G/LIC/N/3/THA/8  
 
12 April 2022 
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES ( 2022)2 
THAILAND  
The following communication, dated 5 April 2022 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Thailand.  
 
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1   MINISTRY OF COMMERCE  ................................ ................................ ...........................  1 
1.1   Department of Foreign Trade ................................ ................................ ......................  1 
1.1.1   Goods subject to Automatic Import Licensing  ................................ .............................  1 
1.1.2   Goods under Non -Automatic Import Lic ensing  ................................ ............................  5 
1.1.3   Agricultural Products under TRQs  ................................ ................................ .............  8 
1.1.4   Import Prohibited Goods  ................................ ................................ .......................  11 
ANNEX  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................  16 
 
1  MINISTRY OF COMMERCE  
1.1  Department of Foreign Trade  
1.1.1   Goods subject to Automatic Import Licensing  
Outline of System  
1. According to Section 5   of the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 (1979), the Minister of Commerce 
with the approval of the Cabinet has the authority to publish notifications in the Government Gazette 
to ban, to require for the permission, to prescribe any categories/kinds/qualities/ 
standa rds/quantities/brands/origins/special fees, etc., of any import and export goods, in any cases 
where it is necessary, for economic stability, public health, national security, peace and order, good 
morals  or any other  interests of the state.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Currently, under the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 (1979), automatic import licensing on (1)  16 
kinds of drugs, chemical and pharmaceutical products (2) Clenbuterol compounds and its salts 
(3) Albuterol or salbutamol and its salts  (4) Caffeine and its salts (5) Intaglio printing machines 
(6) Volatile alkylnitrite substance (7) Used ambulances and fire trucks  (8) Metal Coin Blank  (9) Fuel 
oil (10)  Rough diamonds (11)  Logs, wood and all wooden products (12)  Ceramic food containers 
 
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  
2 This notification also relates to 2021.  G/LIC/N/3/THA/8  
 
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  and metal -coated food containers (13)  Cassava and cassava products (14)  Swine's offal 
(15) Shallots (16)  Fresh oranges (17)  Gas water warmer and water heater  (18) Potassium 
permanganate  (19) Fish meal with protein content more than 60% (20) Maize (corn) for animal feed 
(21) Soya -bean meal and (2 2) Salt . 
 
The product number 1 –8 is import licensing measures whereas numb er 9–22 is import under 
condition for import administration measures.  
 
3. Thailand has no discriminatory policy regard ing the country of origin of the imported commodities. 
Import of Rough diamonds permit under Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.  
 
4. The licensing procedures are not intended to restrict the quantity or value of the imports. 
The purposes of utilizing import licensing procedures are necessary to:  
 
(a)  16 kinds of drugs, chemical and pharmaceutical products  
To protect public health, for national economic security, to control and check that the person 
who wishes to import drugs has adequate capability for doing such business  
(b)  Clenbuterol  compounds and its salts  
To protect public health  and human life in pork consumption  
(c)  Albuterol or salbutamol  and its salts  
To protect  public health and human life in pork consumption and t o prevent negative effect 
on pork exports   
(d)  Caffeine  and its salts to control narcotic drug and  
To protect  human health and national security  
(e)  Intaglio  printing machines and colour copier machines  
To prevent  the making of counterfeit money  
(f)  Volatile alkylnitrite substance  
To protect  public health, social and national security  
(g)  Used ambulances  and fire trucks   
To protect public safety and environmental conservation  
(h) Metal Coin Blank  
To prevent  counterfeiting of coins and in accordance with the coins currently used  
(i)  Fuel oil  
To sustain economic stability and security  
(j)  Rough diamonds  
To comply with the UN Resolution 55/56 (2000) dated 1  December  2000 
(k)  Logs, wood and all wooden produ cts  
To conserve environment and exhaustible natural resources.  
To prevent illegal logging  
(l)  Ceramic food containers and metal -coated food containers  
To protect public health  
(m)  Cassava and cassava products  
To protect plant life and health  
(n)  Swine's offal  
To protect public health  
(o)  Shallots  
To protect public health  
(p)  Fresh oranges  
To protect public health  
(q)  Gas water warmer and water heater  
To protect human life and public safety  
(r)  Potassium permanganate  
To protect national se curity and public morals  
(s)  Fish meal with protein content more than 60%  
To stabilize price for raw material used for animal food  
(t)      Maize (corn) for animal feed  
To stabilize price for raw material used for animal food  
(u)     Soya-bean meal  
To stabilize price for raw material used for animal food   
(v)  Salt  
To collect trade statistics or market surveillance  
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  5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 (1979)  
 
(a)  16 kinds of drugs, chemical and pha rmaceutical products  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Importation of Medicaments, Pharmaceutical 
Products and their Salt, Semi -finished Pharmaceutical Products into the Kingdom of Thailand 
B.E. 2545 (2002) (dated 22 May 2002)  
(b)  Clenbuterol compounds and its salts  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Importation of Goods into the Kingdom of Thailand 
(No. 107) B.E. 2538 (1995) (dated 17 Mar ch 1995)  
(c)  Albuterol or salbutamol and its salts  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Importation of Albuterol or Salbutamol B.E. 2545 
(2002) (dated 29 Mar ch 2002)  
(d)  Caffeine and its salts   
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Exportation and Importation of Caffeine B.E. 2545 
(2002) (dated 8 Nov ember  2002)  
(e)  Intaglio printing machines  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Intagilo Printing Machinery that Require 
Import permit for Importation into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2564 (2021) (dated 
2 August 2021)  
(f)  Volatile alkylnitrite substance  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Volatile Alkyl Nitrite Substance to Require 
Import Permit for Importation into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2557 (2014) (dated 
28 October 2014)  
(g)  Used ambulances and fire trucks  
Notification of the Mini stry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Used Motor Vehicles 
as Import Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements on Regulation of Import into 
the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2562 (2019) (dated 12 Jun e 2019)  
(h)  Metal Coin Blank  
Notificatio n of Ministry of Commerce  on Import of Metal Coin Blank into the Kingdom of 
Thailand B.E. 2563 (2020) (dated 10 Dec ember  2020)  
(i) Fuel oil  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Fuel Oil as the Goods subject to 
Administrative Measures on the Importation into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2552 (2009) 
(dated 22 Jun e 2009)  
(j) Rough diamonds  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Exportation and Importation of Rough 
Diamonds into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E.2546 (2003) (dated 16 M ay 2003)  
(k) Logs, wood and all wooden products  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Importation of Goods into the Kingdom of Thailand 
(No. 92) B.E.2535 (1992) (dated 30 Nov ember  1992)  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Importat ion of Woods and Wood 
Conversions including Artifact Made of Wood, Equipment, or Other Things Made from Woods 
into the Kingdom Along the Border of Tak Province and Karnchanaburi Province B.E. 2548 
(2005) (dated 29 Nov ember  2005)  
(l) Ceramic food containers  and metal -coated food containers  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Establishing Ceramic Ware and Enamel ware as 
Prohibited Goods or Goods which require Health Certificate for Import into the Kingdom of 
Thailand B.E. 2551 (2008) (dated 8 Aug ust 2008)  
(m) Cassava and cassava products  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Cassava and Cassava Products as the 
Goods Requiring Certificate for and Compliance with the Administrative Measures on the 
Importation into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 (2017) (dated 20 Dec ember  2017)  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Cassava and Cassava Products as the 
Goods Requiring Certificate for and Compliance with the Administrative Measures on the 
Importation into the Kingdom of Thailan d (No.2) B.E.2562 (2019) (dated 21  March 2019)  
(n) Swine's offal  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Swine's Offal as the Goods Requiring 
Certificate for and Compliance with the Administrative Measures on the Importation into the 
Kingdom of  Thailand B.E. 2555 (2012) (dated 27 Dec ember  2012)  G/LIC/N/3/THA/8  
 
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  (o) Shallots  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Shallots as the Goods Requiring Certificate 
for and Compliance with the Administrative Measures on the Importation into the Kingdom of 
Thailand B.E. 2555 (2012) (dated 27 Dec ember  2012)  
(p) Fresh oranges  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Fresh Oranges as the Goods Requiring 
Certificate for and Compliance with the Administrative Measures on the Importation into the 
Kingdo m of Thailand B.E. 2555 (2012) (dated 27 Dec ember  2012)  
(q)  Gas water warmer and water heater  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Instantaneous Gas Water Heaters as the 
Goods Requiring Certificate for and Compliance with the Administrative  Measures on the 
Importation into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2557 (2014) (dated 18 Nov ember  2014)  
(r)  Potassium permanganate   
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Exportation and Importation of Potassium 
Permanganate B.E. 2545 (2002) (dated 28 Au gust 2002)   
(s)  Fish meal with protein content more than 60%  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Importation of Goods into the Kingdom of Thailand 
(No. 74) B.E. 2533 (1990) (dated 7 Mar ch 1990)  
(t)     Maize (corn) for animal feed  
To stabilize p rice for raw material used for animal food  
(u)    Soya -bean meal  
To stabilize price for raw material used for animal food  
(v)  Salt 
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding Salts as the Goods Requiring Certificate 
for and Compliance with the Administrative Measures on the Importation into the Kingdom of 
Thailand B.E. 2564 (2021) (dated 28 June 2021)  
 
The legislation leaves the designation of products to be licensed to administrative discretion under 
well-defined criteria. All import controlled  measures must be approved by the Cabinet before 
imposing the regulations.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) There is no certain period for advanced application of an import licence. In general, an 
applicant should apply for the licence 1 -2 weeks before the departure of the shipment. 
The application will not be granted if the product has already arrived at the customs border.  
 
(b)  An automatic import licence cannot be granted immediately upon request. Prior review of the 
application is required. T he licence could be granted in 1 day if all required documents are 
approved.  
 
(c)  The application may be submitted on every working day.  
 
(d)  Import licences are issued by the Department of Foreign Trade and /or other authorities 
concerned . 
 
8. In general , there is no circumstance other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria under import -
controlled  regulations. The reason for any refusal will be given to the applicant. However, they will 
be given the right to appeal to the authorities concerned for rec onsideration. The Ministry of 
Commerce and/or the Director -General of the Department of Foreign Trade and/or authorities 
appointed by the Ministry of Commerce are the final decision -makers.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a)  Under the a utomatic import licensing system, any person, firm or juristic person are eligible  
to apply for a licence as long as they meet the specific requirements.  
 
(b)  Under the automatic import licensing system, any person, firm or juristic person are eligible 
to apply for a licence as long as they meet the specific requirements.  
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  Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Documentation and other requirements for application of import licence are such as:  
 
- Name and address of  the importer ; 
- Business of the importer ; 
-  Name and address of exporter/shipper ; 
- Country of origin ; 
-  Means of transport ; 
-  Description and amount of goods to be imported ; 
-  Invoice/Pro -forma invoice ; 
-  Sales contract ; 
-  Certificate of Import Per mit; 
-  Approved document from authorities concerned ; 
-  Other necessary documents ; 
- Bank guarantee (in case of re -exportation) . 
 
11. At the time of actual importation, depend on types of import regulations, the import licence or 
registration number or no tification number or relevant certificate must be presented to the customs 
at the port where the entry takes place.  
 
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge for automatic import license issued by 
Department of Foreign Trade. However, an amount of 30 baht is charged for each application form 
if it issued manually but there is no fee for application form it if issued electronically.  
 
13. Not applicable.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. The licence issued by Department of Foreign Trade is valid  for 90 days and could be extended 
only twice (the validity period of each time is 90 days).  
 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization of a licence.  
 
16. A licence is not transferable between importers.  
 
17. Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirement s 
18. If the products also regulated by another government agencies, the importer must follow their 
measures as well.   
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
1.1.2   Goods under Non -Automatic Import Licensing  
Outline of System  
1. According to Section 5   of the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 (1979), the Minister of Commerce 
with the approval of the Cabinet has the authority to publish notifications in the Government Gazette 
to ban, to require for the permission, to prescribe any categories/kinds/qualities/ 
standards/quantit ies/brands/origins/special fees, etc., of any import and export goods, in any cases 
where it is necessary, for economic stability, public health, national security, peace and order, good 
morals  or any other  interests of the state.  
 
Purposes and coverage o f licensing  
2. Currently, under the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 (1979) non -automatic import licensing is 
being utilized for (1) Fish meal with protein content less than 60 % (2) Building stone  (Marble, 
travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous monumenta l or building stone ,  Marble, travertine and 
alabaster, granite; other stone)  (3) Used diesel engines displacement of 331 -1,100 cc. (4) Antique G/LIC/N/3/THA/8  
 
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  idols and parts thereof, parts of ancient monuments, ancient coins, inscriptions and ancient 
manuscripts and preh istoric implements ( 5) Waste and scrap of plastics ( 6) Re-treaded or used 
pneumatic tyres of rubber for buses or trucks  (7) Used tractors for semi -trailers and ( 8) Used special 
purpose motor vehicles and   (9) Gold. 
 
3. Thailand has no discriminatory policy regarding the country of origin of the imported commodities.  
 
4. The licensing procedures are not intended to restrict the quantity or value of the imports. The 
purposes of utilizing import licensing procedures are necessary to:  
 
(a)  Fish meal with protein content less than 60 % 
To stabilize price for raw material used for animal food  
(b)  Building stone  (Marble, travertine, ecaussine  and other calcareous monumental or building 
stone,  Marble, travertine and alabaster, granite; other stone)  
To administer the importation and utilization of marble and building stone  
(c)  Used diesel engines displacement of 331 -1,100cc.  
To protect human l ife and public health and safety  
(d)  Antique idols and parts thereof, parts of ancient monuments, ancient coins, inscriptions and 
ancient manuscripts and prehistoric implements  
To prevent smuggling of  historical objects or antiques  
(e)  Waste and scrap o f plastics  
To protect environment and public health  
(f)  Re-treaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber for buses or trucks  
To protect human life, public health and the environment  
(g)  Used tractors for semi -trailers  
To protect public safety and environ mental conservation  
(h)  Used special purpose motor vehicles  
To protect public safety and environmental conservation  
(i)  Gold  
To protect economic security and financial stability  
 
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Export and Impo rt Act B.E.2522 (1979 ) 
 
(a)  Fish meal with protein content less than 60 % 
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Importation of Goods into the Kingdom of Thailand 
(No. 72) B.E. 2533 (1990) (dated 7 Mar ch 1990)  
(b)  Building stone  (Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building 
stone,  Marble, travertine and alabaster, granite; other stone)  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on License Requirement for Import of Stone into the 
Kingdom B.E. 2551 (2008) (dated 16 Jun e 2008)  
(c)   Used diesel engines displacement of 331 -1,100cc  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Importation of Goods into the Kingdom of Thailand 
(No. 130) B.E. 2541 (1998) (dated 9 Sep tember  1998)  
(d) Antique idols and parts thereof , parts of ancient monuments, ancient coins, inscriptions and 
ancient manuscripts and prehistoric implements  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Importation of Antiques Originating in 
Foreign Countries into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2547 (2004) (dated  11 November  2004) 
Order No.  264/2554  
(e) Waste and scrap of plastics  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Importation of Goods into the Kingdom of Thailand 
(No. 112) B.E. 2539 (1996) (dated 7 Feb ruary  1996)  
(f) Re-treaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber for buses or trucks  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Used Tires as 
Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements and Compliance with Measures on 
Regulation of Import into the Kingdom  of Thailand B.E. 2556 (2013) (dated 16  August 2013)  
(g) Used tractors for semi -trailers  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Used Motor Vehicles 
as Import Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements on Regulati on of Import into 
the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2562 (2019) (dated 12 Jun e 2019)  
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  (h) Used special purpose motor vehicles  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Used Motor Vehicles 
as Import Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements on Regulation of Import into 
the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2562 (2019) (dated 12 Jun e 2019)  
(i)  Gold 
Notification of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Regarding the Importation of Goods into the 
Kingdom of Thailand (No. 28) B.E. 2505 (dated 28 Mar ch 1962)  
 
The legislation leaves the designation of products to be licensed to administrative discretion under 
well-defined criteria. All import controlled measures must be approved by the Cabinet before 
imposing the regulations.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) There is no certain period for advanced application of an import licence. In general, an 
applicant should apply for the licence 1 -2 weeks before the departure of the shipment. 
The application will not be granted if the product has already arrived at the customs border.  
 
(b)  A non -automatic import licence cannot be granted immediately upon request. Prior review of 
the application is required.  
 
(c)  The application may be submitted on every working day.  
 
(d)  Import lice nces are issued by the Department of Foreign Trade and/or other authorities 
concerned  
 
8. In general, there is no circumstance other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria under import -
controlled  regulations. The reason for any refusal will be given t o the applicant. However, they will 
be given the right to appeal to the authorities concerned for reconsideration. The Ministry of 
Commerce and/or the Director -General of the Department of Foreign Trade and/or authorities 
appointed by the Ministry of Comme rce are the final decision -makers .  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a)  Under the non - automatic import licensing system, any person, firm or juristic person are 
eligible to apply for a licence as long as they meet the specific requirements.  
 
(b)  Under the non - automatic import licensing system, any person, firm or juristic person are 
eligible to apply for a licence as long as they meet the specific requirements.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Documentation and other requirements for application of import licence are such as:   
 
- Name and address of the importer ; 
- Business of the importer ; 
-  Name and address of exporter/shipper ; 
- Country of origin ; 
-  Means of transport ; 
-  Description and amount of goods to be imported ; 
-  Invoice/Pro -forma invoic e; 
-  Sales contract ; 
-  Certificate of Import Permit ; 
-  Approved document from authorities concerned ; 
-  Other necessary documents . 
 
11. At the time of actual importation, depend on types of import regulations, the import licence or 
registration number or notification number or relevant certificate must be presented to the customs 
at the port where the entry takes place.  
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  12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge for n on - automatic import license issued by 
Department of Foreign Trade.  
 
13. The deposit or advance payment in form of a cashier cheque, associated with the issue of licence 
exists only in cases of import of used pneumatic tyres of rubber for buses or trucks. It will be seized 
if there is no re -exportation. The rate of deposit will be four times the import value of those tyres 
and, at the same time, the period of validity would depend on the period of time in which the  tyres 
is to be re -exported. The purpose of the deposit requirement is to ensure that the imported tyres 
will be  re-exported.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. The licence issued by Department of Foreign Trade is valid for 90 days and could be extended 
only twice (the validity period of each time is 90 days).  
 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization of a licence.  
 
16. A licence is not transferable between importers.  
 
17. Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18. If the products also regulated by another government agencies, the importer must follow their 
measures as well.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
1.1.3   Agricultural Products under TRQs  
Outline of System  
1. According to Section 5   of the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 (1979), the Minister of Commerce 
with the approval of the Cabinet has the authority to publish notifications in the Government Gazette 
to ban , to require for the permission, to prescribe any categories/kinds/qualities/standards/  
quantities/brands/origins/special fees, to require a certificate of origin/certificate of origin 
quality/other certificates pursuant to international conventions or tra de practices, etc., of any import 
and export goods, in any cases where it is necessary, for economic stability, public health, national 
security, peace and order, good morals  or any other  interests of the state. At  present, 22  items of 
agricultural products subject to tariff rate quota (TRQs) must apply for import certificate regarding 
with the above -mentioned Act.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Currently, under the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 (1979), import certification are required in 
case of imports of agricultural products under tariff rate quota (TRQs) including (1) Milk and cream, 
not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matters (including flavoured milk ) 
(2) Milk and cream, concentrated or contain ing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, 
granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1 .5% (3) Potatoes, fresh or 
chilled (4) Onion, fresh, chilled, dried, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further 
prepared, mixed  (5) Garlic, fresh or chilled, whether or not in powder  (6) Coconut, fresh or dried, 
whether or not chilled or peeled including desiccated  (7) Coffee, whether or not roasted or 
decafinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containi ng any portion of coffee (8) Tea 
(9) Pepper, dried, whether or not crushed or ground (10) Maize for feedstuff Maize (corn) for animal 
feed (11) Rice (including paddy, broken ) (12) Soya beans,   whether or not broken  (13) Copra  
(14) Onion seeds  (15) Soya bean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically 
modified  (16) Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified 
(17) Coconut oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modifi ed (18) Cane or 
beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose in solid form  (19) Instant coffee and other extracts, essences 
and concentrated, of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or 
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  from extraction of soya -bean oil, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets (21) Longans dried  
(22)  Raw silk . 
 
3. Thailand has no discriminatory policy regarding the country of origin of the impor ted commodities. 
The import certificate system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries. 
The sources of supply are left entirely to importers.  
 
4. Products subject to tariff rate quota (TRQs) committed under the WTO Agriculture Agre ement in 
order to protect local farmers and domestic industries to secure local farmers ' income and to sustain 
domestic price.  
 
5. The import certificate system is a statutory requirement of the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 
(1979)  relating to Notifications of the Ministry of Commerce as follows:  
 
-  Notification of the Ministry of Commerce (No.111) B.E.2539 on the importation of goods dated 
26 January . 
-  Notification of the Ministry of Commerce (No.115) B.E.2539 on the importation of goods dat ed 
2 October . 
-  Notification of the Ministry of Commerce (No.117) B.E.2539 on the importation of goods dated 
12 November . 
-  Notification of the Ministry of Commerce (No.143) B.E.2546 on the importation of goods dated 
23 April . 
 
The legislation leaves the  designation of products to be certified to administrative discretion under 
well-defined criteria. All import controlled measures must be approved by the Cabinet before 
imposing the regulations.   
 
Procedures  
6.I. The information related to quota allocation is published on the   Royal Thai Government 
Gazette 's website ; http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th  as well as the website of the 
Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce; http://www.dft.go.th/th -th. 
This information includes the total amount of quota, application procedures and requirement. 
There is no maximum quota for each importer except rice and no quota allocation on the 
country basis. In addit ion, importers must comply with all applicable requirements, no 
exception or derogation provided.  
 
II.  The size of the quotas is determined on yearly basis, whereas the import certificate is issued 
for each imported shipment which is valid for 30 days. Importers are required to apply for  
certificate for every shipment imported. In the case of rice quota, th e size of the quotas is 
determined on a yearly basis but the certificate s are issued for imports on the basis of 3  period 
per year, which are; 1 January – 30 April, 1 May – 31 August and 1 September – 3 December. 
In addition the import certificate is valid  for 15 days.  
 
III. Import certificate will be allotted to any juristic person. In the case of rice will be allotted to 
juristic person that registered as importer with the Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of 
Commerce. The importers have to apply for  the certificate before an arrival of its shipment 
and to ensure the utilization of certificates, importers must report their importation of the 
product to the Department of Foreign Trade within 30 days from the date of import. However, 
the certificate wil l not be issued for their next shipment, unless until the report is completed. 
Additionally, there is a mechanism for the return and re -allocation of unused allocated quota 
in a specific period. For some products, the unused quotas will not be added to the  succeeding 
period such as rice, potatoes and union. The name list of importers who obtained the import 
certificate is normally published on the Royal Thai Government Gazette 's website; 
http://www.ratchaki tcha.soc.go.th/  as well as the website of the Department of Foreign Trade, 
Ministry of Commerce; http://www.dft.go.th/th -th. Moreover, governments or export 
promotion bodies of exporting countries may make a forma l written request for the name of 
importers who obtained the certificate particularly, on first come, first serve basis such as rice.  
 
IV. There is no certain period for advanced application of an import certificate. In general, an 
applicant should apply for the certificate in 1 -2 weeks prior to the date of departure of 
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  V.  The import certificate could be granted  in 1 day if all required documents are approved.  
 
VI.  The certificate is valid for 30 days from the date of issue, in case of ri ce is valid for 15 days 
but not exceed the last date of importation in each period. One import certificate  can be used 
for a single shipment only.  
 
VII.  Import certificate is issued by the Department of Foreign Trade, except sugar is issued by 
Office of Cane and Sugar Board.  
 
VIII. The tariff quotas are allocated for each product on different basis including first come, first 
served, prorated. In the case of rice, the licenses are allocated on the “first come, first serve” 
basis and the maximum amount fo r each applicant is 300 ton nes.  
 
IX. Not applicable.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a)-(d) Not applicable.  
 
8. In general, there is no circumstance other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria under import -
controlled  regulations. The reason for any refusal will be given to the applicant. However, they will 
be given the right to appeal to the authorities concern ed for reconsideration. The Ministry of 
Commerce and/or the Director -General of the Department of Foreign Trade or authorities appointed 
by the Minister of Commerce are the final decision -makers.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) Under the automatic import certificate system, any person, firm or juristic person duly 
registered are eligible to apply for the certificate. Furthermore, state enterprises may apply 
for the certificate in some cases.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Documentation and other requirements for application of import certificate are:  
 
- Invoice ; 
- Bill of Lading: B/L;  
- Certificate of Origin: C/O.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation, the import certificate mus t be presented to the customs at the 
port where the entry takes place.  
 
12. There is no charge for an import certificate application.  
 
13. The deposit or advance payment in form of a bank guarantee, associated with the issue of licence 
exists only in cases  of temporary import of used vehicles.  
- Not applicable  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. The import certificate is valid for  30 days and non -utilization of a n import certificate has to 
cancel . 
 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization of a n import certificate.  The certificate will not be issued 
for their next shipment, unless until the report is completed.  
 
16. An import certificate is not transferable between importers.  
 
17. Not applicable.  
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  Other procedural requirements  
18. Apart from Applying for import certificate, there are no other administrative procedures required 
prior to importation.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
1.1.4   Import Prohibited  Goods  
Outline of System  
1. According to Section 5   of the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 (1979), the Ministe r of Commerce 
with the approval of the Cabinet has the authority to publish notifications in the Government Gazette 
to ban, to require for the permission, to prescribe any categories/kinds/qualities/ 
standards/quantities/brands/origins/special fees, etc., of any import and export goods, in any cases 
where it is necessary, for economic stability, public health, national security, peace and order, good 
morals  or any other  interests of the state.   
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Import prohibited goods : 
 
(a) Electrical and mechanical operating games  
(b) Goods by deceptive practice.  
(c) Copyrights -infringing cassette tapes, audio, compact disc, video tapes, computer programs 
and books.  
(d) Re-treaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber (for  cars, motorcycles, bicycles)  
(e) Waste, parings and scrap of rubber of cars, buses/trucks, motorcycles and bicycles  
(f) Bodies of used motor vehicles including cabs and chassis thereof, and frames of used 
motorcycles excluding those of a cylinder capacit y not exceeding 50cc and forks and wheels 
with diameters not over 10 inches  
(g)  Used tractors excluding used road tractors for semi -trailers and used tractors for agricultural 
use 
(h) Used motor vehicles except used ambulances  
(i) Used an tiques motor vehicles of an age  over one hundred years  
(j) Ceramic food containers and metal -coated food containers  
(k) Used motorcycles  
 
Absolutely prohibited goods : 
 
(a) Household refrigerator, combined refrigerator -freezer utilizing CFC in the production process.  
(b) Used engines, parts and accessories of motorcycles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc 
and wheels with diameters not over 10 inches.  
(c) Logs and sawn wood which are made of teak trees, rubber trees or forbidden trees from the  
border of Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces.  
(d) Baraku/Shisha, electronic cigarette and Baraku including Heat -not-burn tobacco product  
(e) HCFC - 22 based air conditioning equipment with cooling capacity under 50,000 BTU/hr  
(f) Municipa l solid waste  
(g) E - Waste  
 
3. Thailand has no discriminatory policy regarding the country of origin of the imported commodities.  
 
4. The licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The purposes of 
utilizing import licensing procedures ar e necessary to:  
 
Import prohibited goods : 
 
(a) Electrical and mechanical operating games  
To protect public morals and national security  
(b) Goods by deceptive practice.  
To protect intellectual property and national financial security  G/LIC/N/3/THA/8  
 
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  (c) Copyrights -infringing cassette tapes, audio, compact disc, video tapes, computer programs 
and books.  
To protect intellectual property and national financial security  
(d) Re-treaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber (for cars, motorcycles, bicycles)  
To prot ect human life, public health and the environment  
(e) Waste, parings and scrap of rubber of cars, buses/trucks, motorcycles and bicycles  
To protect human life, public health and the environment  
(f) Bodies of used motor vehicles including cabs and chassis thereof, and frames of used 
motorcycles excluding those of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cc and forks and wheels 
with diameters not over 10 inches  
To protect human health and national security  
(g) Used tractors excluding used road tractors f or semi -trailers and used tractors for agricultural 
use 
To protect public safety and environmental conservation  
(h) Used motor vehicles except used ambulances  
To protect public safety  and environmental conservation  
(i) Used antiques motor vehicles of an a ge over one hundred years  
To protect public safety and environmental conservation  
(j) Ceramic food containers and metal -coated food containers  
To protect public health  
(k) Used motorcycles  
To Protect human, animal or plant life and health; protect environment  
 
Absolutely prohibited goods : 
 
(a)  Household refrigerator, combined refrigerator -freezer utilizing CFC in the production process.  
To protect public health and environment  
(b)  Used engines, parts and accessories of motorcycles of a cylinder ca pacity not exceeding 50 cc 
and wheels with diameters not over 10 inches.  
To protect human life or public health and safety  
(c)  Logs and sawn wood which are made of teak trees, rubber trees or forbidden trees from the 
border of Tak and Kanchanaburi provinc es. 
To prevent the illegal logging and conserve natural resources  
(d)  Baraku/Shisha, electronic cigarette and Baraku including Heat -not-burn tobacco product  
To protect public health, public morals and national security  
(e)  HCFC - 22 based air conditioning equipment with cooling capacity under 50,000  BTU/hr  
To protect the environment, public health, human life and to comply with Montreal  Protoc ol 
(f)  Municipal solid waste  
To protect the enviro nment, public health and human life  
(g) E – Waste  
To protect the enviro nment, public health and human life  
 
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Export and Import Act B.E.2522 (1979),  
Import prohibited goods : 
  
(a)  Electrical and mechanical operating games  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Importation of Game Machines into 
the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2548 (2005) ( dated 19 July 2005)  
(b)  Goods by deceptive practice.  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Exportation and Importation of Goods into the 
Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2530 (1987) (dated 14 Oct ober 1987)  
(c)  Copyrights -infringing cassette tapes, audio, compact disc, video tapes, computer programs 
and books.  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Exportation and  Importation of Goods into the 
Kingdom of Thailand (No. 94) B.E. 2536 (1993) (dated 21 Apr il 1993)   
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Exportation and Importation of Goods into the 
Kingdom of Thailand (No. 95) B.E. 2536 (1993) (No.95) (dated 21 Ap ril 1993)    
(d)  Re-treaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber (for cars, motorcycles, bicycles)  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Used Tires as 
Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements and Compliance with Measures on 
Regulation of Import into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2556(2013) (dated 16  August 2013)  G/LIC/N/3/THA/8  
 
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  (e)  Waste, parings and scrap of rubber of cars, buses/trucks, motorcycles and bicycles  
 Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determinati on of Used Tires as 
Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements and Compliance with Measures on 
Regulation of Import into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2556 (2013) (dated 16  August 2013)  
(f)  Bodies of used motor vehicles including cabs and chassis thereof, and frames of used 
motorcycles excluding those of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc and forks and wheels 
with diameters not over 10 inches  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Prohibition of Import of Used Motor 
Car Bodies and Used Motorcycle Frames into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2555 (2012) (dated 
27 June 2012)  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Proh ibition of Import of Used Motor 
Car Bodies and Used Motorcycle Frames into the Kingdom of Thailand (No. 2) B.E. 2555 (2012) 
(dated 30 August 2012)  
(g)  Used tractors excluding used road tractors for semi -trailers and used tractors for agricultural 
use 
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Used Motor Vehicles 
as Import Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements on Regulation of Import into 
the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2562 (2019) (dated 12  June 2019)  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Used Motor Vehicles 
as Import Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements on Regulation of Import into 
the Kingdom of Thailand (No. 2) B.E. 2562 (2019) (dated 4 December  2019)  
(h)  Used motor vehicles except used ambulances   
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Used Motor Vehicles 
as Import Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements on Regulation of Import into 
the Kingdom of Thailand B.E . 2562 (2019) (dated 12  June 2019)  
(i) Used antiques motor vehicles of an age over 100 hundred years  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Determination of Used Motor Vehicles 
as Import Prohibited Goods or Subject to Licensing Requirements  on Regulation of Import into 
the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2562 (2019) (dated 12  June 2019)  
(j) Ceramic food containers and metal -coated food containers  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Establishing Ceramic Ware and Enamel ware as 
Prohibited Goods or Goods which require Health Certificate for Import into the Kingdom of 
Thailand B.E. 2551 (2008 ) (dated 8 Aug ust 2008)  
Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2551 (2008 ) (dated 8 Aug ust 2008)  
(k) Used motorcycles  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Prohibition of Import of Used 
Motorcycles into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2564 (2021) (dated 27 July 2021)  
 
Absolutely prohibited goods : 
 
(a)  Household refrigerator, combined refrigerator -freezer utilizing CFC in the production process.  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Prohibition of Import of Refrigerators, 
Water Coolers, Coolers or Freezers which are Cooling or Freezing Products Using CFCs 
(Chlorofluoroc arbons) into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2549 (2006) (dated 13  March 2006)  
(b)  Used engines, parts and accessories of motorcycles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc 
and wheels with diameters not over 10 inches.  
Notification of the Ministry of Com merce on Importation of Goods into the Kingdom of Thailand 
(No. 129)  B.E. 2541 (1998)  (dated 9  September  1998)  
(c)  Logs and sawn wood which are made of teak trees, rubber trees or forbidden trees from the 
border of Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces.  
Notifica tion of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Importation of Wood and Processed 
Wood including Artifacts, Appliances or any Articles Made of Wood into the Kingdom of 
Thailand along Tak Province and Kanchanaburi Province Borders B.E. 2548 (2005) (dated 
29 November  2005)  
(d)  Baraku/Shisha, electronic cigarette and Baraku including Heat -not-burn tobacco product  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Prohibition of Import of Baraku and 
Electronic Baraku or Electronic Cigarettes into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2557 (2014) 
(dated 12  December  2014)  
(e)  HCFC - 22 based air conditioning equipment with cooling capacity under 50,000 BTU/hr  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Prohibition of Import of HCFC  - 22 
based air conditioning equipment with cooling capacity under 50,000  BTU/hr into the Kingdom 
of Thailand B.E. 2561 (2018) (dated 16  January 2018)  G/LIC/N/3/THA/8  
 
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  (f)  Municipal solid waste  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Prohibition of Import into or transit 
through the Kingdom of Thailand of municipal waste B.E. 2562 (2019) (dated 29  May 2019)  
(g) E – Waste  
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce Regarding the Import Prohibition of E – Waste into 
the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2563 (2020) (dated 11 August 2020)  
 
The legislation leaves the designation of products to be licensed to administrative discretion under 
well-defined criteria. All import measures must be approved by the Cabinet before imposing the 
regulations.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) There is no certain period for advanced application of an import licence .  
 
(b) The duration  of granting license depend s on types of product.   
 
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which  an application for importation 
of import prohibited goods may be made.  
 
(d)  The importation of prohibited goods is considered by the Department of Foreign Trade and/or 
other authorities concerned  
 
8. In general, there is no circumstance other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria under import 
control regulations. The reasons for any refusal will be given to the applicant. However, they will be 
given the right to appeal to the authorities concerned for reconsideration. The Ministry of Commerce 
and/or the Director -General of the Department of Foreign Trade and/or authori ties appointed by the 
Ministry of Commerce are the final decision -makers.   
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a)  Under the import prohibit goods , some  person, firm or juristic person are eligible to apply for 
a licence as long as they meet the specific requirements.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Documentation and other requirements for application of import prohibited goods such as:  
 
- Name and address of the importer ; 
- Business of the importer ; 
-  Name and address of exporter/shipper ; 
- Country of origin ; 
-  Means of transport ; 
-  Description and amount of goods to be imported ; 
-  Invoice/ Pro -forma invoice ; 
-  Sales contract ; 
-  Certificate of Import Permit ; 
-  Approved document from authorities conc erned ; 
-  Other necessary documents ; 
- Bank guarantee (in case of re -exportation) . 
 
11. At the time of actual importation, depending on types of import regulations, the import licence 
or registration number or notification number or relevant certificate must be presented to the 
customs at the port where the entry takes place.  
 
12. Not applicable.  
 
13. The guarantee deposit or advance payment in term of a bank guarantee, associated with the 
issue of licence exists only in cases of temporary imp ort of used vehicles.  
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  Conditions of licensing  
14. Not applicable.  
 
15. Not applicable.  
 
16. Not applicable.  
 
17. Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18. If the products are also regulated by other government agencies, the importer must follow their 
measures as well.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
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  ANNEX  
1. List of Products by Ministry  
 
2  Ministry of Commerce  
2.1 Department of Foreign Trade  
2.1.1  Goods subject to Automatic import licensing  
2.1.2  Goods under Non -Automatic import licensing  
2.1.3  Agricultural Products under TRQs  
2.1.4 Import prohibited goods  
 
2. Ministry of Commerce  
 
2.1 Department of Foreign Trade  
2.1.1  Goods subject to Automatic import licensing  
 
 
2.1.2  Goods under Non -Automatic import licensing  
 
HS Code  Description  
2301.20 (HS 1987)  Fish meal with protein content less than 60 %  
25.15 (exclude 2515.12.10), 
6802.21.00,  6802.23.00, 
6802.29.10,  6802.29.90  (HS 2012)  Building stone  (Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous 
monumental or building stone ,  Marble, travertine and alabaster, 
granite; other stone)   
8408.90 (HS 2012)  Used diesel engines displacement of 331 -1,100 cc.  
Various  Antique idols and parts thereof, parts of ancient monuments, ancient 
coins, inscriptions and ancient manuscripts and prehistoric implements  
Various  Machinery and parts thereof which can be used to violate copyrights of 
cassette tape, video tape, and compact disc  
39.15 (HS 1992)  Waste and scrap of plastics  
4012.12.10,  4012.12.90,  
4012.20.21,  4012.20.29  (HS 2012)  Re-treaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber for buses or trucks  HS Code  Description  
Various  16 kinds of drugs, chemical and pharmaceutical products  
2922.19.90  (HS 2012)  Clenbuterol compounds and its salts  
2922.50.90 (HS 2002)  Albuterol  or salbutamol and its salts  
2939.30.00 (HS 2002)  Caffeine and its salts  
8443.19.00  (HS 2017) Intaglio printing machines  
2920.90.90 (HS 2012)  Volatile alkylnitrite substance  
87.03,  87.05 (HS 2017)  Used ambulances  and Used fire trucks  
7419.99.99,7326.90.99 (HS 2017)   Metal Coin Blank  
2207.20.11,  2207.20.19,  
2707.50.00,  2710.12, 2710.19.71,  
2710.19.83, 2710.20.00,  2711.12.00, 
2711.13.00,  2711.29.00, 2711.14.90,  
2711.19.00, 3826.00.10,  3826.00.90  
(HS 2012)  Fuel oil  
7102.10.00,  7102.21.00, 7102.31.00 
(HS 2002)  Rough diamonds  
Various  Logs, wood and all wooden products  
Various  Ceramic food containers and metal -coated food containers  
0714.10 (HS 2017)  Cassava and cassava products  
0206.30.00,  0206.41.00, 0206.49.00  
(HS 2012)  Swine 's offal  
0703.10.21, 0703.10.29 (HS 2012)  Shallots  
0805.10.10,  0805.20.00 (HS 2012)  Fresh oranges  
8419.11.10, 8419.11.90  (HS 2012)  Gas water warmer and water heater  
2841.61.00 (HS 2002)  Potassium permanganate  
2301.20 (HS 1987)  Fish meal with protein content more than 60 per cent  
1005.90 (HS 2022)  Maize (corn) for animal feed  
2304.00 (HS 2022)  Soya-bean meal  
2501.00.10.000 2501.00.20.000 
2501.00.91.000 2501.00.92.000 
2501.00.99.003 2501.00.99.004 
2501.00.99.090 (HS 2017)  Salt  G/LIC/N/3/THA/8  
 
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  HS Code  Description  
87.01 (HS 2017)  Used tractors for semi-trailers  
87.05 (HS 2017)  Used special purpose motor vehicles  
Various  Gold 
 
2.1.3  Agricultural Products under TRQs  
 
HS Code  Description  
0401 .10 .10, 0401 .10 .90, 
0401 .20 .10, 0401 .20 .90, 
0401 .40 .10, 0401 .40 .20, 
0401 .40 .90, 0401 .50 .10, 
0401 .50 .90, 2202.91.00, 
2202.99.10,  2202.99.20, 
2202.99.40,  2202.99.50, 
2202.99.90 , (HS 2017)  Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other 
sweetening matters  (including flavoured mil k) 
0402.10.41, 0402.10.42,  
0402.10.49, 0402.10.91,  
0402.10.92, 0402.10.99  (HS 2017)  Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other 
sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat 
content, by weight, not exceeding 1 .5% 
0701 .10 .00, 0701 .90 .10, 
0701 .90 .90 (HS 2017)  Potatoes, fresh or chilled  
0703 .10.11, 0703.10.19, 
0712.20.00 (HS 2017)  Onion, fresh, chilled, dried, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but 
not further prepared, mixed  
0703 .20 .10, 0703 .20 .90, 
0712 .90 .10  (HS 2017)  Garlic, fresh or chilled, whether or not in powder  
0801.11.00, 0801.12.00,  
0801.19.10, 0801.19.90  
(HS 2017)  Coconut, fresh or dried, whether or not chilled or peeled including 
desiccated  
0901.11.20, 0901.11.30 
0901.11.90,  0901.12.20, 
0901.12.90,  0901.21.11, 
0901.21.12,  0901.21.19 ,  
0901.21.20,  0901.22.10,  
0901.22.20,  0901.90.10,  
0901.90.20 (HS 2022)  Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffinated; coffee husks and skins; 
coffee substitutes containing any portion of coffee  
0902.10.10, 0902.10.90,  
0902.20.10, 0902.20.90,  
0902.30.10, 0902.30.90,  
0902.40.10, 0902.40.90  (HS 2022)  Tea 
0904.11.10, 0904.11.20,  
0904.11.90, 0904.12.10,  
0904.12.20, 0904.12.90  (HS 2022)  Pepper, dried, whether or not crushed or ground  
1005.90.99 (HS 2022)  Maize (corn) for animal feed  
1006 .10 .10, 1006 .10 .90, 
1006 .20 .10, 1006 .20 .90, 
1006 .30 .30, 1006 .30 .40, 
1006 .30 .91, 1006 .30 .99,  
1006 .40 .10, 1006 .40 .90 (HS 2017)  Rice (including paddy, broken ) 
1201 .10 .00, 1201 .90 .00 (HS 20 22) Soya beans , whether or not broken  
1203 .00 .00 (HS 2017)  Copra  
1209 .91 .10 (HS 2017)  Onion seeds  
1507.10.00, 1507.90.10,  
1507.90.20 1507.90.90   (HS 2022)  Soya-bean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not 
chemically modified  
1511.10.00, 1511.90.20,  
1511.90.31, 1511.90.32,  
1511.90.36, 1511.90.37,  
1511.90.39, 1511.90.41,  
1511.90.42, 1511.90.49,  
1513.21.10, 1513.21.90,  
1513.29.11, 1513.29.12,  
1513.29.13, 1513.29.14,  
1513.29.91, 1513.29.92,  
1513.29.94, 1513.29.95,  
1513.29.96, 1513.29.97  (HS 2022)  Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically 
modified  G/LIC/N/3/THA/8  
 
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  HS Code  Description  
1513 .11 .00, 1513 .19 .10, 
1513 .19 .90 (HS 2017)  Coconut oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically 
modified  
1701 .12 .00, 1701 .13 .00, 
1701 .14 .00, 1701 .91 .00, 
1701 .99 .10, 1701 .99 .90 (HS 20 22) Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose in solid form  
2101.11.11 ,  2101.11.19, 
2101.11.90, 2101.12.10, 
2101.12.91, 2101.12.92, 
2101.12.99 (HS 2022)  Instant coffee and other extracts, essences and concentrated, of 
coffee, and preparations with a bas is of these extracts, essences or 
concentrates or with a basis of coffee  
2304.00.21 , 2304.00.29  (HS 2022)  Oil cake and other solid residue resulting from extraction of soya -bean 
oil, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets  
0813.40.10 (HS 2022)  Longans, dried  
5002 .00 .00 (HS 2017)  Raw silk  
 
2.1.4 Import prohibited goods  
 
HS Code  Description  
Prohibited goods  
9504.30.10, 9504.30.20, 
9504.30.90, 9504.90.31, 
9504.90.39, 9504.90.92, 
9504.90.93  (HS 2012)  Electrical and mechanical operating games  
Various  Goods by deceptive practice.  
Various  Copyrights -infringing cassette tapes, audio, compact disc, video tapes, 
computer programs and books.  
 
 
4012.11.00, 4012.20.10  
4012.19.10, 4012.20.40  
4012.19.20, 4012.20.50  (HS 2012)  Re-treaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber (for cars, motorcycles, 
bicycles)  
- cars 
- motorcycles  
- bicycles  
4004.00.00 (HS 2012)  Waste, parings and scrap of rubber of cars, buses/trucks, motorcycles 
and bicycles  
Various  Bodies of used motor vehicles i ncluding cabs and chassis thereof, and 
frames of used motorcycles excluding those of a cylinder capacity not 
exceeding 50cc and forks and wheels with diameters not over 10 inches  
87.01 (HS 2017)  Used tractors excluding used road tractors for semi-trailers and used 
tractors for agricultural use  
87.02 , 87.03 , 87.04   
(HS 2017)  Used motor vehicles except used ambulances   
 
97.06 (HS 2017)  Used antiques motor vehicles of an age over one hundred years  
Various  Ceramic food containers and metal -coated food containers  
87.11 (HS 2017)  Used motorcycles  
Absolutely prohibited goods  
Various  Household refrigerator, combined refrigerator -freezer utilizing CFC in 
the production process.  
8407.31.00,  8714.10.20, 
8714.10.90, 7204,  7602 (HS 2012)  Used engines, parts and accessories of motorcycles of a cylinder 
capacity not exceeding 50 cc and wheels with diameters not over 10 
inches.  
Various  Logs and sawn wood which are made of teak trees, rubber trees or 
forbidden trees from the border of T ak and Kanchanaburi provinces.  
2403.11.00,  8543.70.90, 
9614.00.90 (HS 2012)  Baraku/Shisha, electronic cigarette and Baraku including Heat -not-burn 
tobacco product.  
8415.10.10 (HS 2017)  HCFC - 22 based air conditioning equipment with cooling capacity unde r 
50,000 BTU/hr  
3825.10.00 (HS 2017)  Municipal solid waste  
84 and 85 (HS 2017) (only the list 
in the notification)  E - Waste  
 
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