YOUR PARTNER IN TRADE SUCCESS

Navigating the intricacies of cross-border trade requires more than regulatory knowledge. It demands strategic foresight and practical, business-minded solutions. At Kudun and Partners, we understand the commercial realities of international trade and the regulatory risks that come with it. Our Customs and International Trade Practice stands as a trusted partner for both domestic and multinational clients seeking seamless operations and legal certainty in Thailand and across ASEAN.

What truly sets us apart is our team’s real-world experience. Several of our professionals are retired customs officers with decades of experience inside the regulatory system. Their experience allows us to deliver pragmatic, cost-effective solutions that reflect how customs rules are applied in practice, not just how they are written.

We provide end-to-end support, from advisory services that ensure compliance and unlock trade privileges to high-stakes dispute resolution before customs authorities and administrative courts. Our goal is to enable clients not only to comply but to thrive in an increasingly complex global trade environment.

Our practice is equipped to assist clients across a full range of non-contentious and contentious customs and international trade matters:
Non-Contentious / Advisory Services

  • Advice on import/export procedures and documentation
  • Classification and valuation of goods under Thai Customs Tariff
  • Rules of origin analysis
  • Guidance on import and export licensing requirements
  • Application for tax privileges and BOI schemes
  • Structuring bonded warehouses, customs free zones, and customs facilities
  • WTO, RCEP, and other Free Trade Agreements (FTA)-related advisory
  • Engagement with authorities for rulings and customs negotiations
  • Contentious / Dispute Services
  • Defense against allegations of under-declaration or misdeclaration
  • Disputes on tariff classification or customs valuation
  • Representation in appeals before the Thai Administrative Court
  • Handling of penalty assessments, seizures, and forfeiture proceedings
  • Disputes involving origin fraud, licensing violations, or procedural errors
  • Litigation related to trade remedy measures (anti-dumping, safeguards, etc.)
  • Settlement negotiations and regulatory enforcement responses
  • Coordination with authorities on sensitive or high-value investigations

ILLUMINATING TRADE SUCCESS THROUGH EXPERTISE

Led by Kudun Sukhumananda and supported by a team with deep technical credentials and litigation experience, our Customs and International Trade Practice offers valuable insight into Thailand’s regulatory and enforcement landscape.

Our lawyers have completed customs broker training which gives them strong expertise in both regulatory compliance and practical customs operations. Experienced litigators in our team have represented a wide range of clients including trading companies, manufacturers, logistics providers and import/export agents in complex disputes with customs authorities involving tariff classification, customs valuation, audits and penalties.

Additionally, our practice includes retired customs officers with decades of service whose extensive experience and established connections allow us to anticipate enforcement trends, assess risks effectively and develop pragmatic strategies based on real-world practice.

As businesses face increased regulatory scrutiny, geopolitical uncertainty and evolving trade rules, we provide the clarity and confidence needed to resolve disputes efficiently, protect commercial interests and maintain full compliance in today’s dynamic trade environment.

DEMONSTRATED SUCCESS | DEAL HIGHLIGHTS

Represented a global fashion brand in a potential maritime dispute involving the shipment of duck feather sweaters.

Advised a leading petrochemical company in a tariff code dispute and import tax redemption before Thai Customs and the Administrative Court.

Represented a major fashion retailer in a customs case concerning the exportation of materials challenged by Thai Customs.

Assisted automotive companies in establishing operations within Customs Free Zones.

Advised trading companies on rules of origin under Free Trade Agreements (FTA) across East Asia.

Represented top manufacturers in customs investigations, successfully reducing penalties on import duties.

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Do you require support in the customs and international trade? Get in touch with us by telephone or send us your enquiries using the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

TEL: +662 838 1750