Shipping From Thailand To Cebu?

[CebuAndy]

Have anyone moved from Thailand to Philippines (Cebu), and what shipping company did you use?

I just received a reply from a shipping company in Thailand with their offer:

Volume: 6 cbm gross (crated)

Estimated Total Charge: THB 96,950.00 = USD 3.044

+VAT 7%: THB 6,786.50 = USD 213

Volume: 8 cbm gross (crated)

Estimated Total Charge: THB 117,750.00 = USD 3.698

+VAT 7%: THB 8,242.50 = USD 258

This quotation excludes peak season surcharge, general rate increase, customs inspection, customs duties and taxes, bond or storage charges, demurrage or container detention fees, additional transport/hiring or associated costs.

A 20’ container – regardless if there are household electronics not in commercial quantity and for as long as there is no motor vehicle, guns, Php20,000 for duty and tax = USD 476

Needless to say, I was chocked that it cost so much, to send less than 1/4 of a 20 feet container.

Any experience in shipping from Thailand to Cebu?

Any recommendations of Shipping company in Cebu?

[CebuAndy]

Still hope for some recommendations.

6 cbm best quote now is THB 75.000 or USD 2419

8 cbm " THB 85.000 or USD 2741

Got this information about tax and duty:

Tourist / Temporary visitors:

Household goods and personal effects are subject to a 15 % duty and 12% tax.

Tourist and temporary visitors are holders of a 9(a) visa, and do not have any tax exemption privilege.

Non-residents with 9 / 13A / 47 visa:

All household goods and personal effects are duty / tax free.

[Steve & Myrlita]

Non-residents with 9 / 13A / 47 visa:

All household goods and personal effects are duty / tax free.

13A is Resident visa.

[CebuAndy]

Just copied information given to me by shipping company. Thanks for the correction. :)

Edited August 6, 2012 by CebuAndy