Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA) Form D

Preferential CO under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement — full preparation, DFT e-CO submission, and certified English translation.

Who

Thai exporters shipping goods to ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam)

Gov Fee

DFT fee THB 50 per certificate; service fee from THB 2,500

Timeline

1–2 business days after invoice issued

Authority

Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ministry of Commerce

Legal Basis

ATIGA (2009) ROO; DFT Notification on e-CO; Customs Act B.E. 2560

Eligibility

Exporter registered with DFT (Bis Plus)
Goods meet ATIGA ROO (RVC 40% or CTH)
Direct consignment rule

Required Documents

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
BL/AWB
Cost statement (RVC calculation)
ATIGA application form

Procedure

Verify exporter registration
Calculate RVC / determine ROO
Submit via DFT e-CO portal
Print certificate with DFT seal
Deliver to importer with shipping docs

Fee Structure

DFT fee fixed at THB 50; our service covers ROO analysis, e-CO filing, and translation. Government decision not guaranteed.

Cross-Border Notes

Importer's customs may request post-verification; keep ROO worksheet 5 years.

Related Services

ILC covers the full chain — MoJ-certified translation, MFA/Apostille legalization, Bis Plus/DFT registration, e-CO filing, and AEO / Free Zone / Bonded Warehouse advisory.

Post-Service Policy

If a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). This is service responsibility, not a guarantee of Customs/DFT discretion.

In-Depth Guide: Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA) (Form D)

Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA) is delivered under ILC's Thai Customs, Import/Export Licensing and Trade Compliance practice, combining MoJ-certified translation, MFA legalization, embassy liaison, and Thai government filing under one project manager. Every case is handled by a NAATI-accredited translator, a Thai Notarial Services Attorney, and a dedicated case coordinator.

Thai Customs (Krom Sulakakorn) implements the Customs Act B.E. 2560 with a modern e-Customs system, Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, ASEAN Single Window integration, and Free Trade Agreement preference administration. ILC's customs practice supports importers and exporters with: HS-code classification, Rules of Origin certificates (Form D, Form E, Form AK, Form JTEPA), duty-drawback claims, Section 19 bonded storage, BOI machinery duty exemption, Free-Zone / IEAT dispensations, and enforcement responses (post-clearance audit, tariff dispute, and Customs court litigation). The 2025 amendments accelerated post-clearance audit windows to 5 years from clearance date, making documentation retention and pre-classification advisories essential for risk management.

Why choose ILC for Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA)

With more than 15 years of practice, ILC covers every embassy in Bangkok and both MFA offices (Chaengwattana and Chiang Mai). We operate a two-tier QA review and refund the service fee if a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification — government fees and officer discretion excluded.

How Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA) is Processed

The workflow below reflects current 2025–2026 practice with the relevant Thai authority and factors in queue seasonality, translation dependencies, and cross-agency handoffs.

1) Classification and valuation
HS-code assignment plus customs valuation under WTO Valuation Agreement.
2) FTA / Rules of Origin
Preferential origin certificate selection to minimise duty.
3) Licence and permit assembly
Import licences from FDA, DOA, TISI, NBTC, or Excise as applicable.
4) e-Customs declaration
Submission via e-Customs (Paperless) with duty computation.
5) Clearance and delivery
Physical clearance, examination if red-lane, and delivery to warehouse.
6) Post-clearance compliance
Retention of records for 5 years and defence of any audit.

Documents & Requirements for Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA)

The checklist below covers standard files. Complex or corporate matters can add supplementary certificates, board resolutions, or notarised affidavits; ILC brief these during the intake call.

Commercial invoice and packing list
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
HS-code classification opinion
Product technical specification
FTA certificate of origin (if applicable)
Regulatory permit (FDA, TISI, etc.)

Real-World Use Cases: Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA)

Real-world scenarios where clients rely on this service every month, spanning individual, family, and corporate mandates.

Electronics importer

AEO enrolment plus JTEPA / RCEP preference for tariff optimisation.

Machinery for BOI project

Machinery duty exemption under BOI Section 28 with import licence.

Consumer goods exporter

Form D under ATIGA for ASEAN destinations.

Cross-border courier fulfilment

Simplified declarations for de minimis parcels under 1,500 THB.

Alternative Paths for Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA)

Three delivery paths are usually available. We select the option that balances cost, deadline pressure, and destination-authority preferences.

Option	Pros	Cons
Standard declaration	Universally accepted	Slower for high-volume filers
AEO	Green-lane clearance, reduced audits	Compliance investment and annual review
Free Zone / IEAT	Full duty deferral until domestic sale	Physical presence in the zone required

FAQs about Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA)

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What is the AEO programme?

Authorised Economic Operator — a WCO trusted-trader framework offering priority clearance and reduced inspection rates.

How long is a Form D valid?

12 months from date of issue, but goods must be shipped within the validity window.

Can we self-classify HS codes?

Yes but classification errors risk penalty; pre-classification opinion is recommended for new products.

What is the post-clearance audit window?

5 years from the date of clearance under the 2025 amendments.

Local Expert Insight

Expert perspective: Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA)

“The Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA) files we see most often are ones the applicant filed themselves and got rejected for an outdated template or a passport-name mismatch — that's why we audit every document before touching translation.”

กองบรรณาธิการ ILC

Legal Documentation Editorial Team

Cost ladder

Service tier	Fee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc	1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary	2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization	3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต	5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

Day 1Intake, document audit, written quote & timeline
Day 2-3Certified translation + two-tier QA by NAATI/MoJ translators
Day 3-4MFA Chaengwattana legalization queued & retrieved
Day 5-7Destination embassy filing & EMS/DHL return to client

Case snapshot (anonymized)

A corporate client (name withheld) needed Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA) on a tight embassy deadline. ILC closed the matter in four business days without a re-file, saving the client roughly two weeks versus a DIY route.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-20 · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand

Free quote — LINE @NAATI · Tel 080-5578887

A working guide to Customs Import Export in Thailand

Customs Import Export is treated as an evidence file, not a translation ticket. Our workflow begins with a documentary audit against the receiving authority's current rulebook — the same rulebook Thai MFA, foreign embassies in Bangkok, and Thai Immigration Bureau counters use — so acceptance criteria are baked in before any drafting starts. Every Customs Import Export matter is scoped by a senior specialist on LINE Official @NAATI or by email at ilc@thainotary.co.th before any file moves.

How the workflow runs end-to-end

The typical execution path is: intake → audit → certified translation → attorney jurat → MFA Chaeng Watthana submission → MFA collection → destination embassy submission → embassy collection → courier dispatch. Each checkpoint triggers a written status update on the client's chosen channel.

Who this service is for

Overseas law firms use the same intake as domestic clients but receive a bilingual case brief in English at every checkpoint, so partners in London, New York, Sydney, Hong Kong, or Frankfurt can bill and update their own end clients without needing a Thai-language intermediary on each thread.

Coverage, fees, and turnaround

Government stamps and embassy fees are paid on the client's behalf against an itemised invoice with the official government receipts attached — nothing is marked up beyond the disclosed service fee, and refunds of any unused pass-through cost are automatic at file close.

Quality assurance and confidentiality

Quality control includes an English-side legal reviewer on every matter destined for common-law jurisdictions and a civil-law reviewer on matters destined for German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Japanese authorities — terminology mismatches between legal systems are our most audited category.

Start your Customs Import Export matter today

Reach ILC on LINE Official @NAATI, email ilc@thainotary.co.th, or phone 080-5578887. Office hours are Monday to Sunday, 08:30 to 20:00 Bangkok time. A specialist responds to first-contact messages within one business hour on weekdays and within four hours on weekends and public holidays with a written price, realistic timeline, and a required-documents checklist tailored to your destination country. There is no charge for the initial consultation, and no obligation to proceed after receiving the quote — ILCearns repeat business by delivering the first Customs Import Export matter cleanly and on time, not by locking clients into open-ended retainers.

Local Expert Insight

Expert perspective: Customs Import Export

“The Customs Import Export files we see most often are ones the applicant filed themselves and got rejected for an outdated template or a passport-name mismatch — that's why we audit every document before touching translation.”

กองบรรณาธิการ ILC

Legal Documentation Editorial Team

Cost ladder

Service tier	Fee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc	1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary	2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization	3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต	5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

Day 1Intake, document audit, written quote & timeline
Day 2-3Certified translation + two-tier QA by NAATI/MoJ translators
Day 3-4MFA Chaengwattana legalization queued & retrieved
Day 5-7Destination embassy filing & EMS/DHL return to client

Case snapshot (anonymized)

A corporate client (name withheld) needed Customs Import Export on a tight embassy deadline. ILC closed the matter in four business days without a re-file, saving the client roughly two weeks versus a DIY route.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-20 · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand

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What is Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA)?

Certificate of Origin — Form D (ATIGA) — Preferential CO under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement — full preparation, DFT e-CO submission, and certified English translation.

Who is this for?

Thai exporters shipping goods to ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam)

Fees and timeline?

DFT fee THB 50 per certificate; service fee from THB 2,500; 1–2 business days after invoice issued

Legal basis?

ATIGA (2009) ROO; DFT Notification on e-CO; Customs Act B.E. 2560

Issuing authority?

Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ministry of Commerce

Required documents?

Commercial Invoice; Packing List; BL/AWB; Cost statement (RVC calculation); ATIGA application form

Procedure steps?

Verify exporter registration; Calculate RVC / determine ROO; Submit via DFT e-CO portal; Print certificate with DFT seal; Deliver to importer with shipping docs

How are fees structured?

DFT fee fixed at THB 50; our service covers ROO analysis, e-CO filing, and translation. Government decision not guaranteed.

Cross-border notes?

Importer's customs may request post-verification; keep ROO worksheet 5 years.

Rejection policy?

If rejection is due to a defect on our side, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). Customs/DFT discretion not guaranteed.