Thailand Export Clearance Procedures
3.1 File an Export Declaration: The first stage of export clearance
procedures is to file an Export Declaration (Customs Form No. 101 or No.
101/1) as prescribed by the Customs manually or through the EDI system.
3.2 Prepare Supporting Documents; The second stage is to prepare the
following supporting documents:
- Invoice;
- Packing List;
- Foreign Transaction Form if the FOB value exceeds Baht 500,000;
- Export License (if applicable); and
- Other relevant documents (if applicable).
3.3 Check the Declaration and Supporting Documents: The third stage
is to submit the Declaration and all supporting documents for
examination by Customs at the point of export (in case of EDI Red Line
or manual system). The Customs officials will check whether the
Declaration is properly made out, and the supporting documents required
are attached.
3.4 Collect Export Duties and Taxes (if any): The fourth stage is to
pay applicable taxes and duties.
3.5 Inspect and Release Cargo: The last stage is to inspect and
finally release cargo from Customs custody. The exporters submit the
verified Declaration together with the payment receipt (if any) at
appropriate warehouses. Customs inspectors then inspect the exported
cargo against the Declaration made. If the goods inspected corresponds
to the Declaration made, the Customs inspectors will record the
inspection result to the computer and release the cargo.
In case the exporters utilize the EDI green line process, they will
electronically submit the Declaration as mentioned in 3.1 to the Customs
Department. The Customs Department then reviews the electronic
Declaration through its EDI system. If the Declaration is properly made
out and classified as Green Line, the Customs Department will assign
Declaration Number to the exporters who will directly proceed to
warehouses for cargo inspection and release.
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