Thailand Import & Export Toolkit

Thailand is ASEAN's second-largest economy and a global auto & electronics hub. This hub covers LC cost in THB/USD, ATIGA & RCEP preferential duty, 7% VAT and Thai Customs Department clearance mechanics.

Currency

THB (Thai Baht)

VAT

7% standard

Charged on CIF + duty + excise. Creditable for VAT-registered businesses.

Duty regime

MFN tariffs. Preferential rates under ATIGA (ASEAN), RCEP, ASEAN-China, ASEAN-Korea, ASEAN-India, Thailand-Australia FTA and Thailand-New Zealand CEP. Excise tax on autos, fuel, alcohol, tobacco.

Regulatory deep-dive

Thailand import & export regulations →

Thailand import/export rules: Thai Customs, e-Customs, TISI standards, DFT permits, FTA Form D/AK/AJCEP origin.

Authorities · Licensing · Sanctions

Also see compare Thailand vs other markets →

Free calculators for Thailand trade

LC Cost Calculator →

All-in bank charges on a Letter of Credit.

Usance LC Interest →

Deferred payment cost with correct ACT/360 or ACT/365 basis.

Import Duty & Tax →

Duty, VAT/GST and landed cost per HS code.

Landed Cost by HS & Country →

Interactive duty + VAT/GST + Incoterm split for this destination.

CIF ↔ FOB Converter →

Convert between CIF, FOB and landed cost.

HS Code Lookup →

Search harmonised classification codes.

CBM & Container →

Volume, weight and container utilisation.

Incoterms 2020 Visualiser →

Cost, risk and document split across all 11 rules.

Multi-Currency Invoice →

FX spread and cross-currency invoice value.

Major ports & gateways

· Laem Chabang - #22 global container port
· Bangkok Port (Klong Toey)
· Map Ta Phut (petrochemicals)
· Songkhla

Key trading partners· 7 linked toolkits

Top exports

· Autos & auto parts
· Computer hard drives
· Rice
· Rubber & rubber products
· Refined petroleum
· Electronics
· Sugar

Top imports

· Crude petroleum & LNG
· Integrated circuits
· Gold
· Machinery
· Chemicals
· Iron & steel

Trade finance in Thailand

· THB LC usance uses ACT/365. USD LCs in Thailand use ACT/360.
· Thai commercial banks (Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn, SCB, Krungthai) quote 0.15-0.25% per quarter for LC issuance.
· Bank of Thailand's exchange control rules require documentation for trade payments above THB 200,000 (or equivalent).

Customs & duty in Thailand

· Thailand uses AHTN 8-digit (ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature) aligned to WCO HS at 6 digits.
· e-Customs is the mandatory single-window declaration system. Form D (ATIGA) or RCEP CoO required for preferential duty.
· FDA registration required for food, cosmetics, medical devices; TISI mark for many electrical goods.

Incoterms 2020 practice in Thailand

· FOB Laem Chabang / Bangkok is standard for exports. CIF Laem Chabang for imports.
· DDP is uncommon for non-resident sellers - most opt for DAP into a bonded warehouse.

HS commodity guides for Thailand

Classification, duty and worked landed-cost examples for the commodity families most active on Thailand's trade lanes.

HS 85Electronics

HS Code for Electronics (Chapter 85) into Thailand →

HS 84Industrial

HS Code for Industrial Machinery (Chapter 84) into Thailand →

HS 72Metals

HS Code for Iron & Steel (Chapter 72) into Thailand →

HS 1006Agricultural

HS Code for Rice (HS 1006) into Thailand →

HS 2709Energy

HS Code for Crude Oil (HS 2709) into Thailand →

HS 2710Energy

HS Code for Petroleum Products (HS 2710) into Thailand →

HS 71Metals

HS Code for Precious Metals (Chapter 71) into Thailand →

HS 61 & 62Consumer goods

HS Code for Textiles & Apparel (Chapters 61 and 62) into Thailand →

Thailand's key trading partners

China toolkit →

Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services

United States toolkit →

No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal

Vietnam toolkit →

VAT · 10% standard, 5% reduced, 0% export

Japan toolkit →

Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)

Indonesia toolkit →

PPN (VAT) + PPh 22 (income tax prepayment) · PPN 11% (12% planned); PPh 22 2.5% (with API) or 7.5% (no API)

Australia toolkit →

GST · 10%

Frequently asked questions

What is the ATIGA Form D?

The ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement Certificate of Origin. Presenting Form D at import allows 0% duty on qualifying goods traded between ASEAN member states. Must be issued by the exporter's designated issuing authority.