Thailand imposes export and re-export permit requirements on selected nuclear-related dual-use goods
Date of publication: July 31, 2026.
Introduction
Thailand has published Notification No. 30628 in the Royal Gazette, introducing additional controls on specified dual-use goods. The measure works in conjunction with Schedule 1 of the 2026 List of Goods Related to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and establishes permit requirements for the export and re-export of selected nuclear-related dual-use products.
Key regulatory change
Goods classified as dual-use under Category 0 - Nuclear-related Goods (Materials, Facilities, and Equipment) with control numbers beginning with 0A (Systems, Equipment and Components), 0B (Testing, Inspection and Manufacturing Equipment), and 0C (Materials) require an export or re-export permit when shipped from Thailand. The measure becomes effective on July 30, 2026.
Scope of affected goods
The notification specifically targets Category 0 dual-use goods contained in Schedule 1 of the Ministry of Commerce announcement on goods related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. These controls cover nuclear-related systems, equipment, components, testing equipment, manufacturing equipment, inspection equipment, and designated materials with strategic applications.
Trade compliance impact
Exporters, re-exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers dealing with controlled nuclear-related goods should review product classifications immediately. Transactions involving affected 0A, 0B, and 0C items may require permits before shipment. Companies should strengthen classification reviews, customer screening, end-use verification, recordkeeping procedures, and licensing controls.
Frequently referenced HS codes in affected Category 0 controls
Impact rank | HS code | Occurrences | Associated ECN numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8401.20 | 18 | 0B001, 0B002, 0B004, 0B007 |
2 | 8419.89 | 9 | 0B001, 0B002, 0B004 |
3 | 8481.80 | 7 | 0B001 |
4 | 8401.40 | 6 | 0A001 |
5 | 8414.80 | 5 | 0B001, 0B003, 0B004 |
6 | 7508.90 | 4 | 0B001 |
7 | 7507.20 | 4 | 0B001 |
8 | 8419.50 | 4 | 0A001, 0B001 |
9 | 8414.59 | 3 | 0B001, 0B004 |
10 | 8414.90 | 3 | 0B001, 0B004 |
11 | 8419.40 | 3 | 0B003, 0B004 |
12 | 8419.90 | 3 | 0A001, 0B004 |
13 | 8479.90 | 3 | 0B005, 0B006, 0B007 |
14 | 8479.89 | 3 | 0B001, 0B005, 0B006 |
15 | 8481.30 | 3 | 0B001 |
Operational considerations
Businesses should map products against the applicable dual-use codes, determine whether current export flows involve Category 0 items, evaluate licensing requirements for future exports or re-exports, and update internal compliance programs to reflect the new permit obligations.
Conclusion
Notification No. 30628 significantly strengthens Thailand's strategic trade control framework by introducing permit requirements for exports and re-exports of designated nuclear-related dual-use goods. The measure focuses on Category 0 goods with control codes beginning 0A, 0B, and 0C and increases compliance obligations for affected traders from July 30, 2026.
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