DFT to add items to watch list

The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is considering increasing the number of items on the watch list of exported products to the US to 65 items from 49 at present.

- PHUSADEE ARUNMAS

Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the DFT, said to prevent circumvention in relation to products exported to the US, the department is the sole authority able to issue certificates of origin (Form C/O) for goods on the watch list, currently covering 49 items and set to increase to 65. The updated list will be enforced once finalised.

Moreover, the DFT is working with the Department of Industrial Works, along with provincial commercial offices to strictly inspect factories, focusing on high-risk items.

Collaboration with the Customs Department is aimed at preventing and mitigating risks related to false declarations of Thai origin.

Furthermore, the department is working with industry groups to educate exporters on the new procedures for issuing Form C/O.