Exporting a car from the UK

Post by **VAL** » February 6, 2008, 5:06 am

Does anyone know what the cost and procedure would be to export a car from the UK into Thailand ?

Post by **beer monkey** » February 6, 2008, 5:17 am

way toooo expensive and too mut grief , something like 200%-300% import Taxes/dutys on cars i do believe depending on cc etc, check out the duty tables on the links, and they don't go by the value you put on the car...., plus shipping and customs clearance import permits and all the 'correct' paperwork are needed plus your status(visa) then you have to re-reg it in LOS "if" you are successful and meet all the criteria,but too much of a headache,vehicles are much cheaper nowadays in Thailand and virtually all models makes seem to be available.(and yes some newer ones are imported, but check out the prices !!)
I bet there are plenty of cars sitting in custom houses gathering dust whilst the importer and customs agree on dutys + paperwork.

some info here..Thai customs.

http://www.customs.go.th/Customs-Eng/Pe ... sonalPer#4

and here @ Asiatrading..

http://www.asiatradingonline.com/shippingcars.htm

What was you thinking of importing..?

Post by **Kudjap or Bust** » February 6, 2008, 10:43 am

A guy I know who lives in Bangkok went through it all a couple of years back wanting to import his Aston Martin, its still in the UK as he was quoted, as mentioned above, something ridiculous like 250% of its value as import duty.

This is interesting from the asiatradingonline link above.

"If you are on a tourist visa or retirement visa you cannot import a car."

Tourist I can understand, but retirement, would have thought this is when you would like to import your beloved motor.........

Post by **izzix** » February 6, 2008, 7:26 pm

try finding a shipping company to do it ! they dont want to know as its a hassle .
you do see brit plated mercs running around so someone has it sown up- but for you forget it .no doubt some government officials have a fiddle going on .

Post by **VAL** » February 6, 2008, 8:21 pm

I sent asiatrading an email lastweek, they've not replied yet. Looking on their website it looks like 308% import duty...I don't think I'll bother!!!!!

Thanks for the info

Val

Post by **beer monkey** » February 6, 2008, 8:28 pm

out of interest what vehicle was it you wanted to import..?

Post by **Thai_1_On** » February 6, 2008, 10:39 pm

beer monkey wrote:out of interest what vehicle was it you wanted to import..?

If it's a VW bug then its worth every penny

Sadly I don't have enough coin to bing mine over

Post by **VAL** » February 7, 2008, 12:07 am

Audi TT 1.8L, 225bhp...year 2000 (w reg ) worth about 6,500 pounds

Val

Post by **Stevo** » February 7, 2008, 3:22 am

Thai_1_On wrote: Sadly I don't have enough coin to bing mine over

T_1_O.

If it's over 10 year old (I reckon Mang qualifies)... you get a big discount on the import duty... plus of course a couple of thousand $US for shipping...
might be worth looking into...
Would be good to hear that Dub of yours around town...

Post by **designer** » February 12, 2008, 7:34 pm

HI guys, I have heard that if a thai person lives out of the country for over 2 years
they can bring in a car without duty,my new wife will be living in south africa with me till 2010 so i will buy a car in her name ,and she can inport it ,thats if the information is correct

Post by **kevh** » February 12, 2008, 7:45 pm

If anyone has any further information on designers post i would love to know.

I'm getting excited.

Kev

Post by **beer monkey** » February 12, 2008, 8:02 pm

check out the asia trading link above, here is an excert.

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WHO IS ALLOWED TO IMPORT CARS TO THAILAND

The importers under the criteria listed below are eligible to import ONE used/ secondhand vehicles for personal use

1. Nonresidents & FOREIGNERS: Only those who are Nonresidents with non-immigrant visas issued by the Immigration Department and work permits issued by the Ministry of Labor to work in Thailand for at least one year at the time of importation are allowed to import motor vehicles to Thailand. If you are on a tourist visa or retirement visa you cannot import a car.

2. Thai Residents:
The Thai residents are divided into 2 categories:

1. Returning Thai residents working/studying/living abroad:

2. The permanent import of personal vehicles under this condition is allowed only when the vehicle is accompanied the owner on the change of residence and the importer have owned, possessed, and used the imported vehicles together with the valid driving license for at least one and a half year while staying abroad. Returning Thai residents marrying foreigners:

It is required that the importer have owned, possessed, and used the imported vehicle while staying abroad for at least one and a half year, from the date of transferring of ownership to the date of arriving in Thailand. In addition, a Marriage Certificate and relevant evidence indicating the change of residence to Thailand must also be shown to Customs.

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not sure about the 'duty free' part though, would find it hard to believe that it was a 'no charge' experiance.

Post by **gulfman** » February 12, 2008, 8:17 pm

Everything you require to know about import duty is on the Thai Government site www.customs.go.th

Post by **panick** » February 12, 2008, 8:19 pm

Looked into it a couple of years ago.....average import duty is 200% unless is over 10yrs old as previously mentioned then you get a discount

I was thinking of shipping a Harley Chopper over,looked.... then thought again

OK can ship in parts and re-build over here for about 7% import tax

BUT if I want to register 100% I have to show where it came from,what it is worth etc etc and back to square 1 with paying the full import tax.Next plan...I have a 95" nissan patrol SGX ,petrol engine

which I would love to have over here and convert to LPG so I thought maybe I could drive it here

BIG NO!.....how many visa's just for the vehicle + the fuel bill...and again the Import Tax to make 100% legal 1 year?....I wanna stay as legal as possible due to my being a farrang

If you find a cheap way of doing this PLEASE TELL EVERYONE!!!!

Post by **beer monkey** » February 12, 2008, 8:22 pm

panack wrote:If you find a cheap way of doing this PLEASE TELL EVERYONE!!!

Really don't think there is one...T.I.T.(not you panick lol)

Post by **panick** » February 12, 2008, 8:49 pm

beer monkey wrote:
panack wrote:If you find a cheap way of doing this PLEASE TELL EVERYONE!!!
Really don't think there is one...T.I.T.(not you panick lol)

Ray23..A.K.A Bump

was looking into it a year ago reguarding bringing in bikes, but it was one of those who you know type scenarios and obviously the outcome wasn't favourable