Exportation requires two steps:
- Document procedure
- Clearance of goods
EDI System (Electronic Data Interchange). The system involves the following process:
Exporter provides Commercial Invoice and Packing List to Shipping Agent
Exporters/authorized agents transmit the information concerning their exportation from their computers to the Department's computers
The Department's computers will them process the received information; if correct, entry numbers will be issued and the exporters will be notified through computers; if incorrect, correction orders will be transmitted
Exporters/authorized agents will prepare the entries by using the computer data and submit them to certain officials, depending on the types of entries:
The entry that requires no checking (Green Line) must be lodged at the export section, In this case, a inspection section official will record the number of export entry in the computer, and the computer will automatically specify the name of official for the clearance of goods. A Customs chief inspector stationed at the export section will review the completeness of all documents and endorse them prior to the departure of the vessel;
The entry that falls under the checking conditions specified in the system must be lodged at the Export Formality Sub-Division. This type of entries consists of less than 1 percent of the total number of entries. After being checked, the entry will be ready for the Next step: Inspection of cargo and the release of goods
Document Requirements
The following documents should be provided when shipping from Thailand:
Commercial Invoice
Packing List (if any)
4. Post-audit system
5. AFTA/ FTA
6. Board of investment
7. Container Specification
8. Estimated transit time from Thailand to
9. Export, Trade and Shipping Terms