Importing TV from Thailand

Taiwan Living in Taiwan
1

Before I go on, I will say I found this thread >> Is it worth to export LED HD Television from UK to Taiwan? >> but wondered if things were now updated.

This TV > tkec.com.tw/pt.aspx?cid=1131 … pid=114689

I can get it for just 34,000NT here!! (I’m in Bangkok now).

I guess I have 2 questions:

  1. Does anyone know if the cable tuning system is the same in Thailand and Taiwan?
  2. If I bring this over on the plane, am I going to get hit with customs tax (tourist visa) and if so, how high is it likely to be?

And any other issues I might have?

thank you!

2

Also consider voltage (220 in Thailand vs 110 in Taiwan)

3

I believe it’s auto switching (I’ll check on the back at the store)

And the GF has said I can just get one of these >> tw.page.bid.yahoo.com/tw/auction … 2302891815 >> if the tuner isn’t compatible.

So I think we’re good to go, apart from the issue of importing it in? Worst case tax is likely to be how much??

4

About 10% import duty + 5% VAT … if declared … else probably fine added.

5

Thank you sir - looks like that is still a great saving.

KLM charge $75 (US) to take it on the plane, I need to confirm if that is insured or not - I’ll call them tomorrow :slight_smile:

6

Even if it’s not switching (just about all computer stuff is nowadays) you can just run wires from your air conditioner outlet to power your TV.

7

Having a little read online, will bringing it in count as my personal effects? (I’ll also be brining in my old clothes, books etc from my Thai house) - or would I be pushing it too much to go through the green channel?

8

Ok - import tax confirmed at 10% - customs.gov.tw/RateWebEn/Sea … e=20110825

Not sure about VAT rate - it seems it might be different if you send something rather than take it on a plane (I’m checking about freight companies too) - you need to pay both personal and business VAT rates if you send it. But cannot find the documents to narrow this down at all… (nor the rates)

9

[quote=“monokuro”]Ok - import tax confirmed at 10% - customs.gov.tw/RateWebEn/Sea … e=20110825

Not sure about VAT rate - it seems it might be different if you send something rather than take it on a plane (I’m checking about freight companies too) - you need to pay both personal and business VAT rates if you send it. But cannot find the documents to narrow this down at all… (nor the rates)[/quote]

Import tax is only payable if you declare it. You would be totally amazed at the crap that people bring in without declaring.

10

Thailand= PAL , TAiwan = NTSC any problems?

11

this makes me remember in Bangkok airport a group of 8 indian people trying to check-in each person a 42 inch flat screen sony TV at the counter of Thai Airways …they were fighting on whether it is possible or not to check them in …

12

[quote=“urodacus”][quote=“monokuro”]Ok - import tax confirmed at 10% - customs.gov.tw/RateWebEn/Sea … e=20110825

Not sure about VAT rate - it seems it might be different if you send something rather than take it on a plane (I’m checking about freight companies too) - you need to pay both personal and business VAT rates if you send it. But cannot find the documents to narrow this down at all… (nor the rates)[/quote]

Import tax is only payable if you declare it. You would be totally amazed at the crap that people bring in without declaring.[/quote]

OK, but when they catch you … a fine will be added equal too the local invoice price plus taxes … I guess

You can bring new electronics and other stuff up to a specified amount without declaring it …

13

VAT in Taiwan is 5% for any product …

14

Lol - latest drama now is it won’t fit in a Bangkok taxi!!! Need to drop down to the 40" to get it in the side doors!!

15

And will in fit in the plane?Not afraid it will break?