CITES Certificate

To enable clearance for CITES shipments, please ensure CITES Certificate is forwarded by Express service.

Import License

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - The importation of pharmaceutical products, food products, cosmetics, medical items, nutritional products, dangerous objects, drugs, volatile substances must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of law, for each product category.

Importer must apply the Import permit by themselves before shipment arrival. If the importer fails to have the Import license before shipment arrival, a penalty of 10% on duty, or max THB 20,000 will be imposed on the importer.

MSDS-NON DG

Goods under IATA Special Provisions A67 require a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).

It is not required for all, however shipments can be held by local authority in United Arab Emirates after screening due to lack of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or NON DG (Dangerous Goods) declaration letter from the shipper resulting to misconnections and impacting end-to-end service.

It would be advisable for all shipments originating, transiting and terminating for UAE to have MSDS or NON DG declaration from shipper enclosed in the shipment and copies to be uploaded in IDIS.

Packing List

In addition to the commercial invoice, a packing list is required whenever a shipment consists of two or more packages and is a Formal Entry shipment.

The value threshold for formal entry is above THB 40,000.00 (approximately USD 1,000.00).

Customs Clearance Process

b>New Customs Act - Thailand
The new Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) has been officially announced and will take effect from 10th November 2017.

Regarding Shipping Marks & Numbers
According to the Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) Sections 59 and 211, there are compliance requirements regarding shipping marks & numbers as follows:

• Shipping Marks & Numbers have to be affixed on the package(s) for both Import and Export.
• The same information as mentioned in the Shipping Marks & Numbers must reflect on the commercial invoice and packaging.
• The penalty for missing shipping marks & numbers shall be a fine of up to fifty thousand Baht (50,000 Baht).

Details for the shipping mark and numbers are to be indicated on the packaging consist of the below (but not limited to):

• Shipper's details
• Consignee's details
• Delivery address details (if different from consignee)
• Invoice number / Purchase Order number
• Net and gross weight of carton
• Dimensions of carton
• Number of cartons (example: 1/230; 2/230; 3/230 etc)

Clearance Comments

Shipments with values exceeding 40,000.00 Baht (THB) require formal entries and hence may require 2 days for clearance.

Customs Clearance Process

UPS Thailand process Customs clearance for Express shipments based on 4 Categories below.

• Category 1: Non-Dutiable Documents - No commercial value.
• Category 2: Non-dutiable Shipments - Low-value consignments imported with CIF value not exceeding THB 1,500 per consignment
• Category 3: Dutiable Shipments - FOB value does not exceed THB 40,000 per consignment
• Category 4: Formal entry clearance - Other consignments which do not fall under Category 1, 2, and 3 must apply the formal entry. Shipments of restricted / controlled items must be declared under Category 4.

For Category 2, shipments will be customs cleared as the following below. The invoices provided by the shipper will be used as a reference for tariff rating. To avoid clearance delays, the invoices should contain the following information:

1. Complete description of commodities for ALL packages
2. Tariff code at destination (if possible)
3. Reason for Export: Personal or Commercial use. Consignments indicated for Personal use and in reasonable quantity (as determined at the sole discretion of Customs), might get to enjoy lower tariff rates. Without this, the normal tariff rates will apply.
4. All the tariff rates of the commodities will be compared & the highest tariff rate will be selected and applied for all the commodities on the invoice.

If importers wish to enjoy the actual tariff rates based on the different commodities, the shipment will have to clear under Category 4.

Duty exemption privileges given to companies cannot be applied to shipments cleared under Express clearance Category 1 to 3. However, such shipments can be cleared under Category 4 although value is less than FOB THB 40,000. It is the responsibility of the importer to inform UPS Thailand before shipments arrival, should they intend to clear shipments under Category 4, when the FOB value is less than THB 40,000.

Shipments customs cleared under Category 4 will have to incur the following additional charges:

• Customs Formality Handling (UPS fee)
• Customs fee (as per Customs receipt)
• Storage Fees applicable from the 3rd calendar day of shipment arrival (THB 1.5 per kg/day or THB 75 per 50 kg/day. For fraction of 50kg, it will be charged as 50kg. Minimum fee is THB 250)
• Customs overtime and other charges if any (as per Customs receipt)

Payment by Credit Card

Credit card payments are accepted upon delivery for freight and import charges by this destination. Contact UPS or the UPS service partner in the destination country or territory to determine which credit cards are accepted.

Restrictions may apply for freight collect shipments from the origin country or territory. Contact UPS or the UPS service partner in the origin country or territory prior to shipping.

Post Office Boxes

UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

Service is provided to and from certain cities.

All the shipments to Thailand (letters, doc and non-doc) must have the consignee's telephone on the AWB, in order to avoid delays on the clearance and delivery of the package.

UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

Rest Days:

Sunday, and official holidays.

GMT:

Spring +0700/ Fall +0700

Language:

Thai

Currency:

Baht(THB)

Shipping Charges

• Shipping charges can be billed to the shipper, receiver or a third party.
• When billing the receiver, either the shipper or receiver's account number is required.
• When billing to a third party, the third party's name, country or territory and account number are required.

Duties and Taxes

• Duties and taxes can be billed to the shipper, receiver or a third party.
• When billing a third party, the third party's name, country or territory and account number are required.
• If the duties and taxes are billed to an account outside of the destination country or territory, a "Duty and Tax Forwarding" surcharge will be applied.

Third-Party Billing

• Please note the following third party billing exceptions:
  • Shipments to and from the same country or territory (domestic shipments) cannot be billed to third party payors in other countries or territories. For example, shipments from Mexico to Mexico or Canada to Canada cannot be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. This rule does not apply to UPS domestic services in European Union countries or territories. For example, shipments from Germany to Germany can be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. (as long as the payor is a business and has a VAT or Tax/EIN ID on file with UPS).

Payment Methods

• When paying by credit card, check, or cash, only the shipper can be billed the shipping charges

Split Duty And VAT (SDV)

• The freight and duties can be billed to the shipper or a third party
• The taxes can be billed to the receiver or a third party
• A surcharge will be applied for the SDV billing option

There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Thailand. If you plan to ship one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays and holds at customs.

Animal Skins, Non-Domesticated

Shipments of animal skins require a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certificate. An import license is also required from the Royal Forest Department and Livestock Department.

Cellular Telephones

Shipments of cellular telephones require an import license from and registration with the Telecommunication Department.

Coffee

Shipments of coffee above 0.5 kg require an import license from the Food and Drug Administration. Sample with quantity limit about 12 x 250 mililiters, or 4 x 300 grams can apply for license exemption from FDA upon arrival.

Please see more information on FDA in Additional Import Documentation.

Communication Items

Shipments of communication items require an import license from the Telecommunication Department.

Cosmetics

Shipments of cosmetics require an import license from the Food and Drug Administration.

Please see more information on FDA in Additional Import Documentation

Credit Cards

Limit is 2 credit cards; must be shipped to an individual

Dairy

Shipments of dairy products require an import license from the Food and Drug Administration. Sample with quantity limit about 4 liters or 4 kgs, can apply for license exemption from FDA upon arrival.

Please see more information on FDA in Additional Import Documentation.

Dental Instruments

Shipments of dental equipments require an import license from the Ministry of Health.

Drugs (also see Medicine)

The consignee must obtain a drug prescription order issued by the Food and Drug Administration and an import permit from the Ministry of Health to import shipments of medicine.

Shipments consigned to individuals (personal shipments) are not allowed due to strict FDA regulations.

Electrical Items

Shipments of used electrical items require approval and certification from the Industrial Factory Department.

Eye Wear

Shipments of contact lenses require an import license from the Food and Drug Administration.

Please see more information on FDA in Additional Import Documentation.

Food

Requires an import license from the Food and Drug Administration and The Ministry of Public Health.

Weight restrictions are imposed by the Food and Drug Association in Thailand on edible products imported as samples. Depending on the commodity the weight can range from 1 kg to 10 kgs.

Sample with the following quantity limits can apply for a license exemption from FDA upon arrival

Chocolate - 1.5kgs

Jam, Jelly - 16 x 250 grams

Sauce - 12 x 250 grams

Semi-process food - 30 pieces

Butter/Cheese - 4 x 300 grams

Vinegar - 2 liters

Mineral waters - 12 x 1 liters

Food Additives - 500 grams

Flavoring materials - 500 grams

Shipments consigned to individuals (personal shipments) are not allowed due to strict FDA regulations.

Medical Items

Mask Protection

• Jan 28, 2019 : Customs FDA Section Customs Freezone Suvanabhumi (Ms.Nanaree) Tel. 02-1340814 Mask Protection is restricted item no need of doctor's prescription (Just only provide FDA Letter of Explanation)

  This confirmation is effective on Jan 28, 2019 onwards, both personal & company shipment same regulation. (Quantity

Medicine (also see Drugs)

The consignee must obtain a drug prescription order issued by the Food and Drug Administration and an import permit from the Ministry of Health to import shipments of medicine.

Shipments consigned to individuals (personal shipments) are not allowed due to strict FDA regulations.

Military Equipment

Shipments of military equipment require an import permit from the Ministry of Interior.

Miscellaneous

Shipments below require an Import License from the Ministry of Commerce:

• marble
• measuring equipment
• video games

Nutritional Supplements

Shipments of nutritional supplements require an import license from the Food and Drug Administration. Import license is exempt for quantity within one month of consumption. This does not apply to supplements which contain medicine ingredients.

Please see more information on FDA in Additional Import Documentation.

Pharmaceuticals

Shipments of pharmaceutical supplies require an import license from the Food and Drug Administration and The Ministry of Public Health.

Please see more information on FDA in Additional Import Documentation.

Radios and Radio Equipment

Shipments of radios and radio equipment require an import license from the Telecommunication Department.

Satellite Equipment

Shipments of satellite equipment require an import license from the Telecommunication Department.

Telecommunication Equipment

Shipments of wireless communication items "including radios" require an Import License from the Telecommunications Department.

Telephone Equipment

Shipments of cellular phones and accessories require an Import License from the Telecommunication Department.

Toys

Shipments of toys into Thailand are restricted. The consignee must provide the import license. For personal shipments, limited to 2-3 pieces, the consignee must have a passport/social security card and a letter stating the purpose of the import.

Commercial shipments require a certificate from the Standard Industrial Department. This certificate is provided by the importer and may take 5 days to obtain.

Used Items

Shipments of used electrical devices require an import license from the Industrial Factory Department.

Veterinary Products

Shipments of veterinary products require approval and an import license from the Livestock Department.

Vitamins

Shipments of vitamins require an import license from the Food and Drug Administration. Sample with quantity limit of 1 bottle can apply for license exmeption upon arrival.

Please see more information on FDA in Additional Import Documentation.

Shipment value amount:

0.00 Baht THB

Shipment type:

no gift exemption

Exemption rule:

no gift exemption

Invoice

Non-document shipments to Thailand must include 1 original and 2 copies of an invoice.

The shipper must provide the consignee's telephone and fax number on the invoice.

Paperless Invoice - Exports

UPS Paperless Invoice is available for small package exports from this country or territory.

Paperless Invoice - Imports

UPS Paperless Invoice is accepted by Customs for small package imports into this country or territory.

The destination country or territory considers the following items documents. If criteria are listed, the shipment must meet those criteria to be considered a document shipment.

Advertising Literature

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Airline Tickets

Validated airline tickets only.

Annual Reports

Bids

Blueprints

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Brochures

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Cash Letters

Catalogs

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Checks

Document weight limit for Payroll/Personal checks up to 50 kgs.

Computer Print-Outs

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Drawings

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Intercompany Mail

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Manuals (Technical)

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Manuscripts

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Maps

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Newsletters (Company)

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Newspapers

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Pamphlets

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Passports

Periodicals

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Price Lists

Proposals

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Publications

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

Specifications Sheets

Traveler's Checks

Visa Applications

Weight limit: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.)

UPS can recommend which forms you need based on a few simple criteria. Forms can be completed online or printed. See which forms you need.

In addition to the prohibited commodities listed here, it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to Thailand.

Alcoholic Beverages and Wines

Import of Alcoholic beverages into Thailand under Formal entry with complete customs registration and is permitted via ISC contract service.

Personal purchase greater than 10 liters:

A license from the Excise Department

Excised stamp for each bottle

B2B shipments greater that 10 liters, importer must provide:

Import license/permit

Excise and/or bond forms

Saturday Delivery Available: Yes

Not available in all areas. Always check the international time in transit system for details of service availability within a country or territory.

Always check Calculate Time and Cost for details of service availability and guarantee information within a country or territory. All Service Levels may not be available to or from every address within a country or territory.

Canada to Thailand

• UPS Worldwide Expedited

• UPS Worldwide Express

• UPS Worldwide Express Saver

• UPS WorldWide Express Freight

Solid Wood Packing Material

New requirements have been implemented for both small package and WWEF shipments and are based on the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, which is entitled "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade". ISPM 15 was adopted internationally in 2002, and is gradually being introduced by countries or territories worldwide. Wood or wood products covered by ISPM 15 include items such as packing cases, boxes, crates, drums or similar packing, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars and skids, but exclude such processed woods as orientated strand board, particle board, plywood or veneer, created using glue, heat and pressure or a combinations thereof, and, raw wood which is 6mm or less thick. It is recommended that if a question arises on this issue, please check with the authority that issues the Phytosanitary certificates in your count

Import value limits to Thailand

Deminimis Value

Private Shipments

In most cases, when the value of the shipment is equal to or less than the Deminimis Value, the shipment may enter the country or territory duty and tax free.

In most cases, when the value of the shipment is equal to or less than the Deminimis Value, the shipment may enter the country or territory duty and tax free.

Maximum weight:

70 kg (150 lbs.) per package

Maximum length:

274.00 cm (107.9 in.)  per package

Maximum dimensions:

419.10 cm (165.0 in.)  per package

Length and girth combined

Convert metric quantity for weight, length, and area.