Key Takeaways
- Mandatory Standard: TISI 196 governs windshields, side windows, and rear glazing for motor vehicles.
- Regulated HS Codes: HS 7007.11.10 (Toughened automotive safety glass) and HS 7007.21.10 (Laminated automotive safety glass).
- Certification Requirements: Requires foreign factory quality system assessment plus physical impact, fragmentation, and optical distortion testing at a TISI-recognized laboratory.
1. Scope of TISI 196 for Automotive Safety Glass
TISI 196 regulates safety glazing materials intended for installation as windshields or other windows in motor vehicles, including uniformly toughened (tempered) glass and laminated safety glass.
2. Obtaining the TISI Import License (Form Mor.Or.Kor. 20)
Importers submit their application via TISI e-License, request a sample import permit via TISI-NSW to send test specimens to an approved Thai testing institute (evaluating light transmittance, optical distortion, headform impact, and fragmentation), and complete the factory quality control assessment.
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Approved glass products must bear the mandatory TISI mark and registered QR Code, and every commercial shipment must be declared through TISI-NSW prior to customs release.
Official Sources: Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry (tisi.go.th).
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View TISI Licensing & Customs ServicesAutomotive safety glass (including toughened safety glass under HS 7007.11.10 and laminated windshields under HS 7007.21.10) is a mandatory regulated product in Thailand under Thai Industrial Standard TISI 196 (มอก. 196). Commercial importers must obtain a TISI Import License (Form Mor.Or.Kor. 20) via TISI e-License and file a TISI-NSW notification before customs clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Does aftermarket replacement windshield glass require a TISI license in Thailand?
A:Yes. Both OEM and aftermarket automotive safety glass under HS 7007.11.10 and 7007.21.10 are subject to mandatory TISI 196 licensing prior to commercial import.
Q:How are glass samples imported for TISI 196 laboratory testing?
A:The importer submits a sample import notification through the TISI-NSW portal specifying the exact specimen quantities required by the testing laboratory.
Q:What is the HS Code for laminated automotive windshields?
A:Laminated safety glass of size and shape suitable for incorporation in motor vehicles is classified under HS Code 7007.21.10.
