Customs Clearance in Thailand

Easy & Paperless Process of Customs Clearance in Thailand from Licensed Agency

Customs Clearance in Thailand

Regulations for Customs Clearance in Thailand Involve

Customs Regulations in Thailand is a combination of requirements for the import and export of goods across the border of Thailand. Thailand has a system of “Green” and “Red Corridor”.
Green Corridor can be used by person transferring goods which are not subject to a customs declaration.
Red Corridor is provided for persons transferring goods which are subject to a customs declaration. These are the goods that should be paid by customs taxes, forbidden goods or goods that required a special authorization.

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Thai Customs Rules

Shipping Regulations

Household goods can be imported duty free if they have been owned for more than six months.
One consignment by air and sea each are allowed duty free.
You can bring your household items to Thailand only after you are there for six months from your arrival date.
The items must be from the same country you are coming from.
You must be present for customs clearance
If you are staying lessen than a year, for all your items you will have to pay 20% import duty tax plus 7% VAT.
Only one electrical item will be duty free

Pets and Animal Regulations

To ensure that your pet makes through customs clearance you will need;

Import Permit that must include;
Owner's address
Breed, sex, age, color and pet's name
Intended arrival date
Copy of owner's passport
Pedigree (if available)
Certificate of vaccination
Health certificate

Married for at least 2 years and having their biological child together; or
In case of infertility, they have to be married for at least 5+ years, providing medical certification of their issue

Motor Vehicle Regulations

If you want to ship your vehicle, then you will require;

Import permit
International Insurance Policy
Vehicle registration
Driver's license from the country where the vehicle was exported
Original Bill of Lading including chassis number, brand and model, engine number, cubic capacity and year of manufacture

Prohibited Items

Firearms, explosives, ammunition and any type of replicas
Radio equipment
Medical equipment
Pornography, subversive material/literature
Gold and silver
Drugs or illegal narcotics of any kind
Counterfeit currency, bonds, coins or trademarked goods
Restricted Items
Goods with the Thai national flag

Restricted Items

Plants (health certificate required)
Tobacco (200 cigarettes are allowed duty free)
Alcohol (one liter of liquor is allowed duty free)
Works of art and antiques
Appliances
Food stuffs and commodities (require import license)
Carpets
Luxury items
Stereo and video equipment

4-Steps of Customs Clearance in Thailand For Import/Export

STEP

01 Submission of Declaration

Submit a completed Declaration Form to the Customs system. A number is automatically generated by the customs and the message is forwarded to the shipping agent.

STEP

02 Checking & Verification

The customs department checks and verifies the declaration and the documents submitted based on which they issue a Declaration and Payment number.

STEP

03 Pay Customs Duties & Taxes

Pay the applicable duties & taxes. There are 3 modes of payment, that are, payment at Customs Department, payment at banks and payment thorough e-payment system.

STEP

04 Cargo Inspection & Release

The cargoes are inspected to be released from the Customs custody. The freight forwarder loads cargo into containers and the cargo control report is transferred to the e-customs system.

Restricted Items

Documents Required For Clearance Of Imports

Import Declaration
Invoice
Import License, if applicable
Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill
Certificates of Origin, if applicable
Packing List
Other documents are catalogue and product ingredients, etc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Thai Customs responsible for?

The Thai customs have the responsibility to stop import or export of any prohibited goods. Also, they intercept import and export of the regulated goods, ensuring that the laws and regulations are followed properly.

How much do I need to pay for customs clearance in Thailand?

Well that depends on the consignment and the country you want to export to and import from.

How can I pay the duties and taxes?

Usually, three modes of payments are entertained, which are;

E-payment system
Payment at banks
Direct payment made at the customs department

Who is the importer of record?

It is the party who is receiving the shipment is usually termed as importer of record.

Does import or export of any antique or art objects need authorization?

Yes, they must be authorized by the Department of Fine Art. And imports of arms, explosives and real or replicas guns require appropriate license from the Interior Ministry.

An acquaintance said that I must have a representative office in Thailand to import cosmetics. Is it true?

Yes, any importer of cosmetics must submit the name, location of the Thai representative office, the place of manufacture, type of cosmetics and the elements of imports.

What if I want to import wildlife, aquatic animals and plants?

In that case you will need to take permission from the National Park, the Ministry of Agriculture or Fisheries and Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

Customs Clearance in Thailand