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Buriram Province - General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: ban1216 on May 31, 2013, 09:54:54 AM

Title: customs paperwork required
Post by: ban1216 on May 31, 2013, 09:54:54 AM
Ok my belongings are due to arrive imminently from the uk and i would like to know if my tourist triple entry visa will allow me to collect them orif i need to wait until i have my non immigrant o via to collect my belongings ?
Thanks for any advice offered
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: nookiebear on June 01, 2013, 05:43:06 AM
Regarding the visa ,sorry I don't have a clue but make sure you take a 'wedge' with you & more importantly your Thai lady otherwise you will certainly get 'rolled over'
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: gotlost on June 01, 2013, 09:32:32 AM
Regarding the visa ,sorry I don't have a clue but make sure you take a 'wedge' with you & more importantly your Thai lady otherwise you will certainly get 'rolled over'

+1
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: Somnat on June 01, 2013, 09:36:18 AM
Looks like you will need a Non-O or you may have to pay import duty / taxes / and lunch money :wacko:

Below is from the Thai Customs Department ......


REQUIREMENTS  FOR  DUTY  FREE  ALLOWANCE

Both Thai and non-Thai residents changing residence into Thailand are eligible to bring used/secondhand household effects into Thailand, in reasonable quantities, free of taxes and duties.  It is also required that the imported used/ secondhand household effects have been owned, possessed, and used in the country where the importers resided before returning to Thailand to resume residence.   
In case where the household effects are electrical appliances e.g. radios, televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, ovens, air conditioners, etc., only ONE unit each of such items is eligible for tax and duty free allowance. However, if it is the family change of residence, TWO units each of the items will be allowed to bring in tax and duty free. Any excess unit shall be subject to regular taxes and duties, and Customs will place the items that have the lowest rate of duty under tax and duty exemption.
It is important that the used/secondhand household effects must be imported not earlier than one month before or not later than six months after the arrival of the importers. Under exceptional circumstances, Customs may extend the time limits for the importers.     

REQUIREMENTS  FOR  CHANGING  OF  RESIDENCE

    Nonresidents: Nonresidents may import the used/secondhand household effects acquired abroad tax and duty free if such household effects accompanied them in the change of residence and they are qualified under the criteria listed below:
    Nonresidents resuming residents in Thailand must be granted a non-immigrant quota as shown in a passport or a Nonresident Identification Card; or
    Nonresidents granted to work in Thailand are regarded as resuming residents in Thailand provided they have a one-year non-immigrant visa issued by the Immigration Department. In case where the non-immigrant visa has not yet been granted, either of the following documents may be accepted:
        The letter from the Immigration Department certifying that the nonresidents shall be granted an annual temporary stay in Thailand; or
        The work permit from the Department of Labor to work in Thailand for at least one year.
    Nonresidents entering Thailand as an expert, specialist, or under a contract of government agencies are required to present the letter from relevant agencies certifying that such nonresidents are granted a non-immigrant visa issued by the Immigration Department and shall work in Thailand not less than one year.

Accompanying spouses of the nonresidents in (2) and (3) are regarded as resuming residence in Thailand provided the spouses have non-immigrant visas issued by the Immigration Department to stay in Thailand for the first 90 days.

    Thai Residents: Thai residents may import the secondhand/used household effects acquired abroad duty-free if such household effects are accompanied them in the change of residence and they are qualified under the criteria listed below:
    Thai residents or government officials work or carry out a working visit abroad for at least one year. In case where the Thai residents/government officials must return to Thailand before one year, evidence showing that the return is caused by the termination of contracts, reshuffle of positions, or early termination of working visits, is required.
    Thai residents working abroad under other reasons than those indicated in (1) are required to undertake a commitment that they shall return to Thailand to resume residence.
    Thai students, government officials study abroad for at least one year.

DocumentS

    An Import Declaration (Customs Form No. 99/1);
    A passport;
    Nonresidents are required to submit the following documents:
    The letter issued by the Immigration Department confirming that an annual temporary stay is granted;
    A one-year (or more) work permit issued by the Department of Labor;
    The letter from a relevant government agency confirming that a non-immigrant visa from the Immigration Department is granted and that working period in Thailand is not less than 1 year, for those entering Thailand as an expert, specialist, or under government contracts;
        Thai Residents are required to submit an evidence of changing residence e.g. a transcript, reshuffle of positions, termination of employment contract, etc.;
    A Bill of Lading or air waybill;
    An invoice (if any);
    A Delivery Order;
    A packing list or sale documents (if any);
    A permit in case of restricted goods;
    An application for taxes and duty free allowance; and
    Other documents e.g. a letter of authorization (if any).

Clearance  Procedures

When the importers arrive in Thailand, they have to contact the Customs office at the port of entry to clear the household effects from the Customs custody. They will need to prepare all documents as required by Customs to claim tax and duty free importation of the household effects and follow the processes listed below:

    The importer/agent submits an Application for Tax and Duty Free Allowance, Import Declaration, and all supporting documents to the Customs office at the port of entry;
    Customs verifies the documents and the Application for Tax and Duty Free Allowance and charges taxes and duties on any household effects not eligible for tax and duty free allowance;
    The importer/agent pays taxes and duties (if any) at the Cashier Division, and then contact the Customs to release goods; and
    Customs inspects the imported household effects against the Declaration. If there is no discrepancy between the Declaration made and the goods inspected, all goods will be released.
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: nookiebear on June 01, 2013, 09:45:56 AM
If the goods are not collected immediately after arrival they charge you for storage too.....If I remember correctly a container was 500 baht per day!Dont know what todays charges are
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: ban1216 on June 01, 2013, 02:57:46 PM
Thanks for the info i am off to bangkok on the 5th to hopefully do my visa and then i will proceed with collecting my goods i believe a non o can be issued immediately at chaeng wattana but who knows lol
As for the taxes and duties to be paid i only brought tools and small stuff with me nowhere near a container full in fact from memory it was only 72 cuft but as with everything i am sure i will get fleeced at least twice
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: nookiebear on June 02, 2013, 08:09:25 PM
Best of luck
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: ban1216 on June 02, 2013, 09:58:45 PM
Thanks nookie I will need it
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: DeputyDavid on June 03, 2013, 03:35:12 AM
When I shipped a container a few years back I thought it was going to be simple as it was Thai Resident returning with used goods.  However, EVERYBODY wanted a fee, shipper fee at origin, shipper fee at destination, inspection fee, and a couple of extra fees paid directly.  All said and done about 20,000 bht to 30,000 bht in "fees" just to get the container through customs.   Of course they had to open it and take a look inside, and threatened to take everything out for another ridiculous fee.  Next time I don't think I need things that badly, will just buy stuff there.  Tools certainly the exception, if you need tools, best to ship.
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: ban1216 on June 07, 2013, 07:03:18 PM
Ok update 2nd day in bkk visited the importer for my belongings and was promptly asked for the delivery address in Bangkok ,I promptly told them that all the relevant paperwork clearly states the delivery address as being in lahan sai after a 20 minutes she came back and said she was very sorry she made a mistake  ok first hurdle cleared  no extra charge (yet) ok next thing can i draw a map from bkk to lahan sai " No but i will give you a long list of towns to pass through on the way will that be ok? " Yes thats ok excellent hurdle number 2 cleared ,ok Visa because i dont have non o i need to pay some duties but only 2980 baht (happy days)
Ok the worry here is i had to leave them my passport and i was told if i dont leave the original things can get expensive and i will need to pay full import taxes and duty due so now i have a weeks wait for my passport back again
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: nookiebear on June 09, 2013, 07:22:07 PM
You should never leave your passport with anyone  except an immigration officer who will give you proof they have it
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: gotlost on June 09, 2013, 11:06:47 PM
You should never leave your passport with anyone  except an immigration officer who will give you proof they have it

100 percent correct.......
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: DeputyDavid on June 10, 2013, 02:42:13 AM
I agree with Nookie, but I seem to remember having to do the same thing.
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: Nobby on June 10, 2013, 07:38:16 AM
Regarding the visa ,sorry I don't have a clue but make sure you take a 'wedge' with you & more importantly your Thai lady otherwise you will certainly get 'rolled over'

+1

+1
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: DeputyDavid on June 10, 2013, 09:10:18 PM
Tried to contact the ex about the passport issue, but no luck.  Best I remember is that we left HER passport because it had to be stamped by customs with "Thai returning home with used goods" which can only happen once.  She got the passport back in the mail at home town no problem.  I do remember thinking it was quite odd, but I think that a lot when over there.
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: nookiebear on June 11, 2013, 08:08:32 AM
Tried to contact the ex about the passport issue, but no luck.  Best I remember is that we left HER passport because it had to be stamped by customs with "Thai returning home with used goods" which can only happen once.  She got the passport back in the mail at home town no problem.  I do remember thinking it was quite odd, but I think that a lot when over there.
Thais don't have a legal requirement to carry their passport only their ID card.A farang does have & is required to carry their passport at all times
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: gotlost on June 11, 2013, 08:16:33 AM
Tried to contact the ex about the passport issue, but no luck.  Best I remember is that we left HER passport because it had to be stamped by customs with "Thai returning home with used goods" which can only happen once.  She got the passport back in the mail at home town no problem.  I do remember thinking it was quite odd, but I think that a lot when over there.
Thais don't have a legal requirement to carry their passport only their ID card.A farang does have & is required to carry their passport at all times

and the farang does not own the passport, his/her country does and its illegal for you to surender it.
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: ban1216 on June 12, 2013, 11:52:13 AM
All good sound advice and as i previously mentioned i did not surrender my passport easily but as the customs and immigration are in possession of my passport i dont see a major problem my belongings are coming tommorow with my passport so alls well  and sorted at minimum expense to me
thanks all
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: nookiebear on June 12, 2013, 01:05:49 PM
All good sound advice and as i previously mentioned i did not surrender my passport easily but as the customs and immigration are in possession of my passport i dont see a major problem my belongings are coming tommorow with my passport so alls well  and sorted at minimum expense to me
thanks all
You would have had a major problem if you had been asked by the BiB to produce it!!
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: ban1216 on June 12, 2013, 02:10:18 PM
Yes but luckily i had a copy from immigration that they had authenticated so would of been ok im sure lol
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: nookiebear on June 12, 2013, 06:39:42 PM
Yes but luckily i had a copy from immigration that they had authenticated so would of been ok im sure lol
Why didn't you state that in the 1st place Smartass!
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: ban1216 on June 13, 2013, 06:52:42 PM
sorry Nookie i shall try to be clearer next time my ass wasnt feeling quite as smart as usual and i only really considered the copy after the replies had been made regarding the passport allways being carried , sawadi
Anyway all sorted my belongings arrived this morning as promised with my passport all safe and sound so only 3000 baht changed hands in total after my initial shipping fee from england of £655
Cheers  party4
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: nookiebear on June 14, 2013, 08:54:29 AM
You got a decent deal,,,,,,,,,,,well done
Title: Re: customs paperwork required
Post by: ban1216 on June 15, 2013, 12:02:55 PM
Thanks and yes i am actually pleasantly surprised that no further money had to change hands happy days