Thailand
Shipping Mode
Important
Import licenses are required for the importation of many raw materials, petroleum, industrial machinery, textiles, pharmaceuticals, firearms and ammunition, and agricultural items.
You also need to register as a commercial importer with the Thailand Customs.
Imports
- The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an Bill of Lading / Air Waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin, and a Packing List
- HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice.
Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Thailand
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
- The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Thailand
Documents Required
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Packing List
- Original Commercial Invoice
Important Notes
- All imported goods will be inspected by Customs Authorities
Exports
following documents required:
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Customs Declaration
- For certain goods, a strategic export license / permits are required.
Government Agencies
| Thai Customs | www.customs.go.th |
| Ministry of Public Health of Thailand | ddc.moph.go.th |
| Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives | www.moac.go.th/moaceng-home |
Seaport
| Bangkok Port |
| Laem Chabang Port |
Airport
| Suvarnabhumi Airport |
Prohibited and Restricted
- Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals, plants, food items and perishable*
- Used plastic, plastic articles
- Electronics, electronic appliances, audio, video equipment, telecommunication equipment.