Thailand

Distributing a product

Organizations in the retail sector

Market access procedures

International Conventions

Non tariff barriers

Most of the goods can be imported freely. However, certain products require the presentation of a license given by the Ministry of Commerce of the Thai Government. This is the case for certain textile items and certain food-processing products. The licenses must be applied for one month before the goods shipment, they are valid for 6 months and can be extended only once. All food products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics are subject to a license and must be registered and must seek authorisation of the Food and Drug Administration.

Customs classification

Thailand uses the Nomenclature of the Harmonised System for the Designation and Codification of Goods. Most of the duties are ad valorem and are calculated on the CIF value at the customs office, or they are specific (calculated per unit, per volume or per weight) or further, ad valorem duties and specific duties are cumulated.

Import procedures

Thailand uses the Nomenclature of the Harmonised System for the Designation and Codification of Goods. Most of the duties are ad valorem and are calculated on the CIF value at the customs office, or they are specific (calculated per unit, per volume or per weight) or further, ad valorem duties and specific duties are cumulated.

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Organizing goods transport

Ports

The airline company Bangkok Air
The airline company ThaiAir
The airport of Bangkok
Thai harbour authority

Airports

Sea transport organizations

Air transport organizations

Road transport organizations

Rail transport organizations