerce before shipping
the automobile into the kingdom. This permission is very
difficult to obtain for anyone who is not a diplomat. Duties
can be as high as 300% on the value of a new car.
- Automobile Registration from the
foreign country
- Driver's license from the country
from which the car was exported
- Original B/L
- Import permit (must be available
before the car is shipped to Thailand)
PETS
- Animals subject to duties
- Information such as sex, name,
age and breed should be provided to Destination Agent
well in advance of importation of animal
- Quarantine may be required
- Documents required:
- Import Permit
- Health Certificate providing
evidence that rabies vaccination has been administered
seven days prior to departure
- Certificate of Vaccination
- Pedigree (if available)
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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