| Cars Importing in Thailand |
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 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.- An import certificate is required, when Importing of Cars from overseas into Thailand is possible.
- 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. Bringing your car to Thailand is not recommended.
- This permission is very difficult to obtain for owners of a foreign passport.
Automobiles and motorcycles are dutiable items (whether new or old).
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| Required Documents to Import a Cars into Thailand |
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- Original Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Driver’s licence of the country from which the car was exported.
- Automobile registration of the foreign country.
- Import permit (must be available before car is shipped to Thailand)
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| Documents issued by the immigration division, Police Department granting permission for applicant to enter and establish residence in Thailand. |
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| 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. |
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| Custom Duties (approx.) on Imported Cars in Thailand |
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- Cars/Vehicles up to 2400 cc duty is137% of CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) value.
- Cars/Vehicles over 2400 cc duty is 210% of CIF value.
- Bikes/Motorcycles pay duty at 72% of CIF value.
- Free duty exemptions are provided to diplomatic organizations.
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