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Thailand import duty schedule by HS chapter
5-30% MFN range
Thai Customs applies most-favoured-nation duty rates ranging from 5% to 30% across the HS chapters most relevant to Shein/Temu inbound parcels per the Thai Customs Department tariff database. Apparel (HS 61-62) typically attracts 30% MFN; footwear (HS 64) 30%; consumer electronics small appliances (HS 85) 5-20%; cosmetics (HS 33) 20-30%. The ACFTA preferential rate is zero for many HS lines when the consignee correctly claims origin, which most low-ticket cross-border consumers do not. VAT of 7% applies to all import value above the THB 1,500 threshold (which was effectively closed July 2024 by extending VAT to all parcels regardless of value).
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Thai Customs applies most-favoured-nation duty rates ranging from 5% to 30% across the HS chapters most relevant to Shein/Temu inbound parcels per the Thai Customs Department tariff database. Apparel (HS 61-62) typically attracts 30% MFN; footwear (HS 64) 30%; consumer electronics small appliances (HS 85) 5-20%; cosmetics (HS 33) 20-30%. The ACFTA preferential rate is zero for many HS lines when the consignee correctly claims origin, which most low-ticket cross-border consumers do not. VAT of 7% applies to all import value above the THB 1,500 threshold (which was effectively closed July 2024 by extending VAT to all parcels regardless of value).
Interpretation notes
What this tells you
Thai Customs applies most-favoured-nation duty rates ranging from 5% to 30% across the HS chapters most relevant to Shein/Temu inbound parcels per the Thai Customs Department tariff database. Apparel (HS 61-62) typically attracts 30% MFN; footwear (HS 64) 30%; consumer electronics small appliances (HS 85) 5-20%; cosmetics (HS 33) 20-30%. The ACFTA preferential rate is zero for many HS lines when the consignee correctly claims origin, which most low-ticket cross-border consumers do not. VAT of 7% applies to all import value above the THB 1,500 threshold (which was effectively closed July 2024 by extending VAT to all parcels regardless of value).
What not to do with it
Values in percent MFN duty rate. Plus 7% VAT on landed value. ACFTA preferential rates may reduce duty to zero for qualifying Chinese-origin goods if origin certification accompanies parcel.
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