Country Guide: Indonesia
Updated: November 25, 2015
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