Sep 19, 2026Certifications
TIS Mark Certification for Brake Parts: Your Gateway to the Thai Market
How the Thailand TIS Mark standard applies to brake pads and rotors, what testing and documentation importers need, and how to enter the Thai market.
Thailand is one of Southeast Asia's largest automotive markets and a major production hub, but brake parts sold there must meet Thai Industrial Standards. For exporters, that means the TIS Mark — Thailand's mandatory certification for many automotive components. This guide explains what the TIS Mark is, which brake parts require it, and how to get certified so you can enter the Thai market with confidence.
What Is the TIS Mark?
The TIS Mark is Thailand's product certification mark, administered by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) under the Ministry of Industry. It confirms that a product complies with the relevant Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) and has passed the required testing and factory assessment.
For automotive parts, the TIS Mark is often mandatory rather than voluntary. Products that fall under compulsory standards cannot be legally imported or sold in Thailand without the mark. Brake linings, brake pads, and certain brake system components are subject to these compulsory standards.
Which Brake Parts Require TIS Certification
In practice, the key compulsory standard for friction brake parts is TIS 388, which covers brake linings for motor vehicles. This standard sets requirements for friction performance, shear strength, hardness, and dimensional specifications, along with marking and packaging rules.
Brake rotors and brake pads for passenger cars may fall under related standards depending on the specific product and application. Because the exact scope can change, importers should confirm the applicable TIS standard for their specific part numbers before committing to an order. Working from your brake pad standards by country reference helps you map requirements across your target markets.
The TIS Certification Process Step by Step
The TIS certification process typically follows these steps. First, submit an application to TISI with product samples and technical documentation. Second, the samples undergo type testing at a TISI-recognized laboratory in Thailand or an accredited lab abroad. Third, TISI conducts a factory audit to verify your quality management system. Fourth, once testing and audit pass, the TIS Mark license is issued, allowing you to apply the mark to your products.
For overseas manufacturers, you will usually need a local representative or importer in Thailand to act as the license holder. This is a critical requirement — TISI issues licenses to the Thai importer or representative, not directly to foreign factories in most cases.
Testing and Documentation Requirements
Type testing for brake parts covers friction performance across a range of temperatures, shear strength, hardness, and dimensional accuracy. You will also need to submit material composition data and, in many cases, evidence of a functioning quality management system such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
Keep your documentation complete and current. Thailand's requirements overlap with other ASEAN markets in many areas, so if you already hold ASEAN automotive standards certification for your brake parts, you may be able to reuse much of your test data and shorten the TIS approval timeline.
Costs, Timelines, and Practical Tips
TIS certification is not free. Budget for testing fees, factory audit costs, and the local representative's service fee. The full process commonly takes several months, so plan your market entry well in advance and do not promise customers a launch date you cannot meet.
Three practical tips: start the application early, work with a licensed Thai importer from day one, and maintain your quality records so renewal audits are smooth. Also remember that certification is only one part of market entry — you still need compliant import documentation and reliable logistics, just as you would for any export market.
Get Certified and Enter Thailand With Confidence
Thailand rewards suppliers who come prepared with proper certification and documentation. If you are looking for a brake parts supplier that can support TIS Mark and other global certifications, Yuanqiaofeng (Dongguan) Import & Export Co., Ltd. supplies carbon ceramic brake pads and rotors to more than 30 countries across Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Contact us to discuss certification-ready brake parts for the Thai market.