Ivory & CITES-Listed Items → Thailand

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited

Details

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited. Enforcement in Thailand carries fines from THB 50,000 to THB 500,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years in aggravated cases under Customs Act B.E. 2560 s.242-244; Narcotics Act.

Leaving with this item

Elephant ivory may not be taken out of Thailand — CITES Appendix I listing and domestic ivory laws prohibit cross-border movement of post-1975 ivory, and antique exemptions require permits.

Practical advice

Do not bring ivory & cites-listed items to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Thai Customs Department · https://www.customs.go.th