HS 7403Metals & Minerals · Indonesia

Copper Cathode (LME Grade A) - HS 7403 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Indonesia

Duty and tax snapshot for importing metals & minerals (HS 7403) into Indonesia. Typical MFN duty ~3%, PPN 11% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

PPN

11%

Total taxes / CIF

16.8%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 150,000 FOB parcel of metals & minerals (HS 7403) shipped to Indonesia.

FOB valueUSD 150,000

Origin chargesUSD 2,250

FreightUSD 12,000

InsuranceUSD 750

CIFUSD 165,000

Import duty @ 3%USD 4,950

PPh 22 (2.5% API)USD 4,125

PPN @ 11%USD 18,695

Destination inlandUSD 3,000

Landed cost ≈ USD 195,770

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
7403.11	Refined copper, cathodes and sections

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 metals & minerals (HS 7403) into Indonesia?

Indonesia applies an MFN duty of about 3% on HS chapter 7403 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 metals & minerals 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 150,000 FOB shipment of metals & minerals into Indonesia?

On a USD 150,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 165,000. Applying 3% duty and 11% PPN brings total taxes to about USD 27,770 (~16.8% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 195,770.

Which HS code should I use for metals & minerals in Indonesia?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 7403.11 (Refined copper, cathodes and sections). 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 metals & minerals 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 7403?

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.