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IntroIndonesia's customs administration is the Directorate General of Customs & Excise (Bea Cukai / DGCE) under the Ministry of Finance. The LARTAS (Larangan Pembatasan) regime tags HS codes with import/export licence, quota, and conformity conditions. Halal certification is progressively mandatory since 2019.
Primary authorities
  • DGCE (Bea Cukai)Customs entry, CEISA filings, AEO administration.
  • Ministry of Trade (Kemendag)Import/export licences, trade remedy, C/O.
  • BPOMFood, drug, cosmetic pre-market registration.
  • BSNSNI (Indonesian National Standard) accreditation.
Licensing regimes
  • API-U / API-PGeneral importer / producer-importer identification number. · Kemendag
  • Import approval (Persetujuan Impor)LARTAS-listed HS codes: steel, textiles, footwear, agri. · Kemendag
  • SNI conformityMandatory Indonesian standard for regulated products (steel, cement, tyres, toys). · BSN-accredited LSPro
  • Halal certificationFood, beverage, cosmetic, some services under Law 33/2014, phased mandatory. · BPJPH
Prohibited goods
  • · Used clothing (Permendag 40/2022 - strict enforcement).
  • · Second-hand consumer electronics without special permit.
  • · Certain pesticides on Rotterdam Convention list.
  • · CITES-listed wildlife and derivatives.
Restricted goods
  • · Steel - Permendag automatic import approval + safeguard duties.
  • · Textiles/apparel - Permendag 8/2024 import quotas & port routing.
  • · Sugar and rice - state-trading enterprise regime.
  • · Chemicals & precursors - Kemendag / BNN licensing.
Labelling requirements
  • · Bahasa Indonesia label for food, cosmetics, drugs, electronics.
  • · BPOM registration number on food and cosmetic labels.
  • · Halal logo (BPJPH) on covered products.
  • · SNI mark on regulated products.
Sanctions overlay
  • · UNSC measures implemented via Presidential Regulation.
  • · No autonomous sanctions; PPATK (FIU) does OFAC/UN screening for financial sector.
  • · Compliance with US secondary sanctions is bank-driven for USD trade.
Dispute resolutionCustoms objection to DGCE within 60 days; appeal to Pengadilan Pajak (Tax Court). BANI (Indonesian National Arbitration Board) is the domestic institutional forum. NY Convention party since 1981.
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How do I compare import regulations between two countries?

Pick two to four countries above. The table lines up the customs authority, import licensing, VAT/GST rate, prohibited and restricted goods, sanctions overlays and dispute forums, with links to each official source.

Is this comparison legal advice?

No. It is decision support built from published government sources. Regulatory positions change often, so confirm every action with the named authority or licensed local counsel before you ship.

Where do I calculate the duty once I know the rules?

Use the Import Duty & VAT Calculator for a quick CIF-based estimate, or the Landed Cost Calculator for the full cost stack including freight, insurance and destination charges.

Next step: Import Duty & VAT Calculator or Landed Cost Calculator. Last reviewed 14 October 2026.

Comparison is decision-support only. Regulatory positions change frequently - confirm every action with the named authorities or licensed local counsel.