RIMOWA Original Prices in 6 Countries for the Cabin, Check-In L and Trunk Plus, and Where It Is Actually Cheapest Once Tax Refunds and Thai Import Duty Are Counted

The RIMOWA Original Cabin costs THB 52,400 in Thailand. Against 5 other countries, France is cheapest at about THB 45,130, or THB 7,270 less. Japan and the US come in under THB 1,000 below Thailand, while Singapore and Hong Kong cost more. Thailand is the 4th cheapest of 6, not the most expensive.

RIMOWA Original Prices for 3 Sizes in 6 Countries

The Luxe Addict team took the silver finish in 3 sizes from each country's official RIMOWA site and converted the prices to baht:

Local prices from each country's RIMOWA site, converted at the same rates used in the artwork and sorted from cheapest to most expensive by Cabin price
Sources — RIMOWA Thailand · RIMOWA France · RIMOWA Japan · RIMOWA US · RIMOWA Hong Kong · RIMOWA Singapore

Is Thailand Really More Expensive?

Not everywhere. Thailand is dearer than France, Japan and the US, but cheaper than Hong Kong and Singapore in all 3 sizes. Singapore is THB 2,060 more for the Cabin and THB 3,200 more for the Trunk Plus.

The gap between Thailand and Japan is only about 1.5%, and between Thailand and the US no more than 1.1%, in every size.

Calculated by the Luxe Addict team from the prices above

France Is Cheapest, by How Much?

France is about 14% cheaper than Thailand across all 3 sizes, and the baht gap widens as the case gets bigger:

Calculated by the Luxe Addict team from the RIMOWA Thailand and France sites
Sources — RIMOWA France Check-In L · RIMOWA France Trunk Plus

What Is Left After a Tourist Tax Refund?

Prices in France, Japan and Singapore already include tax, and visitors can claim it back. With a full refund before operator fees, the Cabin comes down to:

Calculated by the Luxe Addict team from the share of tax inside each price. Real refunds are lower because refund operators deduct a fee
Sources — economie.gouv.fr: French VAT rates · japan-guide: Tax-free shopping 2026 · IRAS: 9% GST · Hong Kong Tax Guide

How Did Japan's Tax Refund Change on 1 November 2026?

From 1 November 2026, visitors pay the full tax-inclusive price in the store and claim the refund when leaving Japan, completing the departure step at a customs terminal or through Visit Japan Web before check-in.

The minimum is still JPY 5,000 per store per day, and everything bought together must be with you at departure, or the whole receipt loses its refund.

Source — japan-guide: Japan tax-free shopping rules change from November 2026

What Are the Minimums in France and Singapore?

France requires at least EUR 100.01 including tax per store per day, for residents outside the EU. Singapore requires at least SGD 100 including GST, a minimum age of 16, and departure through Changi or Seletar with the goods.

Every RIMOWA size clears both minimums.

Sources — Singapore Customs: Tourist Refund Scheme

The US Looks Cheap, but the Price Excludes Tax

US web prices exclude sales tax, which is added at checkout by state and city. In New York City, at a combined 8.875%, the Cabin goes from THB 51,840 to about THB 56,441, THB 4,041 more than in Thailand.

Calculated by the Luxe Addict team from the RIMOWA US price plus the New York City sales tax rate
Source — Stripe: New York sales tax rate

Do You Pay Tax When You Bring It Back to Thailand?

Yes, it has to be declared. Goods bought abroad worth more than THB 20,000 in total go through the red channel, where import duty plus 7% VAT is charged. Even the smallest RIMOWA size is over that limit on its own.

The example rate Suvarnabhumi customs once gave for bags is 20% duty plus 7% VAT. At that rate, a French Cabin after its refund rises to about THB 48,289, still about THB 4,100 under the Thai price, while a Japanese Cabin rises to about THB 60,325, more than buying at home.

The duty rate is an example from 2018. Check the current tariff with Thai Customs before travelling. Figures calculated by the Luxe Addict team
Source — Thairath: branded goods over THB 20,000 must be declared

The Luxe Addict Take on Where to Buy

If you are going to France anyway, it is the only country where a saving survives customs. In Japan and the US the gap is too small to cover import duty, and buying in Thailand means no red channel and no wait for a refund.

The case itself is the same everywhere. The RIMOWA Original is grooved anodised aluminium and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Source — RIMOWA Original Cabin

Which Size Should You Choose?

The Cabin, at 55 x 40 x 23 cm, is the carry-on. The Check-In L, at 79 x 51 x 27.5 cm, is for long trips, and the Trunk Plus, at 80 x 44 x 37 cm, is the deep case for people who pack a lot.

The bigger the case, the bigger the baht gap between countries, but import duty grows with the price too.

Source — RIMOWA Thailand: dimensions by size

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