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Basically importing used vehicles is not allowed except transiting to the other countries.
Rules & Regulations of Vehicle Import in Thailand
- Importing of vehicles from overseas into Thailand is possible. An import certificate is required, this is a specialist task and your relocation/move company can assist you with this.
- Bringing your car to Thailand is not recommended. Cars are subject to high luxury tax, equal to 200% of the cars value when new as assessed by Thai Customs, plus tax on the transport fee. Therefore, it is recommended to rent, lease or buy your own car in Thailand.
- Automobile cannot 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 owners of a foreign passport.
- Automobiles and motorcycles are dutiable items (whether new or old).
Documents required to Import a Vehicle in Thailand
- Automobile registration of the foreign country.
- Driver’s licence of the country from which the car was exported.
- Original Bill Lading (B/L)
- Import permit (must be available before car is shipped to Thailand)
- Documents issued by the immigration division, Police Department granting permission for applicant to enter and establish residence in Thailand.
- In the event that the applicant enters Thailand to work for the Government or other institutions, a letter of certification from the Government Office or institution must be presented.
Tax and Duty Assessment:
The Customs value of the imported vehicles is determined on the basis of the CIF value (Cost & Insurance & Freight).
CIF Taxes on Imported Vehicle
- Autos up to 2400 cc duty is137% of CIF value.
- Autos over 2400 cc duty is 210% of CIF value.
- Motorcycles pay duty at 72% of CIF value.
- Free duty exemptions are provided to diplomatic organizations.
[1] Customs Value
- Purchase prices of new vehicles imported or exported by an authorized dealer.
- Costs of any modification or improvement of parts or accessories done on the vehicle are also taken into account.
- In case where the vehicle is damaged by any incidents other than normal use e.g car accidents, fire, etc. the price of the vehicle is discounted as appropriate.
- The Customs value for used/secondhand vehicles is discounted according to the registration period.
[2] Insurance
- In case where the cost of insurance is paid before the arrival of a vehicle, the actual cost of insurance is applied.
- In case where the cost of insurance is not available, the cost of insurance is calculated at 1% of the FOB value.
[3] Transport Cost
- In case where the latest transport cost of an authorized dealer is available, such cost is applied.
- In case where the transport cost is not available, the transport cost indicated in the Customs Code of Practices is applied e.g. the higher transport cost of the same make and model vehicle within 6 preceding months, etc.
- In case where the transport costs in are not available, the transport cost is calculated at 10% of FOB value.
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