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Starting in 2026, Thailand plans to impose tariffs on all imported parcels.
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Release time: 2025-11-10
Overview: Starting January 1, 2026, Thailand will officially abolish its “tax-free policy for cross-border goods valued at 1,500 Thai baht (about 300 RMB) or less”—all imported parcels will now be subject to customs duties! This is another major move in Thailand’s tax reform, following the introduction of value-added tax on low-value goods in July 2024 (which has already generated an additional 2 billion Thai baht in revenue). It is estimated that this new measure will generate approximately 3 billion Thai baht in additional customs revenue each year—potentially rising as high as 10 billion Thai baht.
Starting January 1, 2026, Thailand will officially abolish its “tax-free policy for cross-border goods valued at 1,500 Thai baht (about 300 RMB) or less”—all imported parcels will now be subject to customs duties!
This is another major move in Thailand’s tax reform, following the imposition of value-added tax on low-value goods in July 2024 (which has already generated an additional 2 billion Thai baht in revenue). It is expected to generate approximately 3 billion Thai baht in additional customs revenue annually—potentially rising as high as 10 billion Thai baht.
🔍 Who is affected?
Consumer:
Short-term impact: Prices of ultra-low-priced imported goods (such as beauty sample products, daily necessities, and small appliances) have risen, putting greater pressure on low-income groups who rely on low-cost overseas online shopping.
Long-term trend: The number of ultra-low-priced products is decreasing, and shopping choices are shifting toward mid-to-high-end or locally produced goods.
E-commerce platform & sellers:
Major platforms such as Shopee and Lazada require submission of “Declared Value per Item + Tariff Classification.” Non-compliance may affect customs clearance efficiency.
Small-scale parcel splitting and tax evasion practices on social media platforms will be severely cracked down upon.
🛠️ Supporting measures by the Thai government
Implement a “single tax rate system”: In the future, all imported parcels will be taxed at a uniform rate (Reference: In 2024, the import value of low-value goods reached 30 billion Thai baht; a 10% tax rate alone could generate an additional revenue of 3 billion baht).
Customs Upgrade: Laem Chabang Customs has been designated as an import and export supervision point, eliminating the need for repeated declarations of goods transshipped through the Laem Chabang Port and accelerating export tax refunds.
Platform Collaboration: Jointly monitor e-commerce platforms for illegal products and imported products requiring licenses, thereby closing regulatory loopholes.
🗣️ Industry Call to Action: Stricter Regulation + Digital Transformation
Thailand’s leading local e-commerce player has put forward three key demands:
Following Indonesia’s example: Ban platforms from selling imported goods priced below 3,200 Thai baht (US$100) to protect local small and medium-sized enterprises.
System Upgrade: Establish a direct digital connection between customs and the platform, enabling “Prepaid Taxes (DDP)” at checkout to prevent recipients from incurring additional charges.
Clarify the rules: Determine whether the policy applies to the “Free Trade Zone” (where a large volume of Chinese goods are imported, helping to avoid regulatory ambiguity).
⚖️ The dual impact of the new regulations
✅ Long-term positive:
Improve tax fairness and enhance the competitiveness of domestic manufacturing;
Regulate the e-commerce market and reduce the impact of low-priced, inferior-quality goods.
❌ Short-term challenge:
Consumer shopping costs are rising;
Small sellers who rely heavily on low-priced imports are facing pressure to transform.
💡 Seller’s recommendation
Seller: Please promptly complete the product declaration data, adjust your pricing strategy, and pay close attention to the detailed rules of the free trade zone policies to avoid violations.
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