Thailand Import Duty & VAT Calculator
Rates last verified 2026-06-03.
Work out what your imports will actually cost to land in Thailand — before you commit to an order or a shipment. This calculator computes the import duty and the 7% VAT, then totals everything into a single landed cost.
Thailand charges duty on the CIF customs value, then VAT (7%) on the customs value plus the duty. Origin matters: ASEAN and other FTAs (ATIGA, RCEP) can bring duty to 0%. Note that Thailand has removed its low-value de minimis — duty and VAT now apply from the first baht.
Enter your figures in the calculator above to see your full landed cost.
How import duty and VAT work in Thailand
Two charges apply: import duty and 7% VAT (plus excise on excisable goods). Duty is worked out first, then VAT builds on it.
Customs value (the duty base)
Duty is charged on the CIF customs value — the price of the goods plus transport and insurance to the Thai port. On FOB or EXW terms, add the international freight and insurance to reach it.
Import duty rates
Rates vary widely by HS code. Apparel applied duty is typically ~12%–15% (some lines reach ~30%); ITA computers are 0%, though consumer electronics (AV gear) carry duty. A free-trade agreement — ATIGA (ASEAN), RCEP, and bilateral deals — can bring qualifying goods to 0% with valid proof of origin.
VAT — charged on duty too
VAT is 7%, charged on the customs value + import duty (and any excise). Because the duty is already in the base, you effectively pay VAT on the duty as well.
The end of the de minimis
Thailand's low-value relief has been removed in stages. 7% VAT has applied to imports under THB 1,500 since July 2024, and from 1 January 2026, customs duty also applies to goods valued from THB 1 — so there is no de minimis anymore.
Other charges
Customs brokerage is a private cost entered here as an estimate.
Incoterms: what your supplier price already includes
The Incoterm decides what's already inside the supplier's price, and therefore what you add to reach the CIF customs value.
EXW (Ex Works). Goods only — add origin handling, export clearance, foreign inland freight, international freight and insurance to Thailand.
FOB / FCA. The supplier has cleared and loaded the goods at origin; you add international freight and insurance to reach the customs value.
CFR / CPT. International carriage is in the price; you still add insurance.
CIF / CIP. Freight and insurance to Thailand are both included — that figure is essentially your customs value.
DAP / DDP. Under DDP the seller has paid the Thai duty and VAT. Under DAP they deliver but you still owe them.
The Thailand-specific point
Thailand's customs value is CIF, so freight and insurance are in the duty base, and VAT builds on customs value + duty. The biggest lever is origin — qualifying ASEAN/FTA goods drop to 0% duty. Pick the Incoterm that matches your invoice and set duty to 0% if you hold valid origin.
Worked example: ฿100,000 shipment
Take a consignment of ฿100,000 of general goods, bought FOB, with ฿12,000 of freight and ฿1,000 of insurance. Assume 10% duty and the 7% VAT.
| Line item | Basis | Amount (THB) |
|---|---|---|
| Goods (FOB) | supplier price | 100,000 |
| International freight | 12,000 | |
| Insurance | 1,000 | |
| Customs value (CIF) | goods + freight + insurance | 113,000 |
| Duty @ 10% | 10% of customs value | 11,300 |
| VAT base | customs value + duty | 124,300 |
| VAT @ 7% | 7% of the base | 8,701 |
The customs value is ฿113,000. Duty of ฿11,300 sits on it, and VAT is charged on ฿124,300 (customs value + duty), giving ฿8,701.
100,000 + 12,000 + 1,000 + 11,300 + 8,701 = ฿133,001.
The duty and VAT together add about ฿20,001 on ฿100,000 of goods — roughly 20%. With valid ASEAN/FTA origin the duty drops to 0%, leaving mostly the 7% VAT.
Thailand import duty rates by product category
Representative CIF-basis duty rates for common product categories imported into Thailand. Actual rates depend on the exact HS classification — treat these as a starting point and confirm your code with the official tariff. Rates last verified 2026-06-03.
| Product category | Import duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| General manufactured goods (no FTA) | 10%Thailand's MFN duty varies widely by HS code. Look it up on the Thai Customs tariff; an FTA can reduce it to 0%. | 7% |
| Goods with valid FTA origin (ATIGA, RCEP, ASEAN+…) | 0% | 7% |
| Clothing & apparel | 15%Apparel applied duty is typically ~12%–15%, but some lines reach ~30%. Verify the HS code; FTA origin can bring it to 0%. | 7% |
| Electronics & computers | 0%ITA computers/IT hardware are 0%; consumer electronics (AV, reception apparatus) run ~10%–30%. Verify the HS code. | 7% |
| Toys & games | 10%Thai MFN duty on toys (HS 9503) is commonly around 10%, but rates vary by exact HS code — verify the line on the Thai Customs tariff. | 7% |
| Furniture & lighting | 20%Thai MFN duty on furniture and lighting (HS 9403/9405) is typically around 20%; the rate varies by exact HS code, so verify the line. | 7% |
| Cosmetics & skincare | 20%Thai MFN duty on finished cosmetics and skincare (HS 3304) is commonly around 20% (some perfumery lines run higher); verify the exact HS code as rates vary. | 7% |
| Jewellery & watches | 10%Thai MFN duty is roughly 10%–20% for jewellery (HS 7113) and around 5% for watches (HS 9101/9102); the figure shown is representative — verify the exact HS code. | 7% |
| Kitchen & homeware | 20%Thai MFN duty on household and tableware (e.g. ceramic/glass tableware HS 6911–7013, iron/steel household articles HS 7323) is commonly around 20%, but base-metal cutlery (HS 8211/8215) is often lower (~5%–10%) — verify the exact HS code. | 7% |
| Sporting goods & fitness | 10%Thai MFN duty on sporting goods and fitness equipment (HS 9506) is commonly around 10%; the rate varies by exact HS code — verify the line. | 7% |
| Bags, luggage & leather goods | 20%Thai MFN duty on bags, luggage and leather goods (HS 4202) is typically around 20%; verify the exact HS code as rates vary. | 7% |
| Automotive parts & accessories | 10%Thai MFN duty on automotive parts and accessories (HS 8708) is commonly around 10%, though some lines reach ~30%; verify the exact HS code. | 7% |
Need help clearing this shipment?
Get a freight or customs-broker quote, or work with a trusted partner. These figures are estimates — a broker confirms the exact classification and duty.
Or go straight to a partner:
Some of these are affiliate links — where they are, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. They are independent third parties; confirm any quote directly.
Frequently asked questions
How is import VAT calculated in Thailand?+
VAT is 7% of the customs value (CIF) plus the import duty (and any excise tax). So you pay VAT on the duty as well as the goods and freight. On a ฿113,000 customs value with ฿11,300 duty, the VAT base is ฿124,300 and VAT is ฿8,701.
Does Thailand still have a de minimis for cheap parcels?+
No. 7% VAT has applied to low-value imports under THB 1,500 since July 2024, and from 1 January 2026 customs duty also applies to goods valued from THB 1. So there's no duty-free or VAT-free threshold anymore.
Is Thai import duty based on CIF or FOB?+
On CIF. The customs value is the price of the goods plus transport and insurance to the Thai port, so freight and insurance are in the duty base. If you bought FOB, add them to reach the customs value.
Do ASEAN/FTA goods avoid duty in Thailand?+
Yes — qualifying goods under ATIGA (ASEAN), RCEP and other agreements can be imported at 0% duty with valid proof of origin. Without it, the MFN rate applies (apparel typically ~12%–15%, up to ~30% for some lines; ITA electronics 0%). 7% VAT still applies either way.
Is this an official quote from Thai Customs?+
No. This is an estimate to help you plan. Your actual duty and VAT depend on the HS classification, customs value and origin, determined at clearance by the Thai Customs Department. Treat the figures here as indicative and confirm the rates before relying on them.
Sources
Import duty calculators for other countries
- Australia import duty
- United States import duty
- United Kingdom import duty
- Canada import duty
- Germany import duty
- India import duty
- New Zealand import duty
- Japan import duty
- Singapore import duty
- Mexico import duty
- Brazil import duty
- South Korea import duty
- Vietnam import duty
- Indonesia import duty
- United Arab Emirates import duty
- Switzerland import duty
- Turkey import duty
Estimates only — not customs, tax, or legal advice. Duty and tax depend on exact HS classification and current rules; always confirm with the official customs authority before relying on these figures. Read the full disclaimer.