Customs and compliance in Thailand can pose a challenge, especially when importing second-hand, refurbished goods, and batteries. When importing into Thailand, certain permit requirements can hinder shipment flows if they are not correctly managed, particularly with the import of dual-use goods. Special trade zones and a reactive valuation process are also hurdles that can potentially hold up the flow of goods into Thailand.
Encryption-controlled equipment or equipment that works on specific wireless frequencies will need a host of additional permits from The National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). An expert Importer of Record (IOR) can guide you through this process.
Thailand shares land borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. These borders are crucial for import and export trade. Thailand is also part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Free Trade Area AFTA, Southeast Asia’s oldest and largest Free Trade Agreement (FTA). It covers all goods traded between the 10 ASEAN member countries. FTAs have helped to boost trade and investment in Thailand and have also helped to create jobs and improve the competitiveness of the Thai economy.
TecEx has over ten years of experience importing into and exporting from Thailand.
