Effective July 5, 2024, until December 31, 2024, goods from Rest of World to Thailand with a value equal to or below THB 1,500 will be subject to 7 % Value Added Tax (VAT) upon import into Thailand.
The Thai government has implemented these changes as part of its policy to address the fairness issue regarding the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on foreign sellers who currently do not have to pay VAT on goods on or below THB 1500. Meanwhile, domestic transactions in Thailand with local suppliers have to pay VAT, alleviating the impact on domestic businesses affected by the rapid expansion of e-commerce.
In order to avoid delays, Shippers from Rest of World to Thailand shall:
- The impact to shippers from Rest of World to Thailand is that their shipments into Thailand will be subject to 7% VAT charge as of July 5, 2024, until December 31, 2024.
- Inform their customers in Thailand of these new regulatory charges of imposing 7% VAT on shipments with a value equal to or below THB 1,500.
- Ensure waybill and invoices have accurate end delivery details including receivers name, email and mobile phone number.
In order to avoid delays, Receivers in Fiji shall:
- Imported goods with a value on or below THB 1,500 whether purchased from foreign suppliers for Business (Business-to-Business/B2B) or for personal consumption (Business-to-Consumer/B2C) in Thailand, will be subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) of 7% as of July 5, 2024, until December 31, 2024
- If the shipper has NOT pre-selected the option to pay for the Import Customs Duties, VAT, and other Customs-related charges: then the receiver/importer will be charged prior to delivery.
- If the receiver/importer has a DHL account: DHL will invoice your account.
- If the receiver/importer does NOT have a DHL account: DHL will send to the receiver a link for payment to be made online using a credit card or QR payment. Alternatively, payment can be made on delivery via Credit Card or Cash.
For additional information, please consult the Thailand Authorities website below: