Shipping from Thailand to Australia
Importing from Thailand to Australia
Thailand supplies Australian businesses with everything from vehicles and parts to air conditioners, homewares, rubber products and food. Fastrak Logistics manages your freight from Thai suppliers to Sydney and anywhere in Australia, with customs clearance and delivery handled by the same team.
We’ll help you choose between FCL, LCL and air freight, check your supplier’s documents, and keep you updated until your goods arrive.
We ship from Laem Chabang and Bangkok, and by air from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
Sea Freight from Thailand
- FCL (full container): a 20ft or 40ft container for your goods only. Usually the best value from around 13 to 15 cubic metres.
- LCL (shared container): pay only for the space you use, ideal for smaller orders.
- Supplier consolidation: combine goods from several suppliers into one shipment.
See our sea freight service for more on FCL and LCL.
Air Freight from Thailand
For urgent, small or high-value shipments, air freight gets your goods to Australia in days rather than weeks, with customs clearance on arrival.
How Importing from Thailand Works
- Quote: send us your supplier’s location, cargo volume (CBM), weight and Incoterms.
- Booking: we book space and coordinate pickup with your supplier.
- Origin: our overseas agents collect, consolidate if needed, and handle export clearance.
- Documents: we check your paperwork before the goods arrive.
- Customs and biosecurity: clearance is arranged through our licensed customs broker partners.
- Delivery: to your door, or into storage until you need it.
Documents You’ll Need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air)
- TAFTA certificate of origin, to claim free trade agreement duty rates
- Import approvals or compliance documents for regulated goods such as vehicles
- Packing declaration for FCL and FCX containers
- Treatment certificates or ISPM 15 marks for any timber packaging
Save on Duty with TAFTA
Under the Thailand–Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA), goods made in Thailand that meet the rules of origin can enter Australia duty-free.
To claim it, you need a TAFTA certificate of origin issued in Thailand by the Department of Foreign Trade or another authorised body. Some goods may also qualify under AANZFTA or RCEP. GST of 10% still applies.
Vehicles, Parts and Regulated Goods
Vehicles, vehicle parts, electrical goods and some building products are common imports from Thailand, and several are regulated in Australia. Vehicles need an import approval, electrical goods must meet Australian safety standards, and building products and vehicle parts are among the goods the Australian Border Force checks for asbestos.
Check what applies to your goods before you order, and ask us if you’re unsure.
Shipping from Thailand FAQs
How long does shipping from Thailand to Australia take?
Sea freight from Laem Chabang to Sydney usually takes around two to three weeks port to port. Air freight usually takes a few days. We confirm the expected transit time with your quote.
Do I pay import duty on goods from Thailand?
Under TAFTA, Thai goods that meet the rules of origin can enter Australia duty-free with a valid TAFTA certificate of origin. GST of 10% generally still applies.
Who issues a TAFTA certificate of origin?
Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade, or another body authorised by the Thai Government. Ask your supplier to arrange it before shipping.
Can I import a vehicle from Thailand?
Yes, but vehicles need an import approval under Australian road vehicle rules before they ship. We can help with the freight and clearance once approval is in place.
Get a Quote for Shipping from Thailand
Tell us where your supplier is and what you’re shipping, and we’ll come back with a competitive sea or air freight quote. Call 1300 816 433.
