WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
22 March 2007 
 
 (07-1221) 
Committee on Import Licensing Original:   English 
  
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES
1 
 
Notification under Ar ticle 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures  
 
THAILAND 
 
  The following communication, da ted 4 January 2007, has been r eceived from the Delegation of 
Thailand. 
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I.
 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE  AND COOPERATIVES ................................................3  
A. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE .................................................................................................3  
1. Chemical Fertilizer ............................................................................................................ .......3  
2. Conserved Plants............................................................................................................... ........5  
3. Hazardous Substances........................................................................................................... ...6 
4. Seeds.......................................................................................................................... .................8  
B. DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES ......................................................................................................11  
1. Living and Non-Living-Aquatic Animals and their Products.............................................11  
2. Hazardous Substances used  for Aquaculture.......................................................................12  
3. Aquatic Feed Quality Control................................................................................................14  
C. DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT ...........................................................................16  
1. Animal and Animal Products ................................................................................................16  
2. Animal Feeds ................................................................................................................... ........17  
II. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE..............................................................................................20  
A. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN TRADE ............................................................................................20  
1. Certain Agricultural and Industrial Products .....................................................................20  
III. MINISTRY OF CULTURE...................................................................................................23  
A. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS ......................................................................................................23  
1. Antiques ....................................................................................................................... ............23  
IV. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ...................................................................................................26  
A. DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT .........................................................................................26  
                                                      
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  1.
 Arms........................................................................................................................... ..............26  
2. Weaponry ....................................................................................................................... .........28  
V. MINISTRY OF ENERGY .....................................................................................................30  
A. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BUSINESS .........................................................................................30  
1. Fuel and Oil ................................................................................................................... ..........30  
VI. MINISTRY OF FINANCE ....................................................................................................32  
A. THE EXCISE DEPARTMENT .........................................................................................................32  
1. Liquor ......................................................................................................................... .............32  
2. Tobacco and tobacco Products ..............................................................................................33  
3. Playing Cards .................................................................................................................. ........35  
VII. MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY..................................................................................................38  
A. THAI INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (TISI)......................................................................38  
1. Industrial Products Required to  Conform with the Standard............................................38  
B. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WORKS .......................................................................................41  
1. Hazardous Substances........................................................................................................... .41 
C. THE OFFICE OF THE CANE AND SUGAR BOARD ..........................................................................43  
1. Sugar .......................................................................................................................... ..............43  
VIII.  MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH .....................................................................................45  
A. THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ...................................................................................45  
1. Drugs.......................................................................................................................... ..............45  
2. Food........................................................................................................................... ...............46  
3. Hazardous Substances........................................................................................................... .48 
IX. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .............................................................51  
A. OFFICE OF ATOMS FOR PEACE ....................................................................................................51  
1. Radioactive materials .......................................................................................................... ...51 
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  I. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATIVES 
A. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE  
1. Chemical Fertilizer 
Outline of Systems  
 
1. An import licence is required for the importation of  chemical fertilizer to protect against the 
entry of substances which are harmful to hum an, plants, animals, soil and environment. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 2. Permits are required for all kinds of chemical fertilizer. 
3. The licensing system applies to chemical fertilizer originating in and coming from all 
countries. 
4. The licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The licensing 
system is to protect the introduction of chemical fertilizer which can be harmful to human, plants, 
animals, soil and environment. 
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Fertilizer Act B.E. 2518. 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) The licensing procedure takes 5-10 days. 
 (b) A licence is not generally granted immediately upon request. 
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for a 
 licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) Consideration of a licence application is effected by a single administrative organ: 
Fertilizer Regulatory Subdivision, Agricultural Regulatory Division, Department of 
Agriculture (DOA). 
 8. There are no circumstances other than failure to meet standard  criteria under which a permit 
may be refused. Reasons for refusal are given to the a pplicant. An appeal can be made directly to the 
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions residing in Thailand are eligible to apply for licences. 
There is no published list of authorized importers. 
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 10. The following documents are required: 
- Copy of ID card/passport; 
- Copy of Commercial Registration from Ministry of Commerce; 
- Conditions of Licensing. 
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  11. Documents required upon actual importation are as follows: 
- A licence issued by DOA; 
- A Certificate of Registration certified by DOA. 
 12. The licensing fee is 1,000 baht each. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the issuance of a licence. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. A licence is valid for one year. The validity of a licence can be extended by applying for 
renewal before its expiration. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence. 
16. A licence is not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attached  to the issuance of a licence.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
 18. Any licensee wishing to import or order chemical fertilizer into the Kingdom, other than the 
standard chemical fertilizer
2, must first apply for official registration of the formula3 and upon receipt 
of a certificate of chemical fertilizer formula registration, he may then import or order such chemical fertilizer into the Kingdom. 
 Registration of a chemical fertilizer procedur e takes 7-35 days for each formula. The fee is 
1,000 baht each. The period of validity of a registration is 3 years.  The applicant for registration must 
present the following documents to the Fertilizer Re gulatory Subdivision, the Agricultural Regulatory 
Division, and the Department of Agriculture:  
- Name of chemical fertilizer; 
- Sample of the chemical fertilizer to be re gistered not less than fifty kilograms in 
quantity; 
- Name and quantities of ingredients of the chemical fertilizer; 
- Certified quantity of nutrient element; 
                                                     
 
2 The standard chemical fertilizer (7 kinds)  are as follows: 
(1) Ammonium Sulfate: Ammonium Nitrogen 20% Min., Moisture Content 3% Max. 
(2) Urea: Urea Nitrogen 44% Min., Biuret 1% Max., Moisture Content 3% Max. 
(3) Superphosphate: Available P 2O5 20% Min., Arsenic 0.5% Max., Moisture Content 9% Max. 
(4) Double Superphosphate: Available P 2O5 40% Min., Arsenic 0.5% Max., Moisture Content 9% 
Max. 
(5) Triple Superphosphate : Available P 2O5 45% Min., Arsenic 0.5% Max., Moisture Content 9% 
Max. 
(6) Potassium Chloride: Water Soluble K 2O 60% Min., Moisture Content 3% Max. 
(7) Potassium Sulphate:  Water Soluble K 2O 48% Min., Moisture Content 3% Max. 
 3Condition: 
- Total of the total of Nitrogen + Available P 2O5 + Water Soluble K 2O not less than 20% by weight. 
- Each nutrient not less than 3% by weight. 
- Moisture content 3% by weight max. 
- Not be harmful to human, plants, animals, soil and environment. 
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  - Kind and quantity of secondary element and trace element, if any;  
- Size of packaging and container or package; 
- Name of producer and place of production of the  chemical fertilizer; 
- The analytical method of chemical fertilizer; 
- Brief explanation on method of production of the chemical fertilizer; 
- Label; 
- Accompany leaflet; 
- Report of the analysis of the chemical fertilizer by the Government laboratory; 
- Details of the characteristic and properties. 
 
19. Not applicable. 
2. Conserved Plants 
Outline of Systems  
 
1. An import permit is required for conserved plan ts to strengthen the controlling measures of 
the plant trade and to comply with the Conventio n on International Trade in Endangered Species of 
Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). However, a strict er measure is applied for Appendix I Conserved 
plants than for Appendix II.  CITES import licence is  relevant to the Phytosanitary Certificate under 
Plant Quarantine Act B.E. 2507. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 2. A licence is required for conserved plants species listed in the Appendix of the CITES. 
3. The licensing system applies to conserved plants coming from all countries. 
4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the qua ntity or value of imports. The licensing system 
is to protect endangered plant species. 
5. The licensing is a statutory requirement of the Plant Act B.E. 2518, amended B.E. 2535 and 
can not be abolished by administrative discretion. However, Ministerial Notification and Notification 
by the Department of Agriculture can be abolished by the Minister and Director General of the DOA. 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) The period prior to importation within wh ich a licence must be applied for is not 
specified in the legislation.  
 (b) A licence is not granted immediately upon request. Prior review of the application is 
required.  
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for a 
licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) A licence application is effected by the Department of Agriculture. However, a 
portion of the conserved plant is restricted or prohibited under Plant Quarantine Act. Such plants must apply to plant quarantine for permission. 
 8. There are no circumstances other than failure to  meet standard criteria under which a licence 
may be refused. Reasons for refusal are given to th e applicant. No appeal procedures are specified in 
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  Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions residing in Thailand are eligible to apply for a licence. 
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for application for Licence  
 10. The information required in application (PP 13 Form) is the scientific name, appendix and 
source (wild or artificial) of the conserved plant.  
11. A Phytosanitary Certificate (for restricted and prohibited plan ts) and a CITES export permit 
from the exporting country must accompany the conserved plants. 
12. A licensing fee is 100 baht. 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of a 
licence. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. A licence is valid for six months and cannot be extended. 
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence. 
16. A licence is not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issuance of a licence. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. Not applicable. 
19. Not applicable.  
3. Hazardous Substances 
Outline of Systems  
 
1. Pursuant to section 23 of Hazardous Substan ce Act B.E. 2535, and Ministerial Regulation 
No. 1 B.E. 2537, all pesticide handlers for the Ty pe 3 hazardous substanc es must obtain a licence 
from the Department of Agriculture (DOA). 
 “No person shall be allowed to import, e xport or have in his/her possession the Type 3 
hazardous substance unless permitted by the authority . A separate licence shall be required for each 
establishment or place of business subject to these ru les, to be conspicuously displayed therein.” 
 Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
 
 
2. A licence is required for Type 3 hazardous substances which are listed in Annex I4. 
3. The licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries. 
                                                      
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  4. The licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The licensing 
system is to protect against the entry of unreg istered hazardous substances  as well as to control 
sources of origin, packaging a nd labelling of imported products. 
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535. 
The legislation specifies broad categories for the licensing system. The Ministry of Agriculture and 
Cooperatives, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Public Health established a licensing 
system for type 3 hazardous substances.  
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a)  After the application is received, the process for investigation on location of storage 
and the accuracy of documents, report of investigation and issuance of a licence should be finished within 30 days. The impor ter should obtain a permit at least 3 days 
before the arrival of materials at the port of entry. Any person who fails to comply 
with or contravenes any condition, limitation or restriction is liable, upon conviction, 
to a penalty as specified in section 73 of Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535. 
 (b) A licence is not generally granted immediately upon request.  (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a 
licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) Consideration of a licence application is effected by a single administrative organ; 
Pesticide Regulatory Subdivision, Agricultural Regulatory Division, Department of 
Agriculture.  
 8. There are no circumstances other than failure to  meet standard criteria under which a licence 
may be refused. Reasons for refusal are given to th e applicant. No appeal procedures are specified in 
the legislation.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligib le to apply for a licence under the licensing 
system. The list of authorized importers is then published after such applications for a licence are 
approved.   
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for application for Licence  
 
10. The following documents are required: 
- Copy of ID card/passport; 
- Copy of Commercial Registration from Ministry of Commerce (for new applicant); 
- Copy of Hazardous Substance Registration Certificate; 
- Copy of the hazardous substance analysis data; 
- Brief layout of hazardous substance warehouse and the area nearby; 
- Indoor map of the hazardous substance warehouse; 
- Document  presenting the experience of the specialized or personnel responsible for 
the warehouse; 
- Document for packaging; 
- Materials safety data sheet; 
- Other, if any. 
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  11. The documents required upon actual importation are as follows: 
- Licence issued by DOA; 
- Certificate of Registration certified by DOA; 
- Certificate of Origin; 
- Certificate of Analysis; 
- Pro-forma Invoice; 
- Bill of Lading. 
 12. There is 500 baht fee for import permit. 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of a 
licence.  
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. The period of validity of a licence is one year. No extension is allowed for an import limit. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence. 
16. A licence is not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issuance of a licence. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. - There is a system of registration of Type  2 and 3 hazardous substance for persons and 
firms engaging in importation of each hazardous substance. The registration fee for 
each hazardous substance is 2,000 baht. 
 - For Type 2 hazardous substance (according to Section 18 (2) of Hazardous Substance 
Act B.E. 2535), an importer is not required to obtain a licence but must first notify to the DOA. A list of type 2 hazardous substances is shown in Annex I
.5 
19. Not applicable.  
4. Seeds 
Outline of Systems  
 
1. An import Licence is required for the im portation of controlled seeds for commercial 
purposes. The detail is in the recommendation for importing controlled seeds under Plant Act 
B.E. 2518. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. A licence is required for 28 kinds of controlled seeds listed in Annex II .5 
3. The licensing system applies to cont rolled seeds coming from all countries. 
4. The licensing system is to protect against th e entry of low quality of controlled seeds. 
                                                      
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  5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Plant Act B.E. 2518. The legislation 
specifies broad categories for the licensing system . It is impossible to abolish the system. 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) The period prior to importation within wh ich a permit must be applied for is not 
specified in the legislation. A reasonable pe riod of time for licence issuance is about 2 
days. 
 (b) A licence is not granted immediately upon request. Prior review of the application is 
required. 
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which a licence application 
is required.  
 (d) A licence application is effected by the Department of Agriculture.  8. There are no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria under which a 
permit may be refused. Reasons for refusal are give n to the applicant. No appeal procedure is 
specified in the legislation. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions are elig ible to apply for licences under the licensing 
system. 
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for application for Licence  
 
10. The following documents are required: 
- Copy of ID card; 
- Copy of Commercial Registration from the Ministry of Commerce, or tax invoice; 
- Copy of Certificate of  Juristic Person Registration (in case of a juristic person); 
- Layout of the controlled seed warehouse and the area nearby; 
- Authorization for proxy (in case of the owner authorizes the others); 
- Others, if any, such as label. 
 11. The documents required upon actual importation are: 
- Licence for importation of controlled seeds; 
- Certificate of Seeds Quality from country of origin; 
- Pro-forma invoice; 
- List of seeds that are imported. 
 
12. Import licence fee is 400 baht.  
13. No deposits or advance payment is required. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. A licence is valid for one year. The validity of  a licence can be extended by applying for its 
renewal before its expiration. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  16. Licences are not transferable between importers. 
17. No other conditions are required. 
Other Procedural Requirements
 
 
18. No other administrative procedures are required. 
19. Not applicable. 
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  B. DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES  
1. Living and Non-Living-Aquatic Animals and their Products 
Outline of Systems  
 
1. An import licence is required for the importation of most living or non-living aquatic animals 
in order to protect against the intro duction of epidemic diseases. In addition,  it is required to obtain 
the licence when live-aquatic endangered animals and their products are imported, exported or re-
exported with the aim to conser ve and manage such animals. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 2. The licensing system covers the following products: 
 -  Living or non-living aquatic animals and their products listed as the endangered and 
conserved species in the CITES Appendix II and III.  
3. The system applies to products from all countries. 
4. The licensing system aims to protect against th e entry into Thailand of epidemic diseases, 
alien species and also to protect the endangered speci es. There is no limitation of quantity or value of 
imports. 
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Fisheries Act B.E. 2490 and Wildlife 
Reservation and Protection Act B.E. 2535, and taking into consideration the Convention on 
International Trade in Endangered Species establis hing a permit system for certain living and non-
living aquatic animals on the endangered species list.  
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) Although the time in advance of importa tion is not specified in the legislation,  it is 
generally recognized that the application for a licence shall be made 3 days in 
advance. The process to investigate the application and issue the licence takes 
1 working day. In case of emergency,  the process can be expedited but should not be 
done when the goods arrive at the port. 
 (b) A licence cannot be granted immediately upon request.  (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which a licence application 
may be made. 
 (d) The Department of Fisheries is the only ag ency to consider the application and grant a 
licence. 
 8. There are no circumstances other than failure to  meet the standard criteria enshrined in the 
law and regulation. Reasons for refusal are given to  the applicant. The applicant can appeal within 
30 days as from the day when the order comes to his knowledge. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons,  firms and institutions residing in Thailand ar e eligible to apply for a licence. It is 
a non-restrictive system. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence
 (Annex III )6 
 10. The information required in the application is set forth in Form Gor for living or non-living 
aquatic animals with the disease clearance and for t hose without being contro lled in the endangered 
species list and Form Sor por 4 for species in co mpliance with Wildlife Reservation and Protection 
Act B.E. 2535. 
11. For certain live-aquatic animals,
 disease-free certificates from the exporting countries must 
accompany the application. Upon the actual importation , a licence is required for scrutiny by officials 
from the Department of Fisheries. 
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative ch arge for permits except 200 baht fee for a 
licence of endangered species,  species in compliance with the Wildlife Reservation and Protection Act 
B.E. 2535 and the species list of the CITES;  and 50 baht fee for a licence of captive breeding of 
endangered species. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the issue of permit. 
Conditions of Licensing  
 
14. A licence issued for the importation of disease-free living aquatic animal and non-living 
aquatic animal is valid for 60 days. Besides , licence Sor por 6, issued for the importation of species in 
compliance with the Wildlife Reservation and Protecti on Act B.E. 2535, is valid for 90 days;  licence 
Sor por 5 for endangered species is valid for 180 days. 
15. When a licence is not utilized, importer is requi red to give explanation of non-utilization. 
16. Licence is not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. The species and the amount of the imported produc ts will be verified. If it is discovered that 
they differ in species and amount listed in the licence,  such licence will be revoked. 
19. Not applicable. 
2. Hazardous Substances used for Aquaculture 
Outline of System  
 
1. According to Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 and Notification of the Ministry of 
Industry, the imported chemicals and biological subs tances for aquaculture require an inform permit 
and an import permit from the Department of Fisheries. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. All substances used for aquaculture are c overed under the hazardous substance list of 
notification of Ministry of Industry (Annex IV ).6 
                                                      
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  3. The system applies to imported products from all countries. 
4. There is no limitation of the quantity or valu e on import substances. Hazardous substances 
are used in many sectors such as industry, public h ealth, agriculture and aqu aculture. Some substances 
may be a danger to human, animal, plant and envir onment. The standard for regulation is required. 
The movement of hazardous substances has to be put into a database to be prepared to the managing 
of an emergency response. 
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of Hazardous Substance Act, B.E. 2535. 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a)  Application for an inform licence take s two working days and for an import licence 
may take 3 to 5 working days. 
  (b)  A licence cannot be granted immediately upon request.   (c)  There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which a licence 
application is required. 
  (d)  The Department of Fisheries is th e agency responsible for granting a licence for 
hazardous substance used for aquaculture. 
 8. There are no circumstances other than failure to  meet the standard criteria enshrined in the 
law and regulation. Reasons for refusal are given to  the applicant. The applicant can appeal within 
30 days as from the day when the order comes to his knowledge. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions residing in Tha iland are eligible to apply for a licence. It is 
a non-restrictive system. 
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. The document required for an inform licence  is composed of 3 subjects:  Invoice, Bill of 
Lading and Certificate of Analysis. The document required for an import licence  is the Certificate of 
Registration of Hazardous Substance.  
11. Upon the arrival of goods, an import permit must  be presented to the customs at the port 
where the entry takes place. 
12. An Inform licence has no charge.  Inform licen ces can be used only once.  The import licence 
fee is 500 baht. An import licence can be used several times within one year as long as the import amount does not exceed the amount declared in the licence. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the issue of licence. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. A licence is valid for one year from the date of issuance.  An importer has to apply for a new 
import licence before the previous licence expires. 
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence.  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  16. Licence is not transferable between the importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issuance of a licence. 
Other Procedural Requirements
 
 
18. Importer should apply for a Certificate of Registration of hazardous substance before 
applying for an import licence.  
19. Not applicable. 
3. Aquatic Feed Quality Control 
Outline of Systems  
 1. Import licensing is required for controlling the quality of commercial aquatic feed to be 
hygienic and harmless to aqua tic animals or human consumpti on of aquatic animal products. 
Purpose and Coverage of Licensing
 
 
2. The import licensing system covers the following products: 
 - Formula feed 
 - Concentrate feed  - Premix (additives)  - Supplement (protein, fat, vitamin, mineral)    These products are used for the following aquaculture species: Catfish, Freshwater 
Herbivorous, Freshwater Carnivorous, Freshwater Prawn,  Marine Shrimp, Marine Carnivorous, Soft Shell 
Turtle, Frog and other aquatic animals besides the species mentioned above.  3. The system applies to products from all countries. 
4. The system aims to control the quality of  imported commercial aquatic feed into the 
Kingdom of Thailand.  There is no limitation of quantity or value of importing goods. 
5. The system is a statutory requirement of the Animal Feed Quality Control Act B.E. 2525 and 
Additional B.E. 2542 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) It is recognized that the application for a licence shall be made 45 days in advance. In 
case of emergency, the process can be expe dited but should not be done when the 
goods arrive at the port. 
 (b) A licence cannot be granted immediately upon request.  (c) Applications for licences can occur during any part of the year. 
 (d) The consideration of a licence application is effected by the Department of Fisheries 
(DOF) or the Department of Livestock Development. 
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  Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence  
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions residing in Tha iland are eligible to apply for a licence.  It 
is a non-restrictive system. 
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. The information required for all commercial a quatic feeds is set forth in Form Nor Sor 1 
together with Form Tor Sor 2-1 (in case of formul a and concentrate feed),  Form Tor Sor 2-2 (in case 
of premix or additives),  Form Tor Sor 4 (in case of supplement) and Form Nor Sor 4 (in case of declaration import). 
11. Upon the actual importation, the documents liste d in Form Bor Nor Sor 1 (Import licence), 
Invoice, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis, product information, Certificate of Formula and Certificate of Health/ Phytosanitary are required. 
12. Import licence fee is 10,000 Baht and Certifi cate of Formula (issued by DOF) fee is 1,000 
Baht. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the issue of permit. 
Condition of Licensing
 
 
14. The period of validity of the import licence is one year and can be extended. 
15. Not applicable. 
16. A licence in not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. Not applicable. 
19. Not applicable. 
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  C. D
EPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT  
1. Animal and Animal Products 
Outline of System  
 
1. Import permits are required for the importation of animals and animal products described in 
Animal Epidemic Act B.E. 2499 in order to protect Thai livestock and animals from infections and 
exotic diseases. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. Permits are required for animals and animal products described in Animal Epidemic Act 
B.E. 2499 and related Ministerial Regulations. 
3. The animal health regulation is applied to  animal coming from all countries with some 
variations. Permits for animal products are applied to all countries depending on animal species, 
disease status and type of product. 
4. The permit system is not intended to restrict the amount or value of imports, but only to 
protect domestic animals from introduction of animal diseases or disease vectors. 
5. The requirements may be amended from time to time. The principle legislation is depending 
on animal species and disease status of the country of origin in the Animal Epidemic Act B.E. 2499. Related Ministerial regulations are empowered by th is Act and subjected to be added, amended on 
reviewed. 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) The period prior to importation within wh ich a permit must be applied for are not 
specified in the regulations. 
 (b) A permit cannot be granted immediately upon request. Prior review of the application 
is required. 
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which permit application 
may be made. 
 (d) Permit application are effected by Department of Livestock Development only.  8. In general, there are no circumstances other than  failure to meet ordinary criteria under which 
a permit may be refused. In the case of live animals or  animal products, poultry or birds, a permit for a 
particular time period could be refused if space at the Quarantine Station is not available. An outbreak 
of a particular disease in the exporting country coul d be a cause to revoke a permit which was issued 
prior to the disease outbreak; for ex ample, African Horse Sickness in Spain, Hog Cholera in Europe 
and Bovine Spongiform Encphalopathy (BSE) in Europe. Reasons for refusal are given to the 
applicant. No appeal procedures are specified in the legislation or regulation. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9.  All persons, firms and instituti ons residing in Thailand are e ligible to apply for licences. 
There is no published list of authorized importers.  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. The information required in the application is  set forth in the Procedures to Animals or 
Animal Products into Thailand and form R1/1. 
11. In the case of live animals and birds, the or iginal and a copy of the import permit must 
accompany the shipment together with a health certi ficate issued by the national veterinary authority 
of the country of origin. Copies of the import permit should also accompany a shipment of animal products. 
12. There are import-related fees associated to a permit application review, inspections required 
for imports, testing and quarantines. Facilities ma nufacturing livestock products for importation are 
inspected under cooperative service agreements. 
13. Reservation fees for quarantine space are required for live animals. The amount of the fee 
varies according to the animal. Application fees and quarantine reservation fees are non-refundable. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 14. Permits for animal products vary in length, but are generally valid for about one year. Permits 
for live animals and birds are valid for 7 to 60 days depending on the species. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a permit.  
16. Permits are not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no conditions attached to the issue of a permit.  
Other Procedural Requirements
 
 
18. There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation. 
19. Not applicable. 
2. Animal Feeds 
Outline of System  
 
1. Import permits are required for the importation of certain animal feeds to prevent Thai 
livestock and poultry against the in troduction of diseases that do not exist in Thailand and unsafe 
contaminants. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 2. Permits are required for animal feeds listed in Annex V
.7 
3. The permit system applies to animal feeds coming from all countries with some variation 
resulting from the species and country of origin’s disease status. Permits for products apply to all 
countries depending on disease status. 
                                                      
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  4. The permit system is not intended to restrict the amount or value of imports, but to control 
the quality of animal feeds and to prevent unsafe cont amination attached to the imported animal feeds. 
5. The permit system is a statutory requirement of the Animal Feeds Quality Control Act 
B.E. 2525. 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) The period prior to importation of controlle d animal feeds is subject to the following 
processes: 
a. The permit for importation of animal feeds is granted 2 working days after 
submission of the application. (The permit is valid for 1 year since the date of 
issuance.) 
b.  After receiving the permit, the importer has to submit the Request for Formula 
Registration which takes about 45 days to issue the Certificate of Formula Registration. 
c. Upon actual importation, importers have  to submit the request for  importation 
and authorized officers will inform the importer the decision within 15 working 
days. 
 (b) A permit cannot be granted immediately upon request. Prior review of the application 
is required. 
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which permit application 
may be made. 
 (d) Permit applications are effected by one office.  The applications are not submitted to 
other offices for a visa, note or approval, thus the importer does not have to approach more than one administrative office. In case of new applications, importers have to 
submit the applications at the Bureau of Livestock standards and certification while 
the extension can be made at Provincial Livestock Offices corresponding to the 
location of applicants. 
 8. There are no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria under which a 
permit may be refused. However, if there is any evid ence that any animal feeds are harmful to animals 
or consumers, the Department of Livestock deve lopment will order the licensed importers not to 
import such kind of animal feeds. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions  residing in Thailand are elig ible to apply for licences.  
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. Documentation and other requirements for application of import licence are: 
- Name and address of importer; 
- Business of importer; 
- List of animal feeds imported; 
- Country of Origin; 
- Storage location; 
- Sample of Animal Feeds (At least 500 grams); 
- Copy of ID card/passport;  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  - Copy of House Registration; 
- Copy of Company Affidavit; 
- Copy of Company Registration; 
- Copy of Company’s authorized representative/ Director; 
- Copy of Value Added Tax Registration; 
- Copy of Certificate of Business Operation of Alien; 
- Others, if any. 
 11. The following documents are required upon actual importation: 
- Import Notification Application for animal feeds; 
- Copy of Invoice; 
- Bill of Lading, Packing list; 
- Certificate of Origin; 
- Certificate of Analysis; 
- Product Information; 
- Certificate of Formula; 
- Certificate of Health/Certificate of phytosanitary; 
- Others, if any. 
 12. The permit fee for animal feeds is 1,000 baht/y ear while formula registration fee is 1,000 
baht per formula 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the issue of permit. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. The period of validity of import permit is one y ear and can be extended before its expiration. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a permit.  
16. Permits are not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no conditions attached to the issue of a permit.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation. 
19. Not applicable. 
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  II. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE 
A. D
EPARTMENT OF FOREIGN TRADE  
1. Certain Agricultural and Industrial Products 
Outline of Systems  
 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 th e 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 stab ility, public health, national security, peace and 
order, good morals  of any other  interests of the state. At present, 49 items of industrial and 
agricultural products subject to import licensing pr ocedures regarding with the above-mentioned Act. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. Currently, under the Export and Import Act B.E. 2522 (1979), 3 types of import licensing 
procedures which are automatic import licensing , non- automatic import licensing and import 
certification on agricultural products under tariff rate quota (TRQs) are being utilized. A List of certain industrial and agricultural products subj ect to licensing procedures is shown in Annex VI
.8 
3. Thailand has no discriminatory policy regardi ng the country of origin of the imported 
commodities. The import licensing system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries. The sources of supply are left entirely to importers.  
4. The licensing procedures are not intended to rest rict the quantity or value of the imports. The 
purposes of utilizing import licensing procedures are necessary to: 
- protect public moral, human, animal or plant life or public health; 
- protect national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value; 
- conserve environment and e xhaustible natural resources; 
- protect intellectual properties. 
 5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Export and Import Act B.E. 2522 
(1979). The legislation leaves the designation of pro ducts to be licensed to administrative discretion 
under well defined criteria. All import controlled m easures must be approved by the Cabinet before 
imposing the regulations.  
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) There is no certain period for advanced a pplication 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 grante d if the product has already arrived at the 
customs border. 
 (b) An import licence cannot be granted immediately upon request. Prior review of the 
application is required. The licence coul d be granted in 1 day if all required 
documents are approved.  
                                                      
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   (c) The application may be submitted on every working day. 
 (d) Import licences are issued by the Department of Foreign Trade and other authorities 
concerned such as the Ministry of Finance, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Energy Business, etc.  
 
8. In general, there is no circumstance other th an failure to meet the ordinary criteria under 
import controlled regulations. Appli cation ordering before enforced date will be denied. However, 
they will be given the right to appeal to the author ities concerned for reconsideration. The Ministry of 
Commerce and/or the Director-General of the Depa rtment of Foreign Trade are the final decision-
makers.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
  
 
9. (a) Under the non-automatic impor t licensing system, any person, firm or  juristic person 
duly registered or having a covenant for prod ucers are eligible to apply for a licence. 
Furthermore, state enterprises may apply for a licence in some cases. 
 (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.  
 
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. Documentation and other requirements fo r application of import licence are:  
- 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 
-  Pro-forma invoice -  Sales contract -  Certificate of Import Permit -  Approved document from authorities concerned -  Other necessary documents 
-  Bank guarantee (in case of re-exportation) 
 11. At the time of actual importation, the import lic ence must be presented to the customs at the 
port where the entry takes place. 
12. An amount of 30 baht is charged for each appli cation form. However, there is no charge for 
the issuance of a licence and the administration therein. 
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. It will be seized if there is no re-
exportation. The rate of deposit will be 4 times the import value of those vehicles and, at the same 
time, the period of validity would depend on the peri od of time in which the vehicle is to be re-
exported. The purpose of the deposit requirement is to ensure that the imported vehicle will be re-
exported. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Conditions of Licensing 
 
 
14. The licence 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. Apart from import licensing, there are no other administrative procedures required prior to 
importation. 
19. Not applicable. 
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  III. MINISTRY OF CULTURE 
A. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS  
1. Antiques 
Outline of Systems  
 1. An import licensing system of antiques is requi red for the importation of Statue of Buddha, 
God Images, religious emblems, in scriptions, products of archaeologi cal excavation (including regular 
and clandestine) or of archaeological discoveries, el ements of historical m onuments or archaeological 
sites, manuscripts and incunabula, ancient coins and parts or components of ancient monuments to 
protect against the illicit import of cultural properties from their countries of origin. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
 
 
2. Permits are required for the antiques that or iginated in other countries such as:  
- Parts or components of ancient monuments/elements of historical monuments or 
archaeological sites, for example, stone lintel, lotus annulet and balusters etc.; 
- Buddha Images; 
- God Images; - Religious Emblems, such as 
x Altar piece (statue of Christ, Virgin Marry, St. Peter, etc.); 
x Altar crucifix; 
x Altar cross; 
x Bodhisattva Image and Hindu God Image; 
x Dancing Siva; 
x Reclining Vishnu over Naga; 
x Etc. 
- Ancient coins; 
- Ancient inscription; 
- Manuscript or incunabula; 
- Pre-historical tools, utensils or ornaments. 
 3. The permit system applies to antiques originating in and coming from every other countries. 
4. The permit system is to protect against the illicit import or traffic of cultural properties from 
the countries of origin. Accordingly, the permit system  is intended to restrict the quantity of imports 
in some cases. 
5. The permit system is a statutory requirement of the Import-Export Act B.E. 2522. According 
to the Act, the Minister of Co mmerce issued an announcement and order with the approval of the 
Cabinet. The announcement and order are: 
- Ministry of Commerce: Announcement on the Importation of antiques from their 
countries of origin into the Royal Kingdom 2004 (B.E. 2547). The Ministry of Commerce shall take charge and control of the execution of the Act and Announcement. 
 - Order No.50/2548: The Authorization for Antique Import Permit licensing. The 
Ministry of Commerce shall authorize the Director-General of the Department of Fine G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Arts (or any officers who take charges) to act on his behalf to issue import permit 
licence for antiques. 
 
Procedures
 
 6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) There is no specific period required for an  advance application of an import licence. 
In general, applicant should apply for th e licence 1-2 weeks before the departure of 
the shipment. The application will not be gr anted if the product has already arrived at 
the customs border. 
 (b) An import licence cannot be granted imme diately upon request. Prior review of the 
application and examination of the product are required. The licence could be granted 
in 3 working days if all requirements are approved. 
 (c) The application may be submitted on any working day.  (d) Import licence is issued by the Department of Fine Arts, Ministry of Culture. 
 
8. In general, there is no circumstance other th an failure to meet the ordinary criteria under 
import control regulations or announcements. The authorized offici als will give reasons for the refusal 
to the applicant. If so, they will have the ri ght to appeal to the authorities concerned for 
reconsideration. The Ministry of Commerce and/or the Director-General of the Department of Fine 
Arts are the final decision-makers.   
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms,  juristic person, state aut horities, state enterprises and institutions residing 
in Thailand are eligible to apply for permit licences.  
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. Documentation and other requirements for application of import licence are: 
- Name and address of the importer 
- Business of the importer 
- Name and address of exporter/shipper 
- Country of origin 
- Means of transport 
- A photocopy of importer’s identity card 
- A photocopy of importer’s house registration/passport 
- A photocopy of sales contract 
- Pro-forma invoice 
- Bill of Lading 
- A certificate of Origin 
- 4 photographs of products size 3 x 4 inches with description 
- Permit document from the customs house for Department of Fine Arts’ officials 
passing in the customs warehouse to examine the import product. 
 
11. At the time of actual importation, the import lic ence must be presented to the customs at the 
port where the entry takes place. 
12. An amount of 30 baht is charged for each appli cation form. However, there is no charge for 
the issuance of a licence and administrative fees.  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  13. No deposit or advance payment is required in  connection with the issuance of permit 
licences. 
Conditions of Licensing  
 
14. The permit licence for temporary education, exhibition or promotion expires at the return 
date of the goods and the validit y of licence cannot be extended. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it. 
16. Permit licence is not transf erable between importers. 
17. Not applicable. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. Apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, there are no other 
administrative procedures required prior to importation. 
19. Not applicable. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  IV. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE 
A. 
DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT  
1. Arms 
Outline of Systems  
 1. According to the Arms Control act B.E. 2530, th ere are two types of licences:   a licence for 
ordering arms and a licence for importation of arms. 
1.1 Any person wishing to order arms with the purpose of personal use or using as a 
sample must submit an application of a licence of importation of arms to the Industry Department, the Defence Industry and Energy Center, the Ministry of Defence. 
 
1.2 Any person wishing to import arms with the purpose of personal use or using as a 
sample must submit an application of a licence of importation of arms to the Industry Department, the Defence Industry and Energy Cent er, the Ministry of Defence before bringing 
them into the Kingdom. 
  In case of no licence presented upon actual importation, an importer 
must notify by a letter and submit the arms to the customs officer upon arrival  at the port and 
then apply for a licence within 90 days after the submission of the arms. 
 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 2. Permits are required for arms listed in the Arms Control Act B.E. 2530. 
3. All countries. 
4. The purposes of issuing import licensing are safegua rding safety, security and public welfare. 
5. The licensing system is a statutory require ment of the Arms Control Act B.E. 2530, 
Ministerial Regulation B.E. 2534, and Ministerial Regulation No.2-4. 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) No. The application for a licence of orderi ng arms must be made before the arms are 
ordered into the Kingdom. The licences cannot be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence. 
 (b) A licence cannot be granted immedi ately upon request because there are some 
procedures examining the qualification of an applicant and the warehouse. 
 (c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which application for permit 
licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence is the person who considers the 
application and grants a licence. 
 8. The application for a permit can be refused if it is against the law of public welfare or against 
the policy of the Ministry of Defence. The reasons for refusal are given to th e applicant. The appeal 
can be made directly to the Minister of Defence within 30 days after receiving the refusal letter.  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence  
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions are e ligible to apply for permit licences.  
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 10. The following documents are required: 
- Copy of Certificate of  Juristic Person Registration; 
- Copy of ID card/passport; 
- Copy of Registration of Trade or Commerce; 
- Layout of arms warehouse and the area nearby; 
- Layout of the warehouse inside which the size must conform with the act; 
- Copy of a certificate of operating business in Thailand (in the case of an applicant 
who is a foreigner); 
- Copy of description of arms to be imported; 
- Authorization of a proxy (in the case of the owner authorized the others); 
- Other necessary documents which the Director of the Defence Industry and Energy 
Center may need. 
 11. A licence for ordering arms or a licence for importation of arms and a licence for carrying 
arms are required upon actual importation. 
12. Licensing fee is 100 baht/licence. 
13. Not applicable. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. The validity of a licence is 1 year. The benefi ciary of a licence wishing to renew the licence 
can apply within 30 days before the expiration of the licence. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a permit licence or a portion of it. 
16. A licence is not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issue of a permit licence.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation, apart from import 
licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation. 
19. Not applicable. 
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  2. Weaponry 
Outline of Systems
 
 
1. For granting a licence for importation of weaponry, any entity wising to manufacture 
weapons pursuant to The National Administration Reformation Council’s Order No.37 must receive 
permission from The Minister, The Ministry of Defence and Ministerial Regulation No.7. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. The weapons listed as follows need a licence for importation; 
- Guns and other weapons including bu llets by means of explosion; 
- Bomb, torpedoes, explosive mines and missiles with similar properties or equipment 
or items used for pressurization or for making or assembling bullets, as well as the accessories thereof. 
 3. The import licensing system applies to products originating in and coming from all countries. 
4. The licensing system is not intended to restrict  the quantity or value of imports. The purposes 
of issuing import licences are to safeguard the safety, security and public welfare. 
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the National Administration Reformation 
Council’s Order No. 37 and Ministerial Regulation No.7. 
Procedures
 
 6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) No. The application for a licence for ordering weapons must be made before the 
weapons are ordered into the Kingdom. Th e licences cannot be obtained within a 
shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence. 
 (b) A licence cannot be granted immediately upon request. There are some procedures for 
examining the qualification of an applicant. 
 (c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which an application for a 
licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) The Defence Industry and Energy Center and The Ministry of Defence are the official 
organizations that consider the application and grant a licence. 
 
8. The application for a permit can be refused if it is against the law of public welfare or against 
the policy of the Ministry of Defence. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. Any persons wishing to manufacture weapons  pursuant to The National Administration 
Reformation Council’s Order No.37 are eligible to apply for licences.  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. The following documents are required: 
- Licence application form (Form Or.4); 
- Copy of ID card and House Registration of the company’s authorized 
representative/director; 
- Copy of Certificate of Juristic Person Registration; 
- Copy of Certificate of setting up factories/facilities in the country; 
- Copy of Certificate of manufacture, assembly, repairs and modification of weaponry 
from the Ministry of Defence; 
- The original licence for importation (in the case of applying the same weaponry); 
- The translation of all documents (in the case of foreign language) 
 
Other supporting documents are as follows:  
- Sample or model of substances/object s/weapon used in weapon manufacture. 
- Supporting document showing characteristic or specification of 
substances/objects/weapon used in weapon manufacture or in research program; 
- Supporting document showing that no subs tances/objects/weapon can be obtained 
domestically; 
- Name of research program (in case of import for research purpose). 
 
11. Invoice, Bill of Lading and an Airway Bill are required upon actual importation. 
12. There is no charge for the issuance of a licence. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in  connection with the issue of a licence. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 14. The validity of a licence is 1 year. The benefi ciary of a licence wishing to renew the licence 
can apply within 30 days before the expiration of the licence. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence. 
16. A licence cannot be transferred between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issue of a permit licence.  
Other Procedural Requirements
 
 
18. No other administrative procedures are required. 
19. Not applicable. 
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  V. MINISTRY OF ENERGY 
A. 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BUSINESS  
1. Fuel and Oil 
Outline of Systems  
 1. An import certificate is required for the importa tion of certain petroleum products by those 
who are not oil traders under Section 7 of the Fuel and Oil Trade Act B.E. 2543. Detailscan be seen in 
the Notification of the Ministry of Commerce (No.127) B.E. 2541 ‘Prescribing Measures for petroleum import organization’. However, importati on of High Speed Diesel Oil is not allowed for 
those who are not oil traders under Section 7 of the Fuel and Oil trade Act B.E. 2543. 
 Oil traders under Section 7 of the Fuel and Oil Trade act B.E. 2543 can import petroleum 
products without any restriction, except for High-Sp eed Diesel Oil, and have to report the importation 
to the Department of Energy Business 2 days in  advance before the actual importation takes place. 
 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
 
 
2. The importer, other than oil traders under Section 7, is required to request an approval for oil 
importation. A list of such oil types is as follows: Gasoline and similar oils for engines, Kerosene, 
Naphtha, Propane, Butane, Propylene, Butyle ne, Butadiene and Liquefied Petroleum Gas. 
3. The regulations on oil importation apply for all countries. 
4. The objectives of the importation regulations are to prevent and remedy any oil smuggling 
problem. 
5. The laws concerning the issuance of oil import certificate are as follows: 
- Notification of the Ministry of Commerce(No.127) B.E.2541 (A.D.1998): Prescribing 
measures for Petroleum import organization; 
- Department of Commercial Registration No tification on Regulations and Conditions 
on Granting Fuel and Oil Import Permit in Case Where the Importer is the Oil Trader 
Other than Licensed Oil Trader under Section 6 of Fuel and Oil Act B.E. 2521 (The 
present, it is licensed oil trader under Section 7 of Fuel and Oil Trade Act B.E.2543); 
- Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Goods Import No. 114 B.E. 2539; 
- Department of Commercial Registration Notif ication of Fuel and Oil Types to be 
Inspected by Independent Surveyor, Qua lification of Independent Surveyor and 
Report Form of Fuel and Oil Inspection Result. 
 
Procedure  
 
6. Not Applicable. 
7. (a) The period prior to importation within wh ich an approval must be requested is not 
specified in the regulations, but a request  for importation approval shall be made 
before the cargo arrives into the kingdom.  
 (b) Approvals cannot be granted immediat ely upon request, but can be granted within 
7 days after the date of request.  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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   (c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which a request for 
importation approval and issue import certificate may be made. They can be requested at anytime of the year. 
 (d) Department of Energy Business approves and issues import certificate.  
8. There is no circumstance other than failure to  meet ordinary criteria under which a certificate 
may be refused. Reasons for refusal are given to the applicant. An appeal can be made to the 
authorities concerned for consideration.     
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 9. All persons, juristic persons, institutes or ot her agencies are eligible to request an oil 
importation certificate.  
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence
 
 
10. There is no requirement for documentation and in formation in connection with a request for 
importation approval. The written request shall include  reasons for importation with details of type, 
quality and quantity of oil to be imported, name of  the exporting country, and type of transportation 
vehicle and arrival date. There is no specific form. 
11. After the oil imports have arrived, importers sh all present an oil import certificate issued by 
the Department of Energy Busin ess to customs officer for release. 
12. No fee is required in connection with the granting of oil importation approval. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the granting of oil importation 
approval. 
Condition of Issuing Certificate  
 
14. A certificate is valid for one month from the da te of issuance. If an importer does not import 
within one month, such importer may request a new certificate. 
15. There is no penalty for cases of non imports or  cancellation of imports, but imports before 
approval must be fined by law of The Custom Department, 
16. The import certificate is not transferable to other importer. 
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of import certificate. 
Other Procedural Requirement  
 
18. There are no other administrative procedures requi red for importation other than a request for 
importation approval. 
19. Not application. 
Remark :  Following the Notification issued under the new organization structure B.E.2545. the 
Department of Business Development, Ministry of  Commerce is no longer responsible for petroleum 
licences.  The Department of Energy Business, Ministry of Energy is now responsible for that matter. 
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  VI. MINISTRY OF FINANCE 
A. 
THE EXCISE DEPARTMENT  
1. Liquor 
Outline of Systems  
 1. Under the Liquor Act B.E. 2493, Thailand ma intains a system of licences and permits 
controlling the production, distri bution and importation of liquor. According to the import permit 
system, a permit is required for the importation of liq uor in an amount more than one litre. As for the 
liquor, which is imported as a sample or for non-trade purposes (no more than 10 litres), a permit is not required. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing 
 
 
2. Liquor requiring import permits are as follows: 
- Wine, champagne and other sparkling wine, sherry and other fortified  
  wines, vermouth and other aromatized wines; 
- Brandy; 
- Chinese medicated wines; 
- Whisky; 
- Beer; 
- Ethanol; 
- Other types of liquor or substance contai ning alcohol content higher than 0.5% of 
  volume.  
 3. The system applies to liquor origina ting in and coming from all countries. 
4. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. Its purpose is to 
administer and control domestic consumption of liquor as well as to safeguard consumers' health. 
5. The permit system is a statutory requirement of the Liquor Act B.E. 2493. Legislation leaves 
the designation of all liquor to be subject to licensi ng on administrative discretion.  Abolition of the 
system can only be done through the legislative approval. 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) Application for a permit must be made in  advance of the actual importation of liquor, 
except the application for permits of liquor as merchandised samples or for non-trade purposes that can be made upon reaching the customs station. 
 (b) A licence can be granted immediately upon request if the importer submits complete 
documentation. 
 (c) There is no limitation regarding the time period for making an application or for the 
importation. 
 (d) The Excise Department is the only admini strative organ involved in the consideration 
of the import licensing application for liquor. 
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  8. The application for a permit can be refused only if  it has failed to meet ordinary criteria.  In 
the case of a refusal, the applicant h as the right to know the reason and to appeal. The appeal can be 
made directly to the Director-General of the Excise Department. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence  
 9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licence.  
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence
 
 
10. The documents required for application are as follows: 
- Standard application form; 
-  Evidence of being the licensee to sell liquor Type 1; 
-  Copy of invoice or copy of pro-forma invoice; 
-  Evidence of a sole agent in Thailand (appointed by the producer); 
- Example of label which carries the message in Thai or English, stating the name and 
address of commercial operation of the app licant, brand name, degree of alcoholic 
content, volume of the container and the producer’s name (this is a requisite for 
importation of liquor, for each particular brand, for the first time or when there is change of said label). 
 11. An import licence is required upon actual importation. 
12. The licensing fee is 200 baht. 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requireme nt associated with th e issuance of licences. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. An import licence is valid for a period of six months from the date of issue and cannot be 
extended. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it. 
16. Licences are not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. The imported liquor must carry a label identical to the sample label, which had already been 
approved by the Excise Department. 
19. Not applicable. 
2. Tobacco and tobacco Products 
Outline of Systems  
 1. Under the Tobacco Act B.E. 2509, the importation of tobacco seed, tobacco plant, tobacco 
leaf, plug tobacco, shredded tobacco and tobacco requires import permits. Importation of tobaccos has no quantitative limits, except tobacco leaf, in wh ich the tariff-rate quota system is applied. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Purposes and Coverage of Licensing 
 
 
2. Tobacco requiring import permits are as follows: 
- Tobacco seed; 
- Tobacco plant; 
- Tobacco leaf; 
- Plug tobacco; 
- Tobacco products (cigarettes, cigar, sh redded tobacco, prepared, shredded tobacco 
 and chewing tobacco). 
 
3. The system applies to tobacco origin ating in and coming from all countries. 
4. The import permit is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. Its purpose is to 
administer domestic consumption of tobacco a nd to safeguard the health of consumers. 
5. The permit system is a statutory requirement of the Tobacco Act B.E. 2509; Legislation 
leaves the designation of all tobaccos to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion. Abolition 
of system can only be done through the legislative approval. 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
7. (a) Applications for a permit must be ma de in advance of an actual importation of 
tobacco. 
 (b) Permit can be granted immediately upon request if the importer submits completed 
documentation.  
 (c) There is no limitation regarding the tim e period for making an application or on 
 importation. 
 (d) The Excise Department is the only admini strative organ involved in the consideration 
of the import licensing application for tobaccos. 
 8. The application for a permit can be refused only if  it has failed to meet ordinary criteria. In 
the case of a refusal, the applicant h as the right to know the reason and to appeal. The appeal can be 
made directly to the Director-General of the Excise Department. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions are e ligible to apply for permit licences.  
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. The documents required for application are as follows: 
 Cigarettes: 
- Standard application form; 
- Evidence of being the licensee to sell cigarettes Type 1; 
- Copy of invoice or pro-forma invoice; 
- Document showing the C.I.F. and retail price of imported cigarettes; 
- Evidence of a sole agent in Thailand, fo r each individual brand, appointed by the 
producer;  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  - A sample of the cigarette package or its labe l for label approval. (The label must carry 
producer’s name, production country, name a nd address of the sole agent in Thailand 
as well as health warning which is in line with the Tobacco Products Controlling Act 
B.E. 2535 of the Ministry of Public Health). 
 
Shredded tobacco and other tobacco product (except cigarettes): 
- Standard application form  
- Copy of invoice and pro-forma invoice 
 11. An import licence is required upon actual importation. 
12. The licensing fee is 50 baht. 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issue of licences. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. The validity of an import permit is 6 months  for tobacco products and tobacco leaf. The 
validity can be extended by informing the Ex cise Department prior to the expiry date. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a permit licence or a portion of it. 
16. Licences are transferable between importers. Th e importers only submit the application form 
for transference to the Excise Department. 
17. There are no other conditions attached  to the issuance of a licence.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. The imported cigarettes must carry a label identical to the sample label, which had already 
been approved by the Excise Department. 
19. Not applicable. 
3. Playing Cards 
Outline of Systems  
 
1. Under the Playing Cards Act B.E. 2486, the importation of playing cards requires permits, 
issued by the Director General of the Excise Department. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 2. All kinds of playing cards require import pe rmits. According to the Playing Cards Act 
B.E. 2486, playing cards refer to cards made of pape r or leather or other materials as specified in the 
ministerial regulations, such as plastic, plastic type materials or artificial leather. In addition, the 
Office of Juridical Council has interpreted the mean ing of playing cards as objects used for gambling 
games and having the physical shape of a flat sheet , such objects with other shapes are not considered 
as playing cards. 
3. The system applies to playing cards originating in and coming from all countries. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  4. The import permits is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. Its purpose is 
to administer domestic consumption. 
5. The permit system is a statutory requirement of the Playing Card Act B.E. 2486. Legislation 
leaves the designation of all playing cards to be subject to licensing by administrative discretion. Abolition of the system can only be do ne through the legislative approval. 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable 
7. (a) Application for a permit must be made  in advance of an actual importation. 
 (b) A licence can be granted immediately upon request if the importer submits complete 
documentation. 
 (c) There is no limitation regarding the time period for making an application or 
importation. 
 (d) The Excise Department is the only admini strative organ involved in the consideration 
of the import licensing application. 
 
8. The application for a permit can be refused only if  it has failed to meet ordinary criteria. In 
the case of a refusal, the applicant h as the right to know the reason and to appeal. The appeal can be 
made directly to the Director-General of the Excise Department.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence  
 9. All persons, firms, and institutions are eligible to apply for licence. 
Documentation and Other Requiremen ts for Application for Licence
 
 
10. The documents required for application are as follows: 
- Standard application 
- Invoice and Letter of Credit (L/C) 
 11. Import licence and payment for stamp duty are required upon actual importation. 
12. There is no licensing fee. 
13. Not applicable 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. Not applicable 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a permit licence or a portion of it. 
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.  
17. There are no other conditions attached  to the issuance of a licence.   G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. Before bringing the playing cards out of the cust oms station, the applicant has to make a cash 
deposit in an amount equal to the value of a stamp fee. The rate of the stamp fee is 30 baht per 
100 cards. The importer must obtain a stamp impr inted on all imported cards at the Excise 
Department or at the place specified in the licence after the cards were brought out at the customs 
station. 
19. Not applicable. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  VII. MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY 
A. 
THAI INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (TISI)  
1. Industrial Products Required to Conform with the Standard 
Outline of Systems  
 1. For the purpose of ensuring safet y or preventing harmful effects that may befall to the public, 
the industry or the economy of the country, any pa rticular kind of industr ial products which shall 
conform to the standard (referred to as “compulso ry standard”) may be determined by a Royal 
Decree. An import licence for industrial products to be  sold in the Kingdom is required to ensure that 
such products are in conformity with the standa rd and shall be granted by the Industrial Product 
Standard Council (IPSC). 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
 
 
2. Licences are required for the industrial products  which are required by the Royal Decree to 
conform to the standard.  A list of  those industrial standards required to conform to the standard under 
the responsibility of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute as of August 2006 is shown in Annex VII .9  
List of  updated compulsory standards is available on TISI Website: www.tisi.go.th  
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries in a non 
discriminatory principle. 
4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.  Its purpose is to 
ensure safety or to prevent harmful effects that ma y befall the public, the industry or the economy of 
the country.  Alternative methods of accomplis hing the purposes have not been considered. 
5. The approval system is a statutory requirement of the Industrial Product Standards Act 
B.E. 2511 (1968) in Annex II as amended by: 
- The Industrial Product Standard s Act (No.2) B.E. 2522 (1979); 
- The Industrial Product Standard s Act (No.3) B.E. 2522 (1979); 
- The Industrial Product Standard s Act (No.4) B.E. 2531 (1988); 
- The Industrial Product Standard s Act (No.5) B.E. 2535 (1992); 
- The Industrial Product Standard s Act (No.6) B.E. 2548 (2005); 
  together with:  
- Ministerial Regulation No. 7-8 B.E. 2516 (1973) published in the Government 
Gazette Vol. 90, Part 43, dated 24th April B.E. 2516 (1973); 
 - Ministerial Regulation No. 9 B.E. 2520 (1977)  published in the Government Gazette 
Vol. 94, Part 78, dated 26th August B.E. 2520 (1977); 
 
- Ministerial Regulation on Rates for Licence Fees and Licence Substitute on Industrial 
Products B.E. 2548 (2005)  published in the Government Gazette Vol.122, Part 116, 
dated 9 December B.E. 2548 (2005);  
 
                                                     
 
9 The Annexes are available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division) (English 
only).  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  - Ministerial Regulation on  Rules and Procedures for the Application for a Licence, 
the Inspection and Grant of Licence to Di splay the Standards Mark, Manufacture or 
Import for Sale in the Kingdom of Industr ial Products which are required by the 
Royal Decree to conform with the Standard B.E. 2549 (2006)  published in the Government Gazette Vol.123, Part 24, dated 9th March B.E. 2549 (2006); 
 
- Ministerial Regulation on Identifying the Standards Mark for Displaying with 
Industrial Products B.E. 2549 (2006) publishe d in the Government Gazette Vol.123, 
Part 58, dated 2nd June B.E. 2549 (2006); 
 
- Announcement of Thai Industrial Standards Institute on Application Form and the 
Application for a Licence to Display the Standards Mark, Manufacture or Import for Sale in the Kingdom of Industrial Products which are required by the Royal Decree to 
conform with the Standard published in th e Government Gazette Vol.123, Part 35, 
dated 30th March B.E. 2549 (2006); 
 
- Appropriate Royal Decrees relevant to compulsory standards. 
Note
: Details of the Industrial Product Standa rds Act and Ministerial Regulations are 
available on TISI Website: www.tisi.go.th  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) The period prior to importation within wh ich a licence must be applied for are not 
specified in the legislation.   The licence  cannot be obtained within a shorter time –
limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence. 
 (b) Approvals are not generally granted immediately upon request.   Licences can be 
issued within 43 working days excluding the duration of a sample test subject to the submission of completed documentation.  The licensing procedures for imports of products is attached in Annex VIII
.10 
 (c)  There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which an application for 
licences may be made.  The submission can be made as from the date of publication 
of the Royal Decree in the Government Gazette. 
 (d)  The consideration of a licence applica tion is carried out by the Industrial Product 
Standards Council whereas inspection is carried out by TISI competent officials.   The importers may need to approach more than one administrative organization if such products to be imported are also c overed by legislation regulated by other 
organizations. 
 8. There are no circumstances other than failure to  meet standard criteria under which a licence 
may be refused.   Reasons for any refusals are gene rally given to the applicant. In the event of a 
refusal to issue a licence, the applicants have the ri ght to appeal to the Minister of Industry within 
30 days from the date of being informed of the refusals. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to  apply for a licence.  A list of licensees is 
published in a “Buyers’ Guide” directory which is available at TISI Website: www.tisi.go.th . 
                                                      
10 The Annexes are available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division) (English 
only). G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence
 
 
10. The information required in the application includes: 
- Application form (Form TISI 5); 
- Name and address of the applicant in Thailand; 
- Type of industrial products to be imported; 
- Trademark; - Name and address of a manufacturer of industrial products to be imported; 
- Name and address of an exporter in the count ry of origin of industrial products to be 
imported; 
- Detailed descriptions (i.e. class, type, si ze and grade) of industrial products to be 
imported; 
- Quantity of industrial products to be imported. 
  Together with the application form th e following evidences have to be attached: 
- Copy of Identification Card or Certificat e or copy thereof issu ed by the Office of 
Partnership and Company showing the name  of the persons authorized to act on 
behalf of the juristic person; 
- Three copies of detailed description or picture or a furnish a sample of the industrial 
products; 
- Estimated quantity of industrial products to  be imported and sold each moth or year. 
 
 Other documents and supporti ng materials are as follows: 
- Plan of manufacturing process in brief; - List of equipment and instruments to be used in manufacturing industrial products; - Chart and details showing the process of quality control of the industrial products 
including list of equipment and instruments to be used in examining the quality of 
industrial products; 
 -  The Certificate of Conformity of the industrial product is issued by the Conformity 
Assessment Body which is designated by the Minister of Industry or accepted by 
IPSC; 
 - Any evidence where it is necessary to in spect the industrial product accordance with 
the rule and procedure prescribed in the Government Gazette. 
 
11. Licences to import an industrial product for sale in the Kingdom are required by a Royal 
Decree to be in conformity with a standard. 
12. Licensing fee is 3,000 baht each. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in  connection with the issue of licences. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. A licence is valid until: 
(1) A licensee ceases his operation. 
(2) The Notification or the Royal Decree determining a new standard, amending or 
revoking the standard in connection with such kind of industrial products co me into force.  In 
the case of determining a new standard or am ending the standard, the licensee wishing to 
comply with the new standard or the amende d standard shall submit an application for a 
licence before the date on which the new or ame nded standard comes into force.  Therefore, 
after having submitted the application the im porter shall continue the operation under the  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  previous licence and under the previous standard within the period prescribed by the Council.  
This period shall not exceed one year from the da te the new or amended standard comes into 
force. 
 15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence.  
16. Licence is not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence.  
Other Procedural Requirements
 
 
18. There are no other administrative procedures required to importation. 
19. Not applicable. 
 
B. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WORKS  
1. Hazardous Substances 
Outline of Systems  
  
1. Under the Hazardous Substance Act B.E.2535, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW)  
maintains a process of registrations and permits to  control the importation of hazardous substance. 
The main purpose of the licensing system is to prot ect human health and safety of the environment. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 2. Licences are required for hazardous substance in the responsibilities of the DIW listed in 
Annex IX
.11 
3. The licensing system applies to products coming from all countries.   
4. The licensing system is not intended to restrict  the quantity or value of imports.  The purpose 
of the licensing of imports is to protect human health and safety and the environment, to control the 
kind, the amount, the use, the distribution and the transportation of imported hazardous substances per 
year. 
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535, 
the Ministerial Regulations B.E.2537, the Minister ial Regulations No. 2 B.E.2537 and the Ministerial 
Regulations B.E.2537 issue pursuant to the Hazardous Substance Act B.E.2535. 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) The process of applying for a licence is  ordinary within 30 days.  An import 
declaration must be filled in advance before the shipment arrival. 
                                                      
11 The Annexes are available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division) (English 
only). G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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   (b) A licence cannot be granted immediately upon request. 
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for 
licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) Licence application is considered by the Department of Industrial Works (DIW). 
 
 
    
 
    
 
     
 
 
8. The application for permit can be refused onl y if it fails to meet standard criteria. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 9. All persons, firm and institutions ar e eligible to apply for licences. 
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licence
 
 
10. The following documents are required: 
  - Application form Wor.Or./Or. Gor.6; 
  - Copy of the identification card/ copy of alien ID document;  
 - Copy of Certificate of Juristic Person Registration;  
 - Copy of Hazardous Substance Registration Certificate;   - Copy of result of analysis of dangerous articles;   - Map showing place of storage of dangerous articles and places nearby;   - Diagram showing interior of building used as place of storage of dangerous articles;  
 - Document showing description of the c ontainer to be used and the wrapping or 
fastening of container of hazardous substances;  
 - Document showing safety information of hazardous substances such as materials 
Safety Data Sheet.  
 11. Import licence and certificate of hazardous substance registration are required upon actual 
importation. 
12. The fee for Permit to Import Dangerous Article is 500 baht each. The fee for Certificate of 
Registration of Dangerous Article  is 2,000 baht each. The annual import licensing fee is 2,500-5,000 
baht. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in  connection with the issuance of a licence. Application
Inspection/ consideration
Disapprove Approve 
 
 
Correction  
and/or 
Clear documentsImport 
Licence 
Un- 
corresponding 
With Act.& 
Regulation 
Unreasonable 
documents Correspond With  
Act. & Regulations 
reasonable 
documents  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Conditions of Licensing  
 
14. The validity of a licence is 3 years and can be extended provided that each extension does not 
exceed 3 years. 
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence. 
16. The licence is not transferable between importers. 
17. There are some conditions attached to the i ssuance of a licence su ch as the condition of 
transportation or the condition of warehouse. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
 18.  There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar 
administrative procedures, required prior to importation. 
19. Not applicable. 
 
C. 
THE OFFICE OF THE CANE AND SUGAR BOARD  
1. Sugar 
Outline of Systems   
1. Pursuant to the Agriculture Agreement estab lishing the World Trade Organization (WTO), 
Thailand has opened its market for importing agricu ltural products since 1995. In this regard, the 
Ministry of Commerce proclaimed the Minister ial Announcement of Importing goods into the 
Kingdom by the end of each year to determine that  any agricultural products originated and exported 
from the WTO member countries must have the Certificate of Quota Eligibility. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing   
2. The products covered by the Cer tificate of Quota Eligibility are sugars either from sugar cane 
or beetroot and chemically pure sucrose in solid form. 
3. The certificate of quota eligibility system app lies to the importation from all WTO Members. 
4. The purpose of the certificate of quota eligib ility is to administer the tariff quota. 
5. The licensing system is maintained under the Export and Import Act B.E. 2522 (1979). 
Procedures   
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a)  Not applicable 
 (b) A licence cannot be granted immediately upon request. 
 (c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which application for permit 
licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) Consideration of licence applications is effected only by the Office of the Cane and 
Sugar Board, Ministry of Industry. 
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  8. There are no circumstances other than failure to meet the re quirement under which a licence 
may be refused.    
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All domestic importers are eligible to appl y for licences. There is no published list of 
authorized importers. 
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence   
10. The following documents are required: 
- Copy of Certificate of Juristic Person Registration (in case of a juristic person); 
- Invoice; 
- Bill of Lading / Airway Bill / Railway Bill / Truck Way Bill; 
- Certificate of Origin; 
- Packaging List. 
 
11. Quota sugar entered from countries that partic ipate in the certificate system must be 
accompanied by a certificate of quota eligibility that h as been signed by the certifying authority in the 
country of origin and affixed with a seal or form of authentication. A certificate issued from Office of 
the Cane and Sugar Board authorizing the importation of sugars must be presented to the appropriate 
customs official at the time of importation. 
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the issue of licence. 
Conditions of Licensing   
14. A licence is valid for 30 days after the issuing date and cannot be extended. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a permit licence or a portion of it. 
16. A licence is not transferable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attached  to the issuance of a licence.  
Other Procedural Requirements   
18. There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation. 
19. Not applicable. 
  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  VIII.  MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH 
A. THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION  
1. Drugs 
Outline of Systems  
 1. Import licences are required for the importati on of pharmaceutical products in accordance 
with the Drug Act B.E. 2510. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing 
 
 
2. Licensing system covers pharmaceutical products.  
3. The system applies to goods both originating in and coming from all countries in a non 
discriminatory principle. 
4. The licensing is intended to control and check that the person who wish to import drugs has 
adequate capability for doing such business. 
5. The permit system is a statutory requirement of the Drug Act B.E. 2510 (1967) and its 
amendment. 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) The application for a licence must be ma de 30 days in advance of importation of a 
product. 
 (b) A licence cannot be granted immediately upon request. 
 (c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which application for permit 
licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) Licence application is considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only.  
8. By the Drug Act, the applicant has a right to app eal in writing to the Minister of Public Heath 
within 30 days from the date of receipt notice from the licensing authority. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions are e ligible to apply for permit licences.  
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. The following documents are required: 
- 2 photographs, 3x4 centimetres; 
- Documents showing ownership of the business and property; 
- Copy of the Family Registration; 
- Certificate of the first class medical practitioner in the field of medicine that the 
importer is not disqualified under Section 14(5) or (6) of the Drug Act B.E. 2510; 
- Contract between the applicant and the first class pharmacist under which the latter 
has the duty to act for the applicant; G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  - The first class pharmacist’s licence of every pharmacist who shall have the duty to 
work for the applicant; 
- Power of Attorney to conduct the affairs of the applicant (if a juristic person). 
 11. An Import licence and Certificate of Drug Regi stration are required upon actual importation. 
12. Licensing fee is 20,000 baht for an import licence of modern drugs and 10,000 baht for an 
import licence of traditional drugs. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in  connection with the issuance of permit 
licences. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. A licence will valid until the 31 December of the year of issue. Before its expiration, a 
licensee who wishes to renew his licence has to file an application for renewal. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a permit licence or a portion of a licence. 
16. Permit licence is not transf erable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
 
18. There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation, apart from import 
licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation. 
19. Not applicable. 
 
2. Food 
Outline of Systems  
 
1. Import licences are required for the importation of  all food products for human consumption 
to protect consumer’s health in accordance with the Food Act B.E. 2522.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. Permits are required for all kinds of food whic h include edible items and those which sustain 
life: 
(1) Substance that can be eaten, drunk, sucked or gotten into the body either by mouth or 
by other means, no matter in what form, but not including medicine, psychotropic substances, narcotic under the law as the case may be,  (2) Substance intended for use or to be used as ingredients in the production of food 
including food additive, colouring matter and flavouring. 
 3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries in a non 
discriminatory principle.  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the qua ntity or value of imports. The purpose of the 
licence is for safety. 
5. The permit system is a statutory requirement of the Food Act B.E. 2522. 
Procedures  
 6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) The application for a licence must be ma de before the goods are imported into the 
Kingdom. The licence cannot be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence. 
 (b) A licence cannot be granted immediately upon request. 
 (c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which applications for a 
permit licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) The FDA is the only administrative organ involving in consideration of the import 
licensing application. 
 
8. There are no circumstances other than failure to  meet standard criteria under which a licence 
may be refused.  The reasons for refusal are given to the applicant. The appeal can be made directly to 
the FDA. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions are e ligible to apply for a permit licence.  
Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence  
 
10. The following documents are required: 
- Application form for bringing in or impor tation of food into the Kingdom obtained at 
the Food Control Division, FDA or at the Public Health Office in the provincial areas; 
- Copy of Domestic Registration (If an appli cant is alien, a work permit in Thailand 
issued by the Labor Department shall be attached); 
- Copy of Commercial Registration; 
- Copy of Company Registration which declared objectives and authorized person of 
the company; 
- Copy certifying the nationality of the company (List of shareholders) from the 
Ministry of Commerce ( If an applicant is alien, a certificate of operating business in 
Thailand is also required); 
- Letter of Power of Attorney with 30 baht excised tax (The company stamp is also 
required if it specifies in the company registration); 
- 2 sets of the scales plan of the location of the imported premises, storage area and 
surroundings; 
- 2 sets of the storage area plan indicating its surroundings, adequate area for each food 
item, adequate ventilation and lighting syst em and equipment or methods for keeping 
quality of food which shall be installed (if necessary). 
 11. Import licence and Certificate of Drug Registration
 are required upon actual importation. 
12. Licensing fee is  15,000  baht/licence. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the issuance of permit licence. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. A licence is valid until the 31 December of the year of issuance. Before its expiration, a 
licensee who wishes to renew his licence has to file an application for renewal. 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a permit licence or a portion of a licence. 
16. Permit licence is not transf erable between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
 18. There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation, apart from import 
licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation. 
19. Not applicable. 
 
3. Hazardous Substances 
Outline of Systems
 
 
1. Import licences are required for the importation of the type 3 hazardous substances in the 
responsibilities of FDA. (The list of  substance is shown in Annex  X)12 Licences are given after the 
product has approved the registration (The pro cedure of registration is shown in Annex XI ).12 The 
consideration of the system is made mainly for saf ety and protection of human health, animals, plants, 
properties and environment. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. Licences are required for the type 3 hazardous s ubstances in the responsibilities of the FDA. 
The substance as stated are the component in the household product such as pesticides, rodenticide, 
disinfectant, floor or wall cleaner, etc (Type 3 h azardous substance in the responsibility of FDA due 
to the Notification of Ministry of Industry designating any substance to be the hazardous substance issued under Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535) 
3. The licensing system applies to products co ming from all countries. The licence shall be 
issued for each product or each trade name of hazardous substances. 
4. The licensing system is to make a consideration whether the manufacturing place (in case of 
manufacture) or the storage warehouses (in case of import or export) are safe and do not cause any 
harmful impact to the health of the worker, the people nearby or environment. 
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement of the Hazardous Substance Act B.E.2535. 
The licensing system is administered by the Food and Drug Administration. Products subject to licensing are designated through notification by the Ministry of Industry and issued under the above-
mentioned legislation. The orders are published in the Government Gazettes. 
                                                     
 
12 The Annexes are available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division) (English 
only).  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable. 
 
7. (a) There is no fixed time limit for an application to be submitted. However in 
accordance with the existing regulations, and importer must obtain a licence before 
the conclusion of an order for goods to be delivered. 
 (b) A licence cannot be granted immediately upon request. Due to the above legislation, 
the process of licensing have to be done afte r the products had received the Certificate 
of Registration. The products have to be  registered first with the authority. 
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for 
licence and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) A licence application is considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only.  8. The reason for a possible refusal to issue a licence  is stated on the application itself, which is 
then returned to the applicant.  In  the event of a refused licence the applicant has th e right to appeal to 
the Minister of Public Health within 30 days as from the date of receipt of the notice refusal. 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. All persons, firm and institutions residing in Thailand are eligible to apply for licences. 
Documentation and Other Requiremen ts for Application for Licence  
 
10. The following documents are required: 
-  Copy of the applicant’s and his/her agent’s ID card or alien ID card; 
-  Copy of Certificate of Juristic Person Registration; -  Power of Attorney with 30 Baht excised tax; 
-  Copy of Registration Certificate of hazardous substances; 
-  Copy of Certificate of Analysis of hazardous substances or specification of the  product; -  Safety information document of hazardous substances such as material safety data   
  sheet (MSDS); -  Map locating the hazardous substance warehouse or storage area and places 
 nearby; 
-  Indoor map of the hazardous substance warehouse or storage area; -  Document showing expertise of an expe rt or personnel responsible for storage of 
 hazardous substances; -  Document showing description of the hazardous substance containers; 
-  Others, i.e., 
x photographs of hazardous substance warehouse or storage area and places 
nearby showing, for instance, safety system, ventilation, and the warning signs “ Hazardous substance” with read characters on white background, 
x If the warehouse or storage of hazardous substance is not the property of the 
applicant, letter of consent from the owner is required. 
 
11. Import licence and certificate of hazardous substance registration are required upon actual 
importation. 
12. The licensing fee for a hazardous substance im port licence is 500 Baht. The renewing fee for 
a hazardous substance import licence is 500 Baht. The annual fee for the importer of hazardous G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  substances with total quantity of importation of Type 2 and/or Type  3 hazardous substances ranging 
from 500 kilograms/year or 500 litres/year but not more  than 10 metric tons/year is 2,500 Baht. The 
annual fee for the importer of hazardous substan ces with total quantity of importation of Type 2 
and/or Type 3 hazardous substances equal to or mo re than 10 metric tons/year is 5,000 Baht. The 
registration fee for a registration certificat e of hazardous substances is 2,000 Baht. 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the issue or licence. 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. Import licence shall be valid unit 31 December  of the third year of issue. To renew the 
import licence, the licensee must submit a renewal application before the import licence has expired. 
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence. 
16. The licences cannot be transferred between importers. 
17. There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
 18. Registration of hazardous substances is require d prior to the import licensing procedures. 
19. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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  IX. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
A. OFFICE OF ATOMS FOR PEACE  
1. Radioactive materials 
Outline of Systems  
 1. Any applicant who has the intention to import or export goods containing radioactive 
materials has to summit the import or export appl ication with specific requirements relating to 
radiation protection program and security of the radioactive sources in accordance with the Thai 
Atomic Energy for Peace Act, the current  Mini sterial Regulation and the Thai AEC requirement 
published in the Royal Gazette. The application and th e attached required documents will be reviewed 
and examined by the OAP regulatory staff and th en finally submit for consideration of the sub-
committee for granting the licences under Thai AEC.  Once the committee has agreed the licence is 
then issued.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
 
 2. Any goods containing radioactive and nuclear materials.  
3. The licensing system applies to products coming from all countries.
 
4. The prime objective of granting the licences is to  control the radioactive materials for safety 
and security reason. 
5. The law and regulations, code of conduct relati ng to the requirements in getting the licence 
are, the Atomic Energy for Peace Act B.E.2504, th e Ministerial regulation B.E.2546 printed in Royal 
Gazette Volume 120 dated 1 April B.E.2546, the Th ai AEC requirement printed in Royal Gazette 
Volume 120 dated 29 July B.E.2546 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable. 
7. (a) There is no limitation of time for submitting the application for importation of 
radioactive materials, but the date of th e licence must be granted before these 
materials arrived at the entry port. 
 (b) The licence will be granted at least 1 week after the application is accepted and 
approved by the Regulatory Body. 
 (c) The import and export licence can be gran ted at any time depending on the validity of 
the licence for possessing and using the radioactive materials. 
 (d) The control of import and export of radi oactive materials is conducted by the Office 
of Atoms for Peace (OAP). 
 8. The licence can be suspended, cancelled or rej ected in case the appli cant does not follow the 
requirement or code of practices in radiation safety and security purposes.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9. Any person, legal person, in stitutions or organizations can apply for licence under the 
requirement stipulated in law and regulation. G/LIC/N/3/THA/1 
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Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence
 
 
10. Documents that must be submitted with the importation application form will include the 
name and address of the licensee, the storage place and use of the radioactive materials, the name of 
the local company responsible for shipping and tr ansporting locally the radioactive materials, the 
name of the manufacturer and suppliers company overseas. The radiation protection program including emergency plan for local transportation of radioactive materials must also be submitted.  
11. After the radioactive materials is imported and transported already to the licensee’s institution 
or company, the Licence with airway bill or the import clearance letter approved and stamped by the 
customs must be sent back to the Regulatory Body (OAP). 
12. There is no charge or fee for getting the licence. 
13. There is no deposit or advance fee for the licence.
 
Conditions of Licensing  
 14. The validity of the licence for import or export of  radioactive materials is 6 months, with the 
condition that the licence for possessing and using th e radioactive materials must be valid at all 
period. 
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence.  However, a licence must be returned 
to the regulatory body (OAP) when it is expired. 
16. A licence is not transferable between importers. 
17. There are some requirements for importing and exporting radioactive materials whose 
purpose is exchanging or reloading the new sources in  place of the expired one;  the quantity and the 
number of the radioactive materials must not ex ceed the amount granted in the licence for possessing 
and using the radioactive materials. 
Other Procedural Requirements
 
 
18. There are in some cases especially for radi oactive materials of higher risk and higher 
quantity, for example Co-60 sources for industrial gamma irradiator where, after customs declaration, the transportation from the entry port to the consig nee must be performed with special safety and 
security control by radiation safety officer of the li censee, the police officer and also the staff from the 
regulatory body. 
19. Not applicable. 
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