A Brief Overview of Indonesia's Import Process

 Indonesia is a developing country located in southeast Asia. it consists of 17000 islands and contains a total of 1,904,569 square kilometers area which makes it the 14th largest country by area. 


In Indonesia, Jakarta serves as the Main center of Import-export activity and offers a wide range of opportunities for the trading business.


According to the Indonesia Import data, Indonesia is import lots of products and generates a total import trade value of $143.56 Billion US Dollars in the year 2021. Also, Indonesia has a total of 54713 active importers who are continuously taking part in import-export activities. 


The Actual Process of Indonesia Import




If you want to start an import-export business in Indonesia then it is important that you are familiar with the Indonesian import process. 


Every new importer must register with Indonesia's commerce department and get a customs identity number, whether they are individuals or businesses (Nomor Identitas Kepabeanan, NIK). 


Another important thing importers should have is to take an Importer Identification Number (Angka Pengenal Import, API), which is continuously updated in the record database of importers and their import activities. 


It is also required for importers in addition to NIK. It is imperative to be aware that any import-related activity must get API approval.


Moreover, before approving the entry of products into Indonesia is banned, the Indonesian authorities want significant and comprehensive documentation. The accredited customs agents are therefore acquainted with the importing processes and documentation needs.


The following documents must have to be provided by the importer in order to conduct cross-border business:


  • Pro-forma bill,

  • Commercial Invoice and Packing List (CIPL),

  • An international shipping document, such as an airway bill

  • The origin certificate.


Indonesia Import Custom Duties 


There is an import customs charge that must be paid by importers for importing items In Indonesia. The custom duties vary on the basis of the classification of the items according to the Indonesian Customs Tariff Book or the Harmonized System Code. 


The custom duties go from 0% to 18% according to the product you are importing in Indonesia. 


In addition, since 2013, there has been a new requirement or a rule implemented for food products import the rule is that they bear labels in the Indonesian language.


Special rules for Specific import products 


As we see above that there are so many rules & regulations an importer has to follow for importing products in Indonesia. But, there is a special rule & regulation implemented on specific product imports. The specific products are as follows - 


  • Food

  • Medicine

  • cosmetics


These specific products require a certificate or authorization from relevant authorities or agencies in order to be importing into Indonesia (health Science Authority, Food Drug Administration, Preventive health services, etc.)


Conclusion - We hope that the points we want to convey through this blog are conveyed successfully and we are hoping that the blog knowledge is helpful for your import business in Indonesia. If want to know more about Indonesia Trade Market then visit our official website Exim Trade Data or connect us by mail at info@eximtradedata.com or call us at tel:+91-9625812393.

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