Country Guide: Indonesia

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Original Passport
• Original Packing list
• Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
• Original Work Permit (IMTA)
• Original Residence Permit (KITAS)
• Letter of Employment (SURAT KUASA)
• Assignment / Reassignment Letter (Indonesian Diplomats)
• Original PP-8 (Diplomats) / PP-19 (Semi-Diplomats)

 

Specific Information

• The Packing list must be stamped by the Indonesian Embassy at the origin country of residence for returning nationals.
• The Letter of Employment must state that shipper lived abroad for a minimum of 1 year for returning nationals.
• For foreign citizens, documents must be valid a minimum of 1 year before arrival of shipment. Goods must arrive within 3 months prior to or upon entry of shipper.
• Household goods and personal effects can be imported duty free for returning Indonesian citizens who worked or studied abroad for at least 1 year. For air and sea shipments, the air shipment must arrive first; only one importation of each type is permitted.
• Shipments under a wife’s name are subject to duties and taxes (returning citizens).
• All shipments should be sent to POE Jakarta to avoid complications, intensive examinations, and delays with Customs.
• Sea shipments take approximately 10-12 business days if a full container load (FCL) or 12-15 business days if a less than container load (LCL) after port arrival for delivery to Jakarta.  Air shipments take approximately 2-3 business days for delivery after receipt of the necessary documents from the client.
• Incomplete documentation resulting in delays may result in extra charges to include demurrage, port storage, and Customs penalties.
• All shipments are physically inspected by Customs, excluding diplomatic shipments

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Copy of Passport
• Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
• Original Packing list, stamped by the Indonesian Embassy in the origin country (Diplomats)
• Original PP-8 (must be approved by Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
• Original Title and Registration

 

Specific Information

• Only Diplomats may import motor vehicles.
• An application to the Embassy / NGO in Jakarta is required; a copy of the Packing list and a copy of Bill of Lading are necessary to apply for the PP-8 / PP-19.

Pets

Documents Required

• Import Permit (issued by the Directorate General of Livestock Service)
• Veterinary Health Certificate
• Vaccination Record

 

Specific Information

• The Veterinary Health Certificate and the Vaccination Record must be issued by an authorized veterinarian in the origin country.
• Vaccinations must be given at least 30 days prior to import but not more than 1 year.
• Pets cannot be imported to Bali.
• Pets must be at least 90 days old for import.
• Pets should not be pregnant, nursing, or require food from another animal.
• Pets are subject to 14 days quarantine.
• The Directorate General of Livestock Service must be notified of the arrival of pets 2 days prior to import.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Cultural objects (authorization from the Cultural Authorities may be required)
• The following items may qualify for free import within the limits indicated:
  • Cigarettes (200), cigars (25), tobacco (100 g)
  • Alcohol (1 L)
  • Perfume (a reasonable quantity)
  • Personal goods up to a value of USD 250 per passenger or USD 1,000 per family

Prohibited Items

• Protected species under the Washing Convention (CITES)
• Firearms and ammunitions, explosives, gas and gasoline
• Vehicle spare parts
• Alcoholic beverages

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 

 

 

Helpful Website(s):

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_2052.html

http://www.embassyofindonesia.org