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Home » Reader question » Reader question: Can I take chef's knives in my luggage to Thailand?
Reader question: Can I take chef's knives in my luggage to Thailand?
Dear readers,
I had a question regarding hold luggage (not hand luggage). During my previous visits I always took some personal items with me that I left with my (Thai) wife.
Soon I will visit again before moving permanently to Thailand. As a "hobby cook" I wanted to participate in some kitchen equipment that is quite expensive and I prefer not to part with it. Among other things, there is a set of chef's knives in a wooden block. Can I take them in my luggage or are such products totally prohibited?
Because my wife has virtually no work material available, I also wanted to take screwdrivers, drills, pliers, etc. with me. I ask myself the same question…
With kind regards,
Paul
Yes, that can be carried out in your hold luggage and the import will not cause any problems, if it is indeed clearly chef's knives in the corresponding block.
Please pay attention to the other comments; you will have nothing to do with Customs at Schiphol as an outgoing passenger, they only check incoming passengers (except in very exceptional cases such as the suspicion of money smuggling, but then they will first be called in by the Maresschaussee) outgoing passengers have exclusive having to deal with passport control (Koninklijke Marechaussee) and the security check and they do not check your hold luggage, some people sometimes want to confuse Customs with the Marechaussee and security.
Yours faithfully,
Lex k.
Yes Paul, you can take that with you, but NOT in your hand luggage indeed.
Items that are on the list as so-called non-criminal security items such as scissors, knives, tools, baseball bats, etc, are allowed in the check-in baggage.
Regards, Moodaeng
In May ll I wanted to take my snooker cue, neatly in a special box, as hand luggage.
I was not allowed to pass the check. Had to check in again and have the cue transported in the hold.
So the second part of the above doesn't make sense.
Airport was Brussels Intnl.
Dear Moodaeng,
I'm sorry to tell you you're very wrong, some normal utensils, can be marked as a potential weapon in certain situations and circumstances, the items you mention, from scissors and then the rest of the line become in a , confined space, such as an aircraft, are classified as objects that can potentially be used as a weapon and are therefore covered by the Weapons and Ammunition Act.
I give 1 small example you can walk quietly on the street with a bicycle chain, no officer will say anything about it, however, that same bicycle chain, if you are not allowed to take it into a football stadium, it will be regarded as a possible weapon.
Yours faithfully,
a (former) Schiphol security coordinator
Dear Moodaeng
Please do not provide incorrect information, as this may have very unpleasant consequences for others who assume that what they read here is also de facto correct.
ANY utensil that can POTENTIALLY be used as a WEAPON or MEANS to CONTAINE persons is absolutely NOT allowed in hand luggage.
For example, as a recreational diver I am not only allowed to take my diving knife (weapon) but also my extremely expensive and fragile diving lamp with me in my hand luggage, because with such a lamp you can blind someone (hold them in check).
MVG
Kito
I don't see any incorrect information in Moodaeng's response, he also states that eea is not allowed in the hand luggage but is allowed in the luggage to be checked in, right?
Yes, you can take this with you in your suitcase.
Chef's knives are for sale here in the shop and you see them on every street corner where food is made. So they are not banned in this country.
Whether there are import regulations can be checked on the site of Thai Customs. It also states whether there are any import duties on it. If they are on it, you must declare the knives upon entry and pay the levy plus VAT. If not, it falls under the normal provisions regarding passenger luggage.
I brought tools in the container. There was a description with it, but it came in here as household effects and was exempted. But the tools you mention are also for sale here and are therefore not prohibited. Furthermore, the above applies.
I don't expect any problem if you take some stuff with you in dribs and drabs.
I would ask the airline if you can take things with a battery in it. There may be requirements for the packaging thereof. But I believe there is a brochure available.
Dear Paul,
I can't imagine that this shouldn't be allowed, but the best place to ask is of course the airline you're flying with!
For further transport in the Netherlands, everything must be well packaged, in other words, you cannot just pull a knife. Considering the size of knives that are open and exposed on the market here in Thailand, it seems to me that problems with transport after arrival here are not going so fast….
I have no experience with this kind of thing, but I do have some advice:
1. the sharpest knives, drills, etc. are all for sale in Thailand. So I wouldn't risk putting that in your suitcase;
2. If you plan to move to Thailand, put all your stuff in a crate with other moving items and send it to Thailand by boat. That's what I did and there were also kitchen knives and all kinds of drills, sanders, etc. Had no problem with it.
I am a professional chef myself and regularly travel to Thailand with my knives.
You must take the knives in a separately lockable bag or suitcase and not separately! Sometimes it can be difficult to do. In addition, it can be a reason for questions. Given that people also want to work in the hospitality industry. A Fire visa may be requested. Make sure you have an acceptable explanation that it is for home use!
For exclusive knives in new packaging, you may be asked to pay tax on them, as these are not common holiday items.
I myself have a work permit and, given the indication of activities, I am free to bring in and carry out my knives.