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Buddha images, Bodhisattva images or parts of are forbidden to be exported out of Thailand. ( exceptions only for worshipping by Buddhists; or cultural exchanges; or studying purposes. A license must be obtained from the Department of Fine Arts) for all objects of antiquity or objects of art, irrespective of whether they are originals or reproductions before they are allowed out of the country.

HOW TO APPLY :

a)	Photograph the front view of the object and make two postcard-sized prints (not more than 5 pieces in one photograph)
b)	Copy of your passport
c)	Take a & b & your passport to the National Museums Division, Bangkok or the National Museums in the following provinces : Chiang Mai, Songkhla, Phuket, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani (Ban Chiang). Take about 7-10 days before the date or shipment or departure of the applicant in order to process the application and for the date or shipment or departure of the applicant in order to process the application and for inspection. For further information, please contact the Bangkok National Museum, Tel:02 2261661.

QUOTAS:

The Department of Foreign Trade administers the textile quota allocation to Thai exporters by granting them Textile Export Licenses for products entering the American, Canadian or European markets. The available quota is divided into two parts: the basic quota and the residual quota. The principal quota (usually 70 to 80 percent of the export quota available) is distributed free annually to exporting firms on the basis of their past export performance. The rest 20 percent, is allocated on a monthly basis and can be sought by new firms, or ones already holding principal quotas. The system favors large exporting firms who can monopolize the rents because of their historical performance, and forces new firms to concentrate on non-quota markets including Japan, and ASEAN countries. If wanting to import clothing to EU, USA or Canadian markets their is a quota you must pay in Thailand on top of the purchase price for the clothes plus shipping. Textile and Clothing Quotas The Thai government imposes quotas on companies exporting textiles and clothes to various countries. Please contact the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) or the Thai Garment Manufacturers Association to find out more.

Thailand's chief exports are rice, sugar, corn, coffee and other agricultural products. Food like rice and sugar, are reserved by law to ensure that domestic needs are met first before exports can be permitted. Thus, some goods require an export license according to the Export Standard Act (No. 2) of 1979, administered by the Commodity standards Office of the Ministry of commerce. Together with some other laws, this Act aims to control the quality of the goods exported as well as to assure financial and managerial capabilities of exporting companies.

FOOD & COSMETICS TO USA:

The Anit-Bioterrism Act that went into effect this year is administered by the US Food and Drug Administration. All food products must meet FDA labeling and content requirements. In addition the manufacturer and importer must be registered with the FDA. Prior to vessel/aircraft arrival, "prior notice" must be filed with FDA advising them of the details of any and all products for human or animal consumption. Tableware is also FDA regulated. While registration and prior notice are not required on these items, FDA clearance must be obtained. Please provide specific and detailed listing of items you want to import and I will look of duty rates. Please be sure to advise material makeup and components of all items. No problem importing without a Certificate of Origin. This documents is used to substantiate duty free treatment under the General System of Preferences. Not all items are enterable duty free, so the need for the document for those items is inconsequential. If buying off Thai companies make sure they are FDA approved before you export. Do not export any food if not as the whole FCL will be confiscated.

Exchange Controls

Import transactions require exchange control approval. The procedures differ according to the method of payment. Most payments for imports may be approved by authorized banks upon submission of documents such as invoices, collection bills and import permits (if required). A Certificate of Payment from an authorized bank or the Bank of Thailand, as the case may be, is required before the Customs Department will clear imported goods. This Certificate of Payment is required to check every payment for imports, which result in goods being brought in to the country

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