Is ordering from Japan yourself worth it?

Some product pages (such as iPhones from Apple Store Japan) and One Piece card pages show Japanese shop prices converted to baht, but that isn't what you'd actually pay if you ordered it yourself.

Import tax has changed

Since 1 January 2026, Thai Customs no longer exempts imports worth up to 1,500 baht, so goods ordered from abroad are taxed from the first baht: import duty for the item's tariff code, plus 7% VAT calculated on the item price + shipping + duty.

koomza only counts what's certain

• Duty rates differ by tariff code, so we don't guess them
• The 7% VAT is certain, so the Japanese price × 1.07 is the minimum you'd pay (shipping and duty only add to it)
• If that minimum is already above the best Thai price with stock, buying in Thailand is cheaper for sure
• If it's still lower, we show the gap, but you need to add shipping, duty (if any) and think about warranty before deciding

Don't forget warranty

Items bought abroad usually have no Thai official warranty; repairs mean shipping it back or paying yourself. Make sure the savings are worth that risk.