In the case of a vehicle importer being required to re-export a vehicle within the time-limit as set out in the bond and security paper but failing to do so, Customs will impose the full amount of duty without any reduction.

Imposition of Guarantee

1. When the temporary time-limit set in the bond and security paper is due, or an importer provides a written notice to Customs that he/she does not wish to re-export the vehicles temporarily imported, Customs will impose the full amount without any reduction;
2. In cases in which cars or motorcycles are temporarily imported into Thailand for a short time and are supposed to be re-exported, but the importer fails to do so within the time-limit as indicated in the bond and security paper, provided he/she does not intend to violate the regulations, the fine is 100 baht per day, but not exceeding 10,000 baht in total, from the due date of the contract.

     If an importer wishes to extend the temporary allowance as set out in the bond and security paper, Customs may extend the time limit to allow the vehicle to remain in Thailand for up to six months. In exceptional circumstances, e.g., a broken engine, car accident, etc., the time limit may be extended to more than six months but not exceeding eight months from the date of import. The extension of the temporary allowance can be applied at a customs station or customs office.

Information as of 8 October 2018

Source: Bangkok Port Customs Office

Tel. +66 2667 7000 ext. 20-5523, 20-7638 or 20-5539