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