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Online shoppers face import duties up to 30% from January

Starting January 1, 2027, the Customs Department will impose import duties up to 30% on goods purchased from foreign e-commerce platforms.
The cabinet approved revoking existing duty exemptions to combat false value declarations and address challenges in inspecting 240 million annual imported parcels.
Duties will follow standard customs tariff schedules, capped at 30%, aiming to protect domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and boost annual duty collection by 6.3 billion baht.
Key product categories affected by increased duties include plastic goods (rising to 30%), decorative items/imitation jewelry (previously duty-free), bags (20%), and sports equipment (10%).

AI In-brief Today 10:36

Riders cautious over E-Bike subsidy plan

Government proposes substantial e-bike subsidy: The Excise Department plans a 17,000-baht subsidy for 400,000 electric motorcycles to combat high fuel prices and accelerate clean energy adoption.
Commercial riders express debt concerns: Despite the subsidy, food delivery and commercial riders are wary of high upfront e-bike costs, fearing new debt and disruption to their daily income.
Demand for durable, reliable models: Riders emphasize the need for robust electric models capable of heavy, all-day operation to ensure uninterrupted livelihoods.
Public seeks transparency and trade-in options: The public calls for clear eligibility rules and a trade-in program to further reduce transition costs and expand access to electric vehicles.

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