Customs clearance Eastern Seaboard
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Eastern Seaboard. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityEastern Seaboard
- Local time--:--
- AirportsBKK · UTP
- Customs authority
- Thai Customs Department
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Systems
- Customs Act B.E. 2560 - e-Customs
- Importer requirements
- a 13-digit tax ID registered for customs (paperless) use
- Airports
- Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and U-Tapao (UTP)
- Seaport
- Laem Chabang
- Seasonal risk
- Rainy season (May to October) can bring flooding.
Customs clearance for Eastern Seaboard
In Thailand, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. Companies in Eastern Seaboard, especially in automotive, petrochemicals and electronics, rely on fast and correct declarations. The Eastern Seaboard (Chonburi and Rayong) around Laem Chabang is the centre of Thailand's car industry.
- Import declarations for Eastern SeaboardDeclarations with Thai Customs Department, duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Eastern Seaboard.
- Export declarations from Eastern SeaboardExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Thailand.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Thailand: a 13-digit tax ID registered for customs (paperless) use.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at BKK, UTP and by sea via Laem Chabang.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Eastern Seaboard on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Eastern Seaboard
Weather and season: Rainy season (May to October) can bring flooding. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In Thailand, Songkran (13-15 April) and New Year can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Eastern Seaboard
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and U-Tapao (UTP), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Eastern Seaboard → · Freight & customs in Thailand →
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Customs clearance Eastern Seaboard: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Eastern Seaboard?
Customs clearance in Thailand is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What do importers in Eastern Seaboard need?
Importers in Thailand generally need a 13-digit tax ID registered for customs (paperless) use. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Eastern Seaboard?
Thai Customs Department. Declarations are filed electronically (Customs Act B.E. 2560 - e-Customs).
How long does customs clearance take in Eastern Seaboard?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Songkran (13-15 April) and New Year can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Eastern Seaboard?
Yes. We offer air freight via Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and U-Tapao (UTP), sea freight via Laem Chabang, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Eastern Seaboard?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.