Specialty Chemicals shipped to Thailand
Buyers in Thailand can order any of the 876 products in our specialty chemicals division. Demand there comes mainly from petrochemicals, automotive & auto parts and agrochemicals & crop protection. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Map Ta Phut (Rayong), Eastern Economic Corridor (Chonburi–Rayong–Chachoengsao) and Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Typical customers for this division are water treatment companies, paint and coatings manufacturers and textile processors.
Supplying specialty chemicals to Thailand
By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 12–18 days to Laem Chabang and Bangkok (Khlong Toei). Air cargo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) takes 2–4 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is DIW (Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535). Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are Technical / industrial, Food grade (FCC / IP), Feed grade and Cosmetic grade.
Grades in this division
Chemical compliance in Thailand
| Authority | DIW (Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535) |
|---|---|
| Seaports | Laem Chabang, Bangkok (Khlong Toei), Map Ta Phut |
| Airports | Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) |
| Dangerous goods | IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air |
Industrial chemicals listed under the Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 are regulated mainly by the Department of Industrial Works. Type 2 substances need notification and Type 3 substances an import licence held by the Thai importer. Thai FDA controls APIs, medicines and certain household and precursor chemicals, while narcotics precursors fall under ONCB. Check which category your product falls into before ordering. Dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA rules. AITIGA or Early Harvest Scheme preference requires a proper certificate of origin.
From order to delivery
- 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
- 3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
- 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
- 12–18 daysOcean transit to Laem Chabang
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
- 2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: DIW (Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535).
Indicative total by sea: 19–35 days
By air: about 6–14 days in total.
Documents for Thailand
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- DIW hazardous substance import notification / licence (Type 2–3) where applicable
- Thai FDA import licence for APIs or FDA-controlled substances where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Categories in specialty chemicals
A selection we ship to Thailand
A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.