Export documents checklist for worldwide live fish shipment from Thailand includes health certificate, CITES permit if needed, invoice, packing list, and real house AWB. AquaBridge Thailand in Bangkok handles all documents to combine multi-farm orders into one fully documented shipment. Service only
Export Documents Checklist for Worldwide Live Fish Shipment from Thailand
Many new importers lose shipment at customs because documents are incomplete. At AquaBridge Thailand, Bangkok - Thailand, we use a full checklist for worldwide shipment to USA, EU, Middle East, and Asia.
1. Health Certificate - Required for All Countries
Issued by Department of Fisheries Thailand (DOF). Required for all live ornamental fish export from Thailand. Valid 10 days. Takes 1-2 working days. Must have correct scientific names, farm registration, and quantity. Without health certificate, airline will not accept cargo.
2. CITES Permit - Only for CITES Listed Species
Required for Asian Arowana (Scleropages formosus) CITES Appendix I, some Stingray, and endangered species. Not required for Betta, Guppy, Cichlid, Tetra, Goldfish, Koi. Takes 7-15 working days, for Arowana 15-20 days. Some countries like USA need USFWS import permit.
3. Invoice and Packing List - Required for Customs
We prepare commercial invoice and packing list with species, scientific name, quantity, unit price, and total value. This is for destination customs clearance. We use low value for customs if you request, but must match health certificate quantity.
4. Real House Air Waybill (AWB) - Not Shared AWB
AWB is airline bill. Real house AWB means your shipment has its own AWB number. Your boxes are priority. Shared AWB mixes your boxes with 10 other exporters, causes delay and high DOA risk. At AquaBridge Thailand, we use real house AWB only for low mortality and fast handling.
5. Packing Video and Photos - For Your Proof
Not a government document, but required by us. We provide video of packing for every box, foam box number, and AWB copy before flight departs. This is proof for DOA claim and customs.
Full Checklist for Worldwide Shipment
For Betta, Guppy, Cichlid, Tetra, Goldfish: Health Certificate + Invoice + Packing List + Real House AWB + Packing Video
For Arowana, Stingray: Health Certificate + CITES Permit + Invoice + Packing List + Real House AWB + Microchip Certificate + Packing Video
Common Mistakes That Cause Customs Hold
Wrong scientific name on health certificate
Farm not DOF registered
Health certificate expired (valid 10 days only)
CITES permit missing for Arowana
Shared AWB causing delay
At AquaBridge Thailand, we handle all export documents. We combine multi-farm orders into one fully documented shipment with one health certificate and one real house AWB. Service only.
