HS 8703Vehicles · Indonesia

Electric Passenger Cars - HS 8703 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Indonesia

Duty and tax snapshot for importing vehicles (HS 8703) into Indonesia. Typical MFN duty ~10%, PPN 11% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

10%

PPN

11%

Total taxes / CIF

24.6%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 100,000 FOB parcel of vehicles (HS 8703) shipped to Indonesia.

FOB valueUSD 100,000

Origin chargesUSD 1,500

FreightUSD 8,000

InsuranceUSD 500

CIFUSD 110,000

Import duty @ 10%USD 11,000

PPh 22 (2.5% API)USD 2,750

PPN @ 11%USD 13,310

Destination inlandUSD 2,000

Landed cost ≈ USD 139,060

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
8703.80	Vehicles with only electric motor for propulsion

Indonesia duty regime

MFN tariff (BTKI) plus preferential rates under RCEP, ASEAN AFTA, ASEAN-China, ASEAN-Korea, ASEAN-Japan, ASEAN-Australia/NZ, IA-CEPA and IK-CEPA.

Customs notes

· BTKI: 8-digit HS code (HS 6 + 2 national digits).
· CEISA is the electronic customs clearance system.
· API (Angka Pengenal Importir) - general (API-U) or producer (API-P) importer ID number required for most imports.
· LARTAS regulated items need pre-shipment inspection or ministry permits (BPOM for food/pharma, SNI for regulated goods).

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on vehicles (HS 8703) into Indonesia?

Indonesia applies an MFN duty of about 10% on HS chapter 8703 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (MFN tariff (BTKI) plus preferential rates under RCEP, ASEAN AFTA, ASEAN-China, ASEAN-Korea, ASEAN-Japan, ASEAN-Australia/NZ, IA-CEPA and IK-CEPA) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is PPN calculated on imports of vehicles in Indonesia?

Indonesia charges PPN at 11% on the CIF value plus duty. PPN 11% + PPh 22 on CIF + duty

What is the landed cost of a USD 100,000 FOB shipment of vehicles into Indonesia?

On a USD 100,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 110,000. Applying 10% duty and 11% PPN brings total taxes to about USD 27,060 (~24.6% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 139,060.

Which HS code should I use for vehicles in Indonesia?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 8703.80 (Vehicles with only electric motor for propulsion). Indonesia customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping vehicles to Indonesia?

Most importers into Indonesia prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and PPN to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does Indonesia customs need to clear HS 8703?

BTKI: 8-digit HS code (HS 6 + 2 national digits). Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.