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Importing into Indonesia
Indonesia is the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia and has enormous tech potential. However, the list of restricted import items and required documentation is complex, requiring an Importer of Record to gather compliance documentation and determine the best route for items to clear customs.
Tax
up to 10%
Duties
up to 25%
Lead Times
4 weeks
Restricted Items
Second-hand goods
Best Carrier Option
Freight Forwarder
Non-Working Days
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Prominent Language
Indonesian
Exporting from and importing into Indonesia
Indonesia has more than 185 million internet users and is one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing public cloud service markets. Its geographical location is advantageous, as it is located among significant trade routes connecting East Asia, South Asia, and Oceania. Its position along the Strait of Malacca – one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes- further strengthens Indonesia’s role as a critical maritime hub for international trade. Indonesia primarily trades with China, the United States, and Japan, where its primary exports include mineral fuels such as coal, and its primary imports involve machinery.
The digital economy within Indonesia is also experiencing rapid growth. The market size of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reached over USD 1.8 billion and is predicted to continue growing exponentially. The Indonesian government has also implemented the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (2020-2045), a framework that aims to increase the presence of AI within Indonesia. However, despite these opportunities, importing technology into Indonesia is not easy. The strict regulations, localized product laws, and three different customs lanes make navigating imports and ensuring a smooth customs clearance challenging.
Population
125 million
Biggest Industry by Export
Minerals
Capital City
Jakarta
Biggest Industry by Import
Machinery
Specialized solution for Importing to Indonesia
The Delivered Duty Paid shipping solution transfers all risk onto TecEx, ensuring all documentation is dealt with and allowing tech goods to enter through customs without any delays. The extensive experience that TecEx has with navigating tech into Indonesia allows us to be well-educated on all documentation required. TecEx helps navigate the most efficient shipping route, including the option to ship into the green channel and avoid the red channel, which requires goods to be cleared in Singapore before continuing to Indonesia. This approach may be significantly quicker, but additional freight costs are involved. No matter which channels your goods are imported under, TecEx can guide you through the process and ensure that your goods meet customs requirements.
Unique Pain Points for Indonesia
Indonesia makes use of a lane system for product inspection of imported goods. Your shipment will be funneled into one of three inspection lanes: red, yellow, or green. This is based on a combination of factors, such as the importing entity’s reputation, the type of equipment shipped, and the customs officers’ discretion. All goods are physically inspected when shipping into a red channel, and supplementary documentation is required. Handling this alone is timely and adds extra stress, where TecEx can ensure all additional documents are gathered or get the tech goods into a green lane by going through Singapore first.
Indonesia also has stringent customs regulations. Labeling, for example, needs to be in Indonesian, where TecEx experts can ensure this is done correctly. One must also have a legal business entity in Indonesia to import goods into the country. This requires various steps and documentation, which TecEx can take care of. Failure to comply with customs regulations can result in delays, financial penalties, or even the seizure of goods. Therefore, shipping technology into Indonesia requires a strategic approach to getting goods successfully and quickly through customs to the final point of delivery.
Countries Associated with Indonesia
North America
United States of America (USA)
Asia
Japan
Specific Compliance Regulations
Commercial Invoice
A commercial invoice is required when importing into Indonesia. This acts a sales contract and includes a description of the item being shipped, the price of the shipped goods, the currency, and the payment terms.
Packing List
A packing list includes the configuration of the goods inside the boxes being imported into Indonesia.
Bill of Lading
A Bill of Lading is needed for customs clearance and serves as a receipt for the goods.
Certificate of Origin
The Certificate of Origin indicates where the good was manufactured and where it comes from. This also helps to identify the duties on the shipment.
Insurance Certificate
An insurance certificate is a document proving that the tech equipment being imported is insured, which is needed for customs clearance in Indonesia.
Importer Identification Number – Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB)
To import into Indonesia, you need an Importer Identification Number, which indicates that you are a legal importer through being a legal business entity in Indonesia. In order to get the NIB, one needs to register one’s business through the Online Single Submission (OSS) which involves gathering various additional documentation.
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