How to import into Jakarta - Indonesia ?

To import goods into Indonesia, you'll need to follow a number of legal and procedural steps. Here’s a step-by-step overview of the import process, including documentation and regulatory compliance:

✅ 1. Get a Business License (NIB)

Before importing, your company must be legally registered in Indonesia.

* Register your company with OSS (Online Single Submission) to get a NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) – the business registration number.

* This also functions as an Import Identification Number (API), required for customs clearance.

✅ 2. Determine the Type of API

There are two types of importers:

* API-U: General importers (for trading/selling the imported goods).

* API-P: Producers (for importing raw materials or components used in production).

✅ 3. Check Import Regulations

* Use the Indonesian Customs Tariff Book (BTKI) to:

 * Classify the goods (HS Code).

 * Check whether the item is restricted or prohibited.

* Check if the goods require:

  * Import permits or technical verification.

  * SNI certification (Indonesian National Standard).

  * LARTAS (goods subject to import restrictions).

✅ 4. Get Required Licenses/Permits

Depending on the product type, you may need permits from ministries such as:

* Ministry of Trade

* Ministry of Health

* BPOM** (for food, drugs, cosmetics)

* Ministry of Agriculture or Fisheries

✅ 5. Work with a Customs Broker (Optional but Helpful)

A licensed PPJK (Customs Service Company) can help with the clearance process, documentation, and communication with Customs.

✅ 6. Prepare Import Documents

Typical documents include:

* Invoice

* Packing list

* Bill of lading (B/L) or Airway bill (AWB)

* Import Declaration (PIB)

* NIB/API

* Insurance certificate

* Any special licenses or permits required for the goods

✅ 7. Customs Clearance

* Submit the PIB electronically through Indonesia’s Customs System (CEISA).

* Pay import duties, taxes (PPN, PPh), and other applicable fees.

* Customs may inspect the goods (Green, Yellow, or Red Line).

 ✅ 8. Delivery

Once cleared, the goods can be delivered to your warehouse or final destination in Indonesia.

🚫 Watch Out For:

* Goods on the LARTAS list (prohibited/restricted).

* Goods requiring pre-shipment inspection or certifications(e.g., electronics,  pharmaceuticals).

* Non-compliance with labelling or SNI standards.

TIP:

For small shipments or occasional imports, consider using a freight forwarder or importer of record (IOR) to handle licensing and clearance.

Would you like help checking import regulations for a specific product (like electronics, cosmetics, or food)? I can look up HS codes or permit requirements for you.