Importer and Exporter of Record in Indonesia

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Importing into Indonesia requires accuracy, certified representation, and full compliance with NIB, SDPPI, and Bea Cukai customs systems.

IOR UAE acts as your official Importer and Exporter of Record — ensuring your IT, telecom, and medical shipments enter Indonesia efficiently and fully compliant.

Importer and Exporter of Record in Indonesia

Key Capabilities

  • End-to-end IOR/EOR management under Indonesian customs law

  • NIB & API-U registration for import authorization

  • SDPPI (Postel) certification and PIB filing for IT/telecom goods

  • VAT, PPh, and duty settlement with full DDP transparency

Our Import & Export Operations in Indonesia

Regulatory Expertise

We manage all NIB, API-U, and PIB submissions, ensuring complete compliance with Indonesia’s OSS and Bea Cukai systems.

→ 100 % document accuracy before shipment arrival.

Certification & Licensing Precision

Our compliance experts coordinate SDPPI certification for telecom devices and ensure all non-automatic license (Lartas) requirements are met.

→ Prevents import hold-ups and port inspection delays.

Seamless Logistics Coordination

Through partners in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Batam, we manage bonded storage, RMA handling, and DDP deliveries nationwide

→ Optimized customs flow via Green Channel routing.

Post-Clearance Support

Our responsibility extends beyond customs — managing returns, record retention, and audit-ready documentation for your shipments.

→ Sustained compliance across every import cycle.

Indonesia Customs Documents & Requirements

Indonesia’s import process requires pre-registration in the Online Single Submission (OSS) system and customs filing through Bea Cukai.

We verify each document to ensure all imports meet inspection and licensing standards.

Documents You’ll Need

    • Commercial Invoice

    • Packing List

    • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill

    • Certificate of Origin

    • NIB & API-U Import Licenses

    • SDPPI (Postel) Certificate

    • Surveyor Report (if required)

    • PIB Declaration (Customs Entry)

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Duties, Taxes & Trade Permits in Indonesia

Indonesia’s layered import duties and taxes demand accurate classification.

We ensure full cost transparency across duty, VAT, and income tax filings.

Tax / Fee

Authority

Scope

Typical Rate

Import Duty

DG Bea Cukai

CIF-based tariff

0 – 15 %

VAT (PPN)

Directorate General of Taxes

Value-added tax

11 %

Income Tax (PPh 22)

Ministry of Finance

Collected at import

2.5 – 7.5 %

Excise Tax

Customs & Excise

Applied on specific goods

Variable

SDPPI Certification Fee

Ministry of Comms & IT

Per telecom/IT device

Case-based

Industries We Serve

We support regulated industries requiring strict certification and documentation precision in Indonesia.

Sectors We Support

IT & Data Centers

Telecom & Networking

Medical & Laboratory Equipment

Industrial Electronics

Renewable Energy

Why Companies Choose Our Indonesia Trade Solutions

Global technology brands depend on IOR UAE for compliant, predictable imports into Indonesia.

Our local partners and licensing expertise ensure full transparency and zero downtime.

Performance Highlights

  • Expert handling of SDPPI & NIB registration

  • Accelerated Green Channel clearance strategy

  • DDP delivery via Jakarta, Surabaya & Batam

  • Transparent landed cost calculation & reporting

  • Proven success across high-value tech imports

Your Gateway to Indonesia — Fully Compliant.

IOR UAE simplifies every layer — handling certifications, duties, and permits — so your business moves confidently into Indonesia’s fast-growing market.

FAQs — Importing & Exporting in Indonesia

SDPPI (Postel) certification validates that telecom and IT devices comply with Indonesian radio and telecommunications standards. It’s mandatory before customs clearance.

The NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) is a unique importer ID issued via the OSS system, required for all import and export activities.

Imports are subject to duty (0–15 %), VAT (11 %), and income tax (PPh 22) between 2.5–7.5 %, depending on product classification.

Yes — IOR UAE acts as your licensed Importer of Record, managing all customs and tax requirements on your behalf.

Typically 2–5 business days, depending on channel classification (Green, Yellow, or Red).

It’s Indonesia’s risk-based customs inspection model — Green allows automatic release, Yellow requires document review, Red involves physical inspection.

IOR handles inbound imports and compliance, while EOR manages outbound export documentation and customs clearance.