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Thai Latex Pillow Import Calculator (Australia)
60 × 40 × 12 cm latex pillows, 6 per carton, at an example $14. TAFTA duty is 0%, but freight is charged on volume.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 9404.90.00 (stat. 40)
- MFN / general rate
- 5%
- Preferential rate
- Free — TAFTACondition: TAFTA certificate of origin for Thai originating goods (Schedule 6).
- Import VAT / GST
- 10%10% GST on the value of the taxable importation (customs value + duty + international freight and insurance).
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | With TAFTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 5% | 0% |
| Customs duty | 5% | 0% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (10%) | +10.5% | +10% |
| Duty + import tax | 15.5% | 10% |
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on FOB value (international freight excluded). The calculator below applies the duty % to goods + freight, so it errs on the high side.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $0.40/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
Preset starting value. Replace it with the rate from your destination's HS-code lookup (US: HTS, EU: TARIC, UK: HMRC).
Enter supplier cost and freight in USD. Results are converted to your display currency at the static reference rate shown below.
Rate used: 1 USD = 1.52 AUD (reference table, 2026-09-01). Static snapshot — confirm the live rate with your bank before committing to a purchase order.
Suggested retail (per unit)
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Same shipment, three Incoterms. The total you end up paying barely moves; what changes is how much sits on the supplier’s invoice and how much lands on you later as freight, duty and tax.
| Incoterm | Supplier invoices you | You still pay | Total landed | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBGoods on board at origin port. You arrange and pay freight, insurance, duty, tax and clearance. | A$6,384.00 | A$1,760.86 | A$8,144.86 | A$27.15 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | A$7,197.14 | A$947.71 | A$8,144.86 | A$27.15 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | A$8,144.86 | A$0.00 | A$8,144.86 | A$27.15 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Thailand is a leading producer of natural latex, and the Thailand–Australia FTA has phased almost every rate to free; Schedule 6 lists only beer- and spirits-type exceptions. Latex pillows in 9404.90.00 therefore enter free instead of paying the 5% general rate, as long as a TAFTA certificate of origin comes with the goods.
The real cost driver is the air in the carton. Pillows are light but bulky, so chargeable weight is volumetric: check the CBM result in the calculator before you compare quotes. GST of 10% is charged on the value of the taxable importation, which includes international freight and insurance, so bulky freight feeds into GST too.
FAQ
What duty applies to latex pillows from Thailand?
Free under TAFTA (Schedule 6) with a certificate of origin; the general rate for 9404.90.00 is 5% (checked 2026-10-01).
How is GST calculated on imports into Australia?
10% of the value of the taxable importation: customs value plus duty plus the cost of international transport and insurance.
Why is freight so high for pillows?
Carriers charge the higher of gross and volumetric weight. A 62 × 42 × 50 cm carton has a volumetric weight of about 26 kg even if it weighs under 10 kg.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Thai Latex Pillow Import Calculator (Australia)?
Volumetric weight converts box dimensions (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5,000 into chargeable kilograms. Ocean LCL and air freight bill on whichever is higher between actual gross weight and volumetric weight, so low-density bulky goods inflate landed cost even when light.
How is landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. Retail price for an X% margin = landed cost ÷ (1 − X/100). At 45% margin, every $1 of landed cost requires $1.82 of retail price.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.
What's the difference between Incoterms FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers to the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance. CIF (Cost Insurance Freight): the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, but you handle customs clearance and last-mile. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): the seller delivers to your door with all duties paid — most expensive but simplest.
Which payment method is safest for a first international B2B order?
Small orders (under $10K): T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Medium ($10–50K): L/C (letter of credit) with the bank as escrow. Large (over $50K): escrow via Alibaba Trade Assurance or pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Never pay 100% upfront on a first transaction.