New import customs inspection procedures is now effective for Thanaleang customs terminal for all import shipment to Vientiane. Though there is no effect on documentation but clearing process time and cost will be much increased. So, we can expect the shipment to stay overnight at customs terminal to wait for inspection. Also the operations cost for customs clearance is increased due to the procedure. Another factor impacting cost in Laos is exchange rates. Now Thai Baht had been weakened for more than 15% already. The increased amount is approx. 6,500 THB per container. We will need your support for solutions to overcome this matters or else we will suffer a loss.
Another thing, in order to import with IM8 (temporary), the temp declaration will have to be terminated once import documents are completed. Will Whessoe handle the termination by themselves or let us do it? Cost from us will be 3,500 THB/transaction.