Answer: When the importers arrive in Thailand, they have to contact the Customs office at the port of entry to clear the household effects from the Customs custody. They will need to prepare all documents as required by Customs to claim tax and duty free importation of the personal/household effects and follow the processes listed below :

1. The importer/agent submits an Application for Tax and Duty Free Allowance, Import Declaration (draft), and all supporting documents to the Customs office at the port of entry;
2. Customs officer verifies the documents and the Application for Tax and Duty Free Allowance and charges taxes and duties on any household effects not eligible for tax and duty free allowance;
3. Authorized customs officer approves the application;
4. The importer/agent submits the import declaration to the e-Customs system;
5. The importer/agent pays taxes and duties (if any) at the Cashier Division, and then contact the Customs to release goods; and
6. Customs inspects the imported household effects against the Declaration. If there is no discrepancy between the Declaration made and the goods inspected, all goods will be released.