Indonesia
Shipping Mode
Important
- Mandatory to provide copy of the Indonesian Tax ID Number (NPWP) or branch code (NITKU) before booking
- All wooden packaging/wooden pallet will require a fumigation certificate according to ISPM 15, which must be written on bill of lading.
- We are not transporting All type of personal effects, Unaccompanied baggage, Donation goods or cargo without invoice and packing list.
Previously, businesses needed to apply for one of three types of import licenses namely:
- API-U (General Import License): Used for importing finished products or trading goods with third parties.
- API-P (Producer Import License): Granted to manufacturing companies importing raw materials or supporting goods for production processes.
- API-T (Limited Import License): For specific limited import activities.
Under Government Regulation No. 29 of 2021 (GR 29/2021), businesses now only require a Business Identification Number (NIB) to commence their import or export activities. Obtaining the NIB is streamlined through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system.
However, businesses should check the Indonesian Harmonization System (HS) code for their items. Some items may require additional permits and approval.
Import Requirement
Indonesia importers must be a company and need to have an import license and importer identification number.
Additional certificates are often required by other goverment agencies based on imported product such as food, pharmaceutical, seeds, or chemicals.
Imports
The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin (if any)
Important Notes
- All imported goods will be inspected by Customs Authorities
Government Agencies
| Indonesia Customs | www.beacukai.go.id |
| Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan | www.pom.go.id |
| Kementerian Perdaganan | www.kemendag.go.id |
Seaport
| Port of Belawan |
| Port of Tanjung Priok/Jakarta |
| Port of Tanjung Emas/Semarang |
| Port of Tanjung Perak/Surabaya |
Airport
| Soekarno–Hatta International Airport |
Prohibited and Restricted
- Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals, plants, food items and perishable*
Some goods require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Indonesia.
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