Key Takeaways
- The Board of Trade of Thailand is the official national Issuing and Guaranteeing Association for ATA Carnets in Thailand.
- Covers exhibition goods, commercial samples, and professional equipment (excluding consumables or goods imported for sale).
- Goods must be re-exported in their original state within the timeframe granted by Thai Customs and before the Carnet's 1-year expiry.
1. Color-Coded Vouchers Inside an ATA Carnet
An ATA Carnet booklet contains color-coded counterfoils and vouchers for each customs movement:
- Yellow Vouchers: For temporary exportation from and re-importation into the country of origin.
- White Vouchers: For temporary importation into Thailand and subsequent re-exportation out of Thailand.
- Blue Vouchers: For international customs transit operations.
2. Re-Exportation Verification & Discharging the Guarantee
Re-exportation requires presenting the exact items listed on the Carnet General List (matching serial numbers and photographs) to Thai Customs prior to departure so officers can stamp the White Re-exportation Counterfoil and discharge duty liability.
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Contact LNL Operations TeamAn ATA Carnet is an international customs document serving as both the customs declaration and duty guarantee for duty-free temporary admission of exhibition goods, commercial samples, and professional equipment into Thailand, subject to mandatory re-exportation within the approved period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What if goods imported under an ATA Carnet are sold in Thailand instead of re-exported?
A:The importer must apply to Thai Customs to convert the temporary admission into a permanent import entry, obtain any mandatory import permits, and pay full import duties and VAT before the Carnet authorization expires.
