Guides on importing goods to Indonesia.
Indonesia's halal certification is now mandatory for food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals under the new halal law. Here's the complete process via BPJPH for foreign brands.
TKDN (Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri) is Indonesia's local content requirement that mandates a minimum percentage of domestic components in smartphones, tablets, and certain electronics. Here's what foreign brands need to know.
China is Indonesia's #1 import source. This guide covers everything you need: ACFTA preferential tariffs, supplier vetting, shipping methods (sea vs air), customs clearance, and how to calculate total landed cost.
BPOM (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan) registration is mandatory for all imported food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products entering Indonesia. Here's the complete process, timeline, and how an IOR can help.
'Undername import' is the Indonesian term for using another company's import license to clear goods. Here's what it means, the legal risks, and how a licensed IOR service is the formal alternative.
Indonesia requires every commercial import to be cleared by a locally licensed entity. Here's how an Importer of Record (IOR) lets foreign companies ship to Indonesia without setting up a local company.
HS codes are the universal language of international trade. Every product has one, and it determines your import duties, taxes, and permits. Here's how the system works.
The Exporter of Record handles export compliance at origin. The Importer of Record handles import compliance at destination. Here's how they work together.
A complete checklist of every document required for importing goods into Indonesia — from the PIB customs declaration to Lartas permits and certificates of origin.
When your shipment tracking shows 'customs clearance completed' or 'import customs clearance completed', here's what happened, what comes next, and how long until your package arrives.
Choosing between DDP and DAP for Indonesia imports affects who pays duties, who handles customs, and whether you need an Importer of Record. Here's how to decide.
The consignee and Importer of Record are often confused but serve different roles in international trade. Learn the key differences and why they matter for Indonesia imports.
