Used Injection Molding Machine Import Thailand FAQ: Price by Tonnage, Shipping, Trial & Parts (2026)
The short answer: yes — used injection molding machines from China can be imported into Thailand, and China is arguably the world's deepest used injection-molding market (Haitian alone has sold over a million machines). Pricing is tonnage-driven; the bands below are 2026 references, and the binding figure is the quote for a specific, trial-tested unit.
Can I legally import a used injection molding machine into Thailand?
Yes. Injection molding machines (HS 8477) have no import-age ban. They are standard factory equipment, and Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor plastics industry is a natural buyer. Normal customs clearance applies; a used machine simply needs honest valuation and its documentation.
How is the price calculated, and what are 2026 reference bands?
By clamping tonnage first, then brand, age and screw condition. As 2026 references, landed DDP Bangkok: 120–200 ton units (Haitian, Yizhimi, Jiaming) roughly THB 350K–600K; 470–800 ton units roughly THB 900K–2.2M; 1000-ton and above are quoted per unit. A machine with a worn screw or barrel is materially cheaper — which is why trial molding matters.
How long does shipping take?
About 3–5 weeks door to door. Most machines fit a 40ft container or flat-rack; China pickup and export about a week, sea freight 1–2 weeks to Laem Chabang, then customs and delivery. Full production lines can be consolidated and shipped together.
How do I verify the machine actually runs well?
Ask for trial molding, not just photos. Our pre-shipment check runs the machine under load: clamping force test, injection pressure, screw and barrel wear measurement, heater-band function, and a real mold trial if a suitable mold is available — all on video. You accept at the Bangkok showroom before paying the balance.
Are screws, barrels and heater bands easy to replace in Thailand?
Yes. Screw-barrel sets and heater bands for Haitian, Yizhimi, Chen Hsong and similar mainstream models are commodity parts stocked in China with 1–2 week air freight, and several Thai mold shops service them locally. We quote a recommended spares package — screws, nozzles, heater bands, seals — with every machine.