International shipping from Thailand, with published rates

TH → US

Thailand to United States

A 20ft container from Laem Chabang to Los Angeles currently runs $1,800 to $2,600 with 18 to 25 day transit. East Coast ports add roughly $900 and 12 days via the Panama Canal.

TH → GB

Thailand to United Kingdom

Sea freight from Laem Chabang to Felixstowe or Southampton runs 28 to 35 days, with a 20ft container at $1,500 to $2,200. UK VAT of 20 percent applies to virtually all imports.

TH → AU

Thailand to Australia

Thailand to Australia is one of the fastest and cheapest deep-sea lanes we run: 12 to 18 days to Sydney or Melbourne, a 20ft container from $1,100, and duty-free entry for most Thai goods under TAFTA.

TH → DE

Thailand to Germany

Thailand to Hamburg sea freight takes 30 to 38 days with a 20ft container at $1,400 to $2,100. EU rules apply: duty-free under EUR 150, import VAT of 19 percent from the first euro.

TH → JP

Thailand to Japan

Thailand to Japan runs 7 to 12 days by sea with a 20ft container at $700 to $1,200, and most Thai goods enter duty-free under the JTEPA agreement with a Certificate of Origin.

TH → SG

Thailand to Singapore

The shortest deep-sea lane we run: 3 to 5 days port to port, a 20ft container from $350, and GST of 9 percent as effectively the only import charge, with almost all goods duty-free.

TH → CA

Thailand to Canada

Thailand to Vancouver takes 20 to 28 days with a 20ft container at $2,000 to $2,800. Canada's postal de minimis is only CAD 20, so most parcels attract GST at the border.

TH → AE

Thailand to United Arab Emirates

Thailand to Jebel Ali runs 10 to 16 days by sea with a 20ft container at $900 to $1,500. UAE import costs are low: 5 percent duty on most goods, 5 percent VAT, and an AED 300 parcel threshold.

TH → FR

Thailand to France

Thailand to Le Havre runs 29 to 36 days by sea with a 20ft container at $1,450 to $2,150. Standard EU thresholds apply: duty above EUR 150, import VAT of 20 percent from zero.