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Calculate import tax + VAT

Customs duty + VAT 7% based on CIF imported goods value, showing total cost.

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Import Tax + VAT Calculator

The Import Tax + VAT Calculator estimates an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered from the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. Replace the example values with your own import tax vat figures and recalculate after changing an assumption. Treat it as a planning estimate and independently verify the current rule or provider terms.

Calculate customs duty and VAT 7% based on CIF value of imported goods. Show total cost of every item.

Product import information

Check the rate from the HS Code on the Customs Department website.

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Import tax calculation formula

  1. CIF Value = Product Price + Insurance + Shipping Cost
  2. Customs duty = CIF value × Duty rate %
  3. Excise tax = CIF value × Excise rate % (if any)
  4. VAT base = CIF + Customs duty + Excise tax
  5. VAT = VAT base × 7%
  6. Total cost = CIF + Duties + Excise + VAT

example

Imported goods CIF = 50,000 baht duty rate 20%

  • Customs duty = 50,000 × 20% = 10,000 baht
  • VAT base = 50,000 + 10,000 = 60,000 baht
  • VAT = 60,000 × 7% = 4,200 baht
  • Total cost = 50,000 + 10,000 + 4,200 = 64,200 baht

Formula used for calculation

Import tax = CIF value × tax rate

(CIF = Cost + Insurance + Freight; Rate 5%−50% depends on the product)

Calculation example

Example 1: Import goods CIF value 100,000 baht (rate 10%)

  • CIF Value = 100,000 baht
  • import tax rate = 10%
  • import tax = 100,000 × 10% = 10,000 baht

Example 2: Import luxury goods, CIF value 200,000 baht (rate 30%) + VAT 7%

  • CIF Value = 200,000 baht
  • import tax rate = 30%
  • import tax = 200,000 × 30% = 60,000 baht
  • VAT base = 200,000 + 60,000 = 260,000 baht
  • VAT 7% = 260,000 × 7% = 18,200 baht
  • All taxes included = 60,000 + 18,200 = 78,200 baht

summarize

Importers of goods from abroad must pay import taxes. According to the rate specified according to product type This tax protects domestic businesses and collects government revenue.

refer: Customs Department: Import taxes [Update 2026]

Frequently asked questions

How are import taxes (customs duties) calculated?
Customs duty = CIF value × Duty rate% where CIF = Product price (Cost) + Insurance (Insurance) + Transportation cost (Freight) Example: CIF 10,000 Baht Rate 20% = Duty 2,000 Baht
What is VAT on imports calculated from?
VAT 7% is calculated from (CIF + customs duty + excise tax, if any) together. Example: CIF 10,000 + duty 2,000 = 12,000 baht → VAT = 12,000 × 7% = 840 baht.
Do things bought online from overseas have to pay import taxes?
Imported goods with a CIF value exceeding 1,500 baht are subject to customs duty and VAT. Items with a CIF value not exceeding 1,500 baht are exempt from duty. (But currently there is consideration of adjusting this criterion)
Where can I find the import duty rate?
Import duty rates can be checked on the Customs website. (customs. go. th) by searching from the HS Code of that product. Duty rates vary according to product type and product origin.
Disclaimer: Calculation results are only estimates. The actual duty and tax rate depends on the HS Code and the origin of the product. Please check with the Customs Department.

English calculator guide

How to use the Import Tax + VAT Calculator

Use this page to test a specific import tax vat scenario. Enter your own values in the calculator above, review the units beside each field, and recalculate after changing an assumption. The result updates the import tax + vat estimate instead of relying on a generic example.

  1. Build a baseline import tax vat case with figures that match your situation.
  2. Run a second import tax vat case after changing the rate, period, quantity or other key assumption.
  3. Record the difference between the two import tax vat results and the input responsible for it.

Inputs for the import tax vat estimate

For this import tax vat calculation, check the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. The result is designed to show an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered, not a guaranteed provider price or official decision.

How the import tax vat result is calculated

The calculator applies the displayed statutory rates, thresholds and allowances to the figures you enter. Reusing the same import tax vat inputs will produce the same estimate, which makes the page suitable for controlled scenario comparisons.

Checks for a import tax vat decision

Check the effective date and confirm current rules with the relevant Thai authority or a qualified adviser. For import tax vat, Treat the result as an estimate for planning. Tax rules, eligibility and deduction limits can depend on the tax year and your evidence, so compare the result with current Revenue Department guidance or a qualified adviser. Because this calculation can affect an important financial, legal or health decision, independently verify the inputs and current rules before relying on the result.

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Last English review
26 July 2026

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