If you’re sending personal items to loved ones or shipping products for business, getting your parcel safely from Australia to Thailand can be simple if you know what to expect. From choosing the right delivery method to understanding customs requirements, here’s what you need to know if you want to send a parcel to Thailand.
Choosing Between Air and Sea Freight
The first step is to decide how you want your parcel delivered: by air freight or sea freight? Each has its advantages depending on your budget, timeline, and the size of your shipment.
Air freight: If speed is a priority, air freight is the most efficient option. Sabuy Express offers door-to-door delivery from Australia to Thailand in as little as 5 to 7 days for most parcels. Air freight is ideal for documents, gifts, electronics, clothing, and small to medium-sized packages.
Sea freight: If cost is your priority, sea freight offers a more cost-effective option for large shipments, heavy parcels, and bulk goods. However, it takes longer, typically 45 to 60 days, depending on the route and port. If you’re relocating or sending furniture, appliances, or wholesale goods, sea freight is often the better choice.
What You Can and Can’t Send
Commonly accepted items: You can generally send most personal items, documents, printed materials, gifts, furniture, household items, electronics (without lithium batteries), and non-perishable food and packaged snacks with clear labeling. Most commercial goods can be shipped as long as they comply with Thai regulations.
Prohibited items: Obscene materials, counterfeit goods, pirated media, narcotics, and certain types of currency.
Restricted items: These may require special permits or licenses, such as foodstuffs like fresh or perishable goods and meat products, herbal medicines or supplements with unverified ingredients, weapons, or sharp objects.
If you’re in doubt, Sabuy Express can help advise you on item eligibility and customs classification.
Document Requirements for Shipping
To avoid delays, make sure your shipment is accompanied by accurate and complete documentation. Here’s what’s typically required when sending a parcel to Thailand from Australia:
- Commercial invoice or packing list (even for personal items)
- Copy of the sender’s and recipient’s ID or passport (for certain items)
- Customs declaration form
- Certificate of origin for commercial goods (if applicable)
Sabuy Express handles customs paperwork and clearance on your behalf, so you won’t have to worry about complicated forms or processes.
Import Taxes and Duties in Thailand
Thailand has a de minimis threshold of 1,500 THB (around $70 AUD) for imported items. If your parcel’s declared value exceeds this amount, the recipient may be required to pay import duties, excise taxes, or VAT. Thai customs assess these based on item type, cost, insurance, freight, and applicable HS code.
To reduce the risk of delays or extra charges, Sabuy Express provides detailed customs support and advises on proper declaration.
Why Use Sabuy Express to Send a Parcel to Thailand?
With over a decade of international shipping experience, Sabuy Express is a trusted name for cross-border delivery between Australia and Thailand. They offer convenient pickup from your address in Australia and deliver it directly to the recipient in Thailand. With real-time tracking, you can track your shipment every step of the way and receive automatic delivery updates.
When you ship through Sabuy Express, you’ll get upfront costs, including taxes, and no hidden fees. Their competitive rates make shipping anything from small items to large cargo affordable. From item inspection to packaging, customs clearance, and final delivery, Sabuy Express can assist you with the entire process.
Ready to send a parcel to Thailand? Sabuy Express will make it smooth, affordable, and hassle-free. Get a quote today.
