Indonesia Custom Clearance Requirement
In order to minimize customs clearance delays when shipping to Indonesia, we would like to remind all customers to provide all the necessary and appropriate inbound documents for their shipments.
We also would like to encourage all customers to read the clearance requirement and information summary below prior shipping into Indonesia.
Value |
Weight |
Type |
Documentation Required |
Clearance Charges |
No Limit |
>= 100Kg |
Extended Formal Entry |
|
|
>USD 50 |
< 100Kg |
Simplified Formal Entry |
|
|
<=USD 50 |
< 100Kg |
Deminimis |
- |
|
No Limit |
>= 100Kg |
Free Trade Zone - P20 |
|
|
No Limit |
< 100Kg |
Free Trade Zone -P35 |
|
|
No Limit |
No Limit |
PP8 - Diplomatic Bag |
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- Indonesian Customs requires labeling products in the local language (Bahasa) for importing consumer goods.
No Commercial Value (NCV) or 0 is not an acceptable value. - All non-document shipments must have an original Commercial Invoice. Multiple piece shipments also require a packing list clearly stating the contents of each piece and a Commercial Invoice should be itemized so Customs can match the packing list to the Commercial Invoice. It is recommended for the shipper to provide the harmonized system (HS) code on the Air Waybill & Commercial Invoice to support the clearance process.
- USED products/shipments, regardless of value and weight, are subject to Extended Formal Entry Clearance and require a Permit from the Ministry of Trade.
- Shipments weighing over 100kg are not allowed for individuals. Consignee must be Indonesian legal entity to receive shipments over 100kg.
- Temporary import requires a Letter of Application for Temporary Import from the consignee addressed to the Chief of Customs explaining the details of the commodity, purpose of the import and the date when the shipment would be re-exported. The consignee needs to attach the exhibition schedule and other related paperwork required by customs. The consignee is requested to provide a Bank Guarantee that equals 100% of the total duties and taxes incurred for the shipment and a refund will be provided after re-exportation.
NOTES:
- Seeds require an Import Permit/License from the Department of Agriculture and are subject to plant quarantine regulations (CITES).
- Mobile phones, cell phones, and handheld computers are prohibited as personal shipments.
- Regulations require that the importation of controlled items (food and beverages, traditional medicine, supplements, cosmetics, clothing, foot wear, electronics, mobile phones, cell phones, handheld computers and toys) can only be processed by registered importers with a special license from the Ministry of Trade. Failure to provide the license can result in return of the shipment.