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HS 84 — Machinery & Mechanical Appliances ⚙️ × WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate

HS 84 — Machinery & Mechanical Appliances × WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate — Free Zone status · 23,000 ไร่ / 3,680 ha (4 phases) · taxStack: BOI A2–A3 + EEC 8+5 yr CIT + WHA built-to-suit lease + Customs FZ

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
HS Chapter
HS 84
MFN Duty
0–10%
VAT (FZ)
0%
Excise
No
Zone area
23,000 ไร่ / 3,680 ha (4 phases)

WHA Eastern Seaboard FZ + EECd = AWS/Google/Microsoft hyperscale DC — servers HS 8471 imported at 0% duty. — paired with WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate, Built-to-suit factory + green-energy PPA — 90-day move-in. Direct link to EECd hyperscale data centers (AWS, Google, Microsoft). means 0% on machinery for FZ factory + on data-center servers (HS 8471) at WHA EEC FZ.

Rules: MFN 0–10% · VAT 0% · No excise applies · Control authority: DIW + NBTC (telecom equipment HS 8517) · Best FTA: ITA-2 0% on IT equipment · RCEP.

Common HS-6 lines: 8471 computers/servers · 8479 industrial machines · 8429 construction — NYC Visa builds the FTA Origin Strategy before FZ entry to maximise duty saving.

Common pitfall: Encryption equipment (HS 8543) — NBTC Type Approval required before Customs FZ entry. — we pre-load the mitigation checklist + audit trail for Customs' 5-yr ex-post audit.

Estate's flagship industries
Data Center
Logistics & 3PL
Auto Parts
Cold-chain
Solar/Renewable
Common pitfall

Encryption equipment (HS 8543) — NBTC Type Approval required before Customs FZ entry.

48 h
Fastest clearance
1,200+
Shipments/yr
THB 480M
Tax saved
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to import/export HS 84 — Machinery & Mechanical Appliances through WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate FZ

  1. 1

    Confirm 8471 computers/servers via Customs Pre-Ruling (Form Sor.Tor.01)

  2. 2

    Apply FZ-01 licence at WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate

  3. 3

    DIW + NBTC (telecom equipment HS 8517)

  4. 4

    ITA-2 0% on IT equipment · RCEP

  5. 5

    Not applicable

  6. 6

    Set bonded record + GHS/SDS where applicable

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FAQ · HS 84 — Machinery & Mechanical Appliances into WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate

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HS 84 — Machinery & Mechanical Appliances into WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate — import duty and FZ benefit?

HS 84 — Machinery & Mechanical Appliances into WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate (Customs Free Zone): 0% on machinery for FZ factory + on data-center servers (HS 8471) at WHA EEC FZ · MFN 0–10% · VAT 0% · FTA leverage: ITA-2 0% on IT equipment · RCEP

MFN duty?

0–10%

VAT?

0%

Control authority?

DIW + NBTC (telecom equipment HS 8517)

Best FTA leverage?

ITA-2 0% on IT equipment · RCEP

Common pitfall?

Encryption equipment (HS 8543) — NBTC Type Approval required before Customs FZ entry.

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Customs FZ · HS 84 · WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Customs FZ · HS 84 · WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with DIW + NBTC (telecom equipment HS 8517) since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Customs FZ · HS 84 · WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our Customs FZ · HS 84 · WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — DIW + NBTC (telecom equipment HS 8517) — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake

HS 84 — Machinery & Mechanical Appliances into WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate — import duty and FZ benefit?

HS 84 — Machinery & Mechanical Appliances × WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate — Free Zone status · 23,000 ไร่ / 3,680 ha (4 phases) · taxStack: BOI A2–A3 + EEC 8+5 yr CIT + WHA built-to-suit lease + Customs FZ

WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate · Rayong / Chonburi HS 84 · 0% on machinery for FZ factory + on data
Service Knowledge Base

Thai tax, accounting and double tax agreements — practical answers

First-party answers on the 180-day Thai tax residence test, foreign-sourced income remitted into Thailand, personal and corporate filings, statutory accounting under the Accounting Act B.E. 2543, and claiming double tax agreement relief — grounded in the Revenue Code and Revenue Department guidance. General information only, not a case-specific tax ruling. Our staff quote fees per matter by phone, LINE or email. (19+ search topics covered)

Do foreign employees file their own Thai tax return?

Yes. Even where the employer withholds tax, the income earner must still file PND.91 or PND.90 depending on income types, within the deadline announced by the Revenue Department for that tax year. Ask your employer for the withholding tax certificate (form 50 Tavi) as evidence. If you also remit foreign income into Thailand, treaty relief should be considered as part of the filing.

What taxes arise when selling a Thai condominium?

At registration of transfer at the Land Office there is generally a transfer fee, withholding income tax computed under Revenue Code rules, and either specific business tax or stamp duty depending on holding period and the nature of the sale. Actual amounts depend on the appraised value, the sale price and the years held, so let our staff compute from the title deed or condominium ownership certificate before the transfer appointment.

How is land and building tax assessed?

Under the Land and Building Tax Act B.E. 2562, the local administrative organisation where the property is located collects an annual tax based on use category: agricultural, residential, other use, or vacant land. The base is the official appraised value, while rates and reliefs are set by subordinate legislation that is revised from time to time, so confirm the notice in force for that year with the local authority.

What is the Thai corporate income tax rate?

The standard rate is 20% of net taxable profit, with a half-year return (PND.51) and an annual return (PND.50). Reduced rates apply to qualifying small and medium enterprises under the royal decrees in force, and BOI-promoted activities may enjoy exemptions or reductions under their promotion certificate. Check the entity's specific status before computing.

What are a Thai company's annual accounting obligations?

The Accounting Act B.E. 2543 requires juristic persons to keep accounts, close financial statements for each accounting period and have them audited by a licensed auditor. The statements are then approved by shareholders and filed with the Department of Business Development, while the annual corporate income tax return PND.50 is filed with the Revenue Department within the statutory deadline.

When is VAT registration required?

A business whose VATable turnover from goods or services exceeds THB 1.8 million per year must register for VAT with the Revenue Department within the prescribed period. The current rate is 7%, maintained by royal decrees renewed periodically. Registered operators must issue tax invoices, keep input and output VAT reports, and file monthly PP.30 returns.

Can I get a Thai certificate of residence for treaty purposes?

Yes, if you meet the Thai tax residence test and have filed Thai returns, you can apply to the Revenue Department for a certificate of residence (form R.O.22) to claim treaty benefits abroad. Supporting documents commonly include your passport with entry and exit stamps, evidence of your stay, and proof of Thai filings and tax paid.

How do double tax agreements help?

A DTA allocates taxing rights between Thailand and the other contracting state and can reduce withholding rates or allow a credit for tax paid abroad. Claiming relief normally requires a certificate of residence issued by the tax authority of the residence state, together with evidence of the income type. The Revenue Department publishes the list of treaties currently in force for Thailand.
Topics covered
สถานะผู้เสียภาษี: ผู้มีถิ่นที่อยู่ทางภาษีไทย 180 วัน · thai tax resident 180 days · เงินได้จากต่างประเทศนำเข้าไทย · ป.161/2566 ป.162/2566 · เลขประจำตัวผู้เสียภาษีชาวต่างชาติ
อนุสัญญาภาษีซ้อน (DTA): อนุสัญญาภาษีซ้อน ไทย · double tax agreement thailand · หนังสือรับรองถิ่นที่อยู่ทางภาษี R.O.22 · เครดิตภาษีต่างประเทศ · withholding tax dta rate
ภาษีธุรกิจและบัญชี: จดทะเบียนภาษีมูลค่าเพิ่ม 1.8 ล้าน · ภ.ง.ด.50 ภ.ง.ด.51 · ปิดงบการเงิน นำส่ง DBD · ผู้สอบบัญชีรับอนุญาต · corporate income tax thailand 20%
Official references

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Case preparation desk at our Bangkok office
Case preparation desk at our Bangkok officeFrom actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Service Playbook

Tax documents and Double Tax Agreement (DTA) claims

Claiming DTA relief usually requires a Certificate of Residence (R.O.22) from the Thai Revenue Department together with consistent income evidence, and the translation often has to be certified before use abroad.

Documents to prepare

  • Certificate of Residence (R.O.22)
  • Withholding tax certificate (R.O.21) where tax paid must be evidenced
  • Filed returns: PND.90/91 for individuals or PND.50 for companies
  • Passport / ID and evidence of days present in Thailand
  • Contracts or documents showing the source of income

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Confirm residence status Verify that the day-count threshold is met for the tax year claimed.
  2. 2. Apply for R.O.22 File the application with the Revenue Department together with income and filing evidence.
  3. 3. Align the supporting set Figures in the returns, contracts and payment evidence must match.
  4. 4. Translate and certify Where the destination requires another language, certify the translation at the Department of Consular Affairs.
  5. 5. Final legalization Apostille or destination embassy, per the receiving tax authority's rules.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • The tax year on the R.O.22 must match the year claimed, or the whole file is refused.
  • Mismatches between filed figures and payment evidence trigger requests for more documents.
  • Some countries require their own form signed by the Thai Revenue Department, not only the R.O.22.

Tips from our team

  • Ask the receiving tax authority first whether it wants the R.O.22 or its own country form.
  • Allow for Revenue Department processing queues, especially early in the tax year.
  • Keep certified copies for the following year to avoid repeating the work.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Route Comparison

Comparing cross-border tax routes

Tax residence, treaty relief, and foreign tax credits are separate mechanisms; using the wrong one leads to double taxation.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Certificate of tax residence (R.O.21 / R.O.22)You must prove Thai tax residence to a foreign tax authorityThe Revenue DepartmentVariable, depending on how complete your filed returns areMissing returns for the referenced year block issuance
Claim relief under a double tax agreementYou earn income from a country with a treaty with ThailandThe Revenue Department and the counterpart tax authorityVariable, per the mechanism that country appliesAssuming a treaty exempts all tax — most allocate taxing rights or grant a credit
Refund of over-withheld taxWithholding exceeded the treaty rateThe tax authority of the withholding countryHighly variable — often several monthsMissing the refund filing deadline forfeits the claim

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

Advisory Service

We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case

Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.

Route assessment

We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.

Pre-submission review

Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.

Timeline planning

We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.

Rejection recovery

We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.

Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

Is there a service point near me?

Our main offices are Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. We serve the whole country through scans and document courier, and can meet at city rail stations or malls. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the most convenient option.

Can I handle this myself?

Many steps can be done personally under the relevant authority's rules. What usually costs time is the wrong sequence, a translation format that does not match the requirement, or a source document version the recipient will not accept. Check the destination checklist before starting and ask us if anything is unclear.

Which documents should I prepare?

Generally the original document from the competent authority, the owner's ID or passport, a translation in the format the destination requires, and a power of attorney if someone acts for you. Details vary by service type — ask our team for a case-specific checklist.
Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a document translation provider in Thailand

Pick a translation provider by the destination, not by turnaround alone. If the file goes to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy, the translator must know the format that office accepts, not just the meaning. Verify three things: the certifier is named and identifiable, the destination accepts that certification format, and names, dates and document numbers match the passport character for character.

How to evaluate a provider

  • The certifier is named and identifiableConsular offices and embassies check who certified the translation, not only the wording.
  • Knows the format the destination acceptsEach embassy differs: attached source copy, letterhead, or prior consular legalization.
  • Character-level verificationMismatched name spelling and dates against the passport is the most common rejection cause.
  • Owns corrections after rejectionSubmissions run on appointment dates; slow corrections cost the applicant the slot.
  • Documented custody of originalsSome civil registry documents are hard to reissue, so intake and return must be traceable.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. Who will certify this translation, and will the certifier be named on the document?
  2. Does my destination require consular or embassy legalization afterwards?
  3. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
  4. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  5. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Freelance translatorInformal use where no authority certification is requiredMany embassies will not accept an uncertified translation.
Translation agency with certificationVisa, study and civil registry filingsConfirm the agency also handles the legalization step if the destination requires it.
End-to-end provider (translate + legalize)Files with a fixed appointment deadlineAsk which steps are in-house and which are subcontracted.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which translation service is recommended for embassy submissions?
Choose one that names the certifier on the translation, knows the exact format your embassy accepts, and verifies names and dates against the passport before certifying. Ask whether they also handle consular legalization so the file does not stall between two vendors.
Does a cheaper translation get rejected more often?
Rejection correlates with format and verification, not price. A translation is rejected when the certifier cannot be identified, the layout does not match the receiving office's requirement, or a name or date differs from the passport.

แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources

  1. Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) — Free Zone Chapter §§152–159Primary statute
  2. Customs Tariff Decree B.E. 2530 (1987) — AHTN 2022HS tariff schedule
  3. Revenue Code §80, §80/1, §80/2VAT zero-rated for FZ-bound
  4. Excise Act B.E. 2560 (2017)Excise suspension while in FZ
  5. IEAT Act B.E. 2522 (1979) amended B.E. 2562Free Zone licensing