Export to Thailand from India
Chennai sailings to Laem Chabang and Bangkok Port, with export customs, ocean freight and buyer-side coordination handled as one service.
Origin
Chennai Port
Destination
Laem Chabang / Bangkok Port
Transit
9–14 days
Distance
2,229 km
Export Overview
Shipping from India to Thailand
Thailand is a growing outbound market for Indian exporters, reachable in under two weeks from Chennai — the shortest crossing India has to Southeast Asia. Apextar books space out of Chennai and Nhava Sheva depending on where your cargo originates within India, and files the export documentation under the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement wherever your product qualifies for preferential Thai import duty.
Indian exporters to Thailand typically move iron and steel products, cotton yarn and textiles, marine products such as shrimp, machinery and auto components, and organic chemicals — categories where Indian pricing and the FTA duty advantage make exporters competitive against regional suppliers.
What India Exports
Typical Cargo on This Lane
How It Works
The Export Process
Booking & Documentation
Space is booked and the Shipping Bill, commercial invoice and packing list are prepared against your purchase order before the cargo reaches Chennai Port.
Indian Export Customs
The Shipping Bill is filed through ICEGATE, GST zero-rating is applied under your LUT, and the export order is issued at Chennai Port.
Ocean or Air Freight
Cargo moves to Laem Chabang / Bangkok Port, tracked from gate-in at Chennai Port through to discharge.
Destination Handover
Your Thailand buyer or our destination partner coordinates import clearance and final delivery, with documentation sent ahead of arrival.
Paperwork
Export Documents
- Shipping Bill filed through ICEGATE, the basis for GST zero-rating and any export incentive claim
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List matching the buyer's purchase order
- Certificate of Origin (Form AI) for ASEAN-India FTA preferential duty on the Thai side
- Bill of Lading issued once the container loads at Chennai
- LUT (Letter of Undertaking) or IGST payment proof for zero-rated GST export
Incoterms
Choosing Your Shipping Terms
EXW
Buyer arranges everything from your factory gate onward.
FOB
You deliver to the Indian port; the buyer takes over from the ship's rail.
CFR
You pay freight to the destination port; risk transfers at the Indian port.
CIF
You pay freight and marine insurance to the destination port.
Apextar's documentation team files the Shipping Bill and manages GST zero-rating through your LUT, and prepares the Form AI Certificate of Origin so your Thai buyer can claim preferential duty on entry — a step that often decides whether your quote wins against a regional competitor.
Why Apextar
Exporting to Thailand, Handled End to End
Shortest SE Asia Crossing
Chennai to Laem Chabang is one of the fastest sailings India has to Southeast Asia.
FTA Documentation Handled
Form AI Certificate of Origin filed wherever your product qualifies for ASEAN-India preferential duty.
FCL and LCL Export
Full containers or consolidated LCL, booked against regular weekly sailings.
Buyer-Side Coordination
We coordinate with your Thai buyer or our destination partner so the shipment does not stall waiting on their paperwork.
Good to Know
Export to Thailand — FAQs
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How do I start exporting to Thailand?
You need an active IEC (Import Export Code) and, ideally, a GST LUT for zero-rated export. Share your product and buyer details via our quote form and we handle the Shipping Bill and booking from there.
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Does my buyer get a duty benefit under the ASEAN-India FTA?
If your product meets the origin rules, yes — we file a Form AI Certificate of Origin that lets your Thai buyer claim preferential import duty.
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Can I export a small trial shipment before committing to a full container?
Yes, LCL consolidation to Laem Chabang runs on a regular schedule for exactly this kind of order.
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Who handles customs clearance on the Thai side?
That is typically your buyer's responsibility or handled by our destination partner network — we coordinate the handover so documentation reaches them ahead of arrival.
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How do I get an export rate to Thailand?
Share your product, HS code, volume and buyer's port via our quote form and we will respond with current export rates and sailing options.
Ready to Export to Thailand?
Share your product, HS code and buyer details, and our team will come back with current rates and documentation requirements.