Inspect goods at check point by customs

Case Study

Title: Import of raw materials (electronic devices) to Thailand from China, 2011

Corridors and Routes: Through Bangkok Port

Trade Product: Raw materials (electronics)

Trade Type: Import

Process Analysis: Import to Thailand

Exporting Country: China

Importing Country: Thailand

Category: Regulatory border procedures

Country and Procedure Description: Customs inspect goods at check point (Import to THA from CHN/Raw material)

Related Rules, Laws and Regulations: Wharf Receipt from PAT in this process is considered an incomplete document.

Actors and Participants: - Importer or representative
- Shipping agent
- Port Authority
- Haulage

Input Criteria to Enter or Begin the Business Process: Goods passed customs clearance

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1. Importer pays the shipment cost to the shipping agent and submits an original and copy of bill of lading to the shipping agent 2. Shipping agent issues a delivery order and other related documents for the importer/representative as follows: - Delivery Order - Request for Opening Goods Containers - Request for Release of Goods Containers from Customs Custody 3. Importer submits these documents to the port - Delivery Order - Request for Opening Goods Containers - Request for Release of Goods Containers from Customs Custody 4. PAT checks documents against EDI system. If incorrect, documents are returned to the importer for re-submission 5. Importer pay the service fee to PAT 6. PAT issues the following documents for the importer - Wharf Receipt - Payment receipt - Delivery Container Slip 7. Importer sends the Delivery Container Slip to the haulage service so that the containers are taken to the inspection point. 8. Importer submits the following documents to PAT: - Wharf Receipt - Delivery Order - Request for Opening Goods Containers - Request for Release of Goods Containers from Customs Custody - Delivery Container Slip 9. PAT signs all those documents and arranges containers for the haulage to take them for Customs’ inspection

Output Criteria to Exit the Business Process: Goods containers are ready for inspection and release by Customs Dept.

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