Import Permit - How Long Does It Take To Get One?

[Sing_Sling]

Does anyone have any experience with applying for a import permit, i.e. how long does it take etc . . .

(I've applied for ethylene and agricultural based based products from Malaysia)

I've been waiting for about a month now - and that's with the (ostensibly) help from a lawyer.

Thanks

Edited August 1, 2007 by Sing_Sling

[Sam125]

Does anyone have any experience with applying for a import permit, i.e. how long does it take etc . . .

(I've applied for ethylene and agricultural based based products from Malaysia)

I've been waiting for about a month now - and that's with the (ostensibly) help from a lawyer.

Thanks

I am going to need an import permit for fabric from the USA.

Any ideas on how long that will take?

[CymruAmByth]

Does anyone have any experience with applying for a import permit, i.e. how long does it take etc . . .

(I've applied for ethylene and agricultural based based products from Malaysia)

I've been waiting for about a month now - and that's with the (ostensibly) help from a lawyer.

Thanks

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Hi,

http://www.customs.go.th/SmartCard/Form/Edit_card.htm

Take a look on there.

I have had a Limited Company here for 3 years and we import specialised electrical equipment from Canada, which incurs a 10% duty.

I gathered up the documents requested (list easily obtained) that included things like 6-months bank statements, work permit, company registration document, Por Por 20, passport, personal and corporation tax cards, photo etc. and within 1 hour of entering the Customs Building (just off Rama 4) I had my member card (their name for an Import Permit).

Total cost = 193 thb.

However, similar to getting my Thai Driving License, take a Thai with you. There is precisely ZERO signage in English. If you read and speak fluent Thai...I apologise.

Edited August 7, 2007 by CymruAmByth

[Sam125]

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Thank you.

It sounds like with a bit of organization it is no problem.

1) Is an import permit the same as an import license?

2) Do I have to go in person or can a cistoms broker do it for me?

[CymruAmByth]

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Thank you.

It sounds like with a bit of organization it is no problem.

1) Is an import permit the same as an import license?

2) Do I have to go in person or can a cistoms broker do it for me?

Your welcome.

Yes, the Import License/Permit is called a 'Member Card'. Nice credit card sized thing with a photo of you on it and the company's details contained on the microchip.

I have an extremely proactive thinking Office Manager (Thai female). She has just told me that there is less documentation of you physically turn up. For example, this would avoid the need for the person attending on your behalf to prove who you actually are. If you go, then you must be who you say you are Don't ask....TIT.

Like most things here, I find that doing it in person always makes it easier. I am not the trusting type when it comes to brokers and agents etc., especially when it is regarding my livelihood.

As for the cost (193thb). It was unbelievable. About 11 people were involved during the application process.

Edited August 7, 2007 by CymruAmByth

[Sam125]

Thanks again!

Now that I know that the import license and permit are the same the process seems more reasonable.

We will be moving to Bangkok next month and sending by ocean raw materials for our business. I have not yet setup a Thai corporation.

Do you think that perhaps it will be best if I put my goods in storage for a month while I get the corporaton and permits set up?

On a side note did you set up your corporation yourself also?

[CymruAmByth]

Thanks again!

Now that I know that the import license and permit are the same the process seems more reasonable.

We will be moving to Bangkok next month and sending by ocean raw materials for our business. I have not yet setup a Thai corporation.

Do you think that perhaps it will be best if I put my goods in storage for a month while I get the corporaton and permits set up?

On a side note did you set up your corporation yourself also?

As for the corporation, I know that sunbelt is a sponsor of this site, so best I don't offer up the company that has been my 'rock' for the past 3 years.

Maybe better to PM me and I will give you contact details.