# Thailand Strengthens Export Regulations following U.S. Tariff Measures

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/trade/207870-thailand-strengthens-export-regulations-in-following-u-s-tariff-measures
- Published: 2025-04-09T10:41:00+07:00
- Author: J. Allan

Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade has intensified export inspections on 49 
product categories bound for the U.S., aiming to curb false origin claims following
the U.S. administration’s imposition of a 36% tariff.

## Key takeaways

 * Thailand’s DFT has placed 49 export categories under tighter scrutiny to prevent
   origin fraud amid new U.S. tariffs.
 * Exporters must now complete a formal verification process before receiving Certificates
   of Origin for U.S.-bound shipments.
 * The move strengthens Thailand’s trade compliance and aims to maintain trust and
   access to key U.S. markets.
   The move aims to curb transshipment practices by 
   third countries attempting to circumvent U.S. trade measures via Thailand.

Exporters of goods like solar panels, steel truck wheels, artificial stone slabs,
and steel pipes must undergo a formal origin verification process before receiving
the Certificate of Origin (Form C/O) needed for export clearance to the U.S.

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DFT Director-General Arada Fuangthong said on Monday that the agency is working 
proactively to ensure that U.S. customs authorities can verify the genuine Thai 
origin of exports. 

The department is also monitoring potential misuse of Thailand as a transit point
for goods attempting to bypass anti-dumping (AD), Section 301, and Section 232 measures.

The heightened oversight comes amid rising global trade tensions and signals Thailand’s
commitment to maintaining compliance with international trade regulations. 

According to the DFT, coordination with U.S. customs has already resulted in a reduction
of inspections on Thai production sites from ten product categories to six reflecting
increased trust in Thailand’s export verification procedures.

So far, only two cases of origin misrepresentation have been detected, leading to
the revocation of the relevant Form C/O documents and disciplinary action against
the exporters involved. 

The DFT has since tightened monitoring of all origin certification applications,
aiming for zero tolerance for misuse.

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Fuangthong added that the list of monitored goods is likely to expand as the department
continues to analyze export data and identify high-risk categories. Products currently
subject to Section 232 national security-related tariffs have already been added
to the watchlist to minimize the risk of fraudulent labeling.

The DFT also reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing cooperation with U.S. customs 
agencies to more effectively combat origin fraud. 

This includes regular information sharing and technical collaboration to ensure 
transparency and reduce the likelihood of enforcement actions against Thai exporters.

As global trade dynamics grow more complex, Thailand’s preemptive actions seek to
safeguard its export sector’s credibility and protect long-term access to critical
markets such as the United States.