# Thailand Tightens Export Rules to Combat Mislabeling of Thai Products in the U.S. Market

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/trade/213930-thailand-tightens-export-rules-to-combat-mislabeling-of-thai-products-in-the-u-s-market
- Published: 2025-04-28T17:15:13+07:00
- Author: Daniel Lorenzzo

The Thai government is intensifying its efforts to prevent Chinese goods from being
fraudulently labelled as Thai products to evade US import duties. This action comes
in response to US concerns about **Southeast Asian countries being used to relabel
Chinese goods, which could harm genuine Thai exports.**

## Key Points

 * Thailand is tightening export rules to **prevent Chinese goods from being falsely
   labeled as Thai to avoid US import duties.**
 * The Department of Foreign Trade is now responsible for all Certificates of Origin(
   C/Os) approvals for exports to the US and **has expanded its watchlist to 65 
   high-risk product categories.**
 * Thailand is in discussions with US Customs to align product classifications and
   establish joint operational procedures.
 * The government aims to prevent the exploitation of **Thailand as a transit point
   for Chinese goods, which could harm genuine Thai exports.**
 * Stricter penalties are planned for companies misrepresenting origin, and the 
   Board of Investment (BOI) is revising investment incentives to prevent tariff
   evasion.

Thailand has recently implemented stricter export regulations to address the issue
of mislabeling Thai products in the U.S. market, particularly in response to concerns
over “origin fraud.” This practice involves falsely labeling goods as Thai to gain
trade benefits, such as lower tariffs. The move comes amid heightened U.S. scrutiny
and the imposition of a 36% tariff on Thai goods, which has strained Thailand’s 
export-driven economy.

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The new regulations require exporters to provide detailed documentation verifying
the origin of their products. This step is crucial to restoring trust with international
trade partners and ensuring that genuine Thai products are not unfairly penalized.
Thai authorities are also collaborating with U.S. officials to enhance transparency
and streamline the verification process. In addition to regulatory changes, the 
Thai government is investing in technology to track and authenticate goods more 
effectively.

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