Thailand Import Duties & Taxes Explained

There is effectively no duty-free allowance for Thailand shipments. As of January 1, 2026, the previous 1,500 THB exemption was abolished, meaning your shipment will be subject to both import duty and 7% VAT on virtually all items valued at 1 THB or more.

Import duty in Thailand ranges from 0% to 80%, with most consumer goods falling between 5% and 30% of your CIF value. Since January 2026, there is no minimum threshold for your Stackry shipment—virtually all imports valued at 1 THB or more are subject to both duty and 7% VAT.

Import VAT in Thailand is 7%, calculated on the CIF value (cost of goods + insurance + freight) plus any customs duties owed. Since the 1,500 THB exemption was abolished in 2026, your shipment will be subject to VAT on arrival regardless of value.

Thailand charges 7% VAT and import duties ranging from 0%–80% (typically 5%–30% for consumer goods) on all Stackry shipments, with no minimum threshold since the 1,500 THB exemption was abolished in 2026. Your shipment will be assessed on the CIF value (goods cost plus shipping and insurance) plus any applicable duties, and you may also encounter carrier processing fees around 200–210 THB for tax collection.

Yes, couriers like DHL typically charge a processing fee if your total duties and VAT exceed 200 THB. This fee is often around 2% of the tax amount or a minimum of approximately 210 THB.

The Thai Customs Department and Revenue Department collect these charges, usually through your carrier who pays them on your behalf before delivery. You will be billed directly by the carrier for these amounts.

Yes, items classified as luxury goods, such as high-end watches or certain cosmetics, may attract significantly higher duty rates or additional excise taxes. These rates are determined by the specific classification of your items.

You can estimate costs by adding the 7% VAT and applicable duty rates to your CIF value, plus a potential carrier fee. However, final charges are determined by Thai customs and the carrier upon arrival.

While some administrative circulars mention gift exemptions, standard enforcement for e-commerce and consolidated shipments requires taxes on all values from 1 THB upward. Most commercial shipments will not qualify for an exemption.

Import duty in Timor-Leste is 5% of your shipment's CIF value (goods plus shipping and insurance). You'll also pay a 2.5% Sales Tax on top of the duty, and there's no de minimis threshold for courier shipments, so all packages are subject to these charges regardless of value.