Taxes and import duties for shipments to Indonesia.

Overview of shipping goods to Indonesia.

When shipping goods to Indonesia, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. However, the duty rate for some goods depends on the unit of measurement. In addition to duties, shipments to Indonesia are also subject to Value Added Tax (VAT), excise tax, and specified taxes (STLG).

Customs duties and taxes for shipments to Indonesia.

Indonesia uses a variable tariff rate ranging from 0% to 40%, with an average rate of 10.89%. 
Certain types of goods can be shipped without paying customs duties, such as books, laptop computers, and other electronic products.

Sales tax for shipments to Indonesia.

Indonesia levies Value Added Tax (VAT) at a standard rate of 10% or between 0% and 5%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Export) price plus duties. However, VAT can vary depending on the unit of measurement.

Minimum customs duties for shipments to Indonesia.

In Indonesia, customs duties are calculated based on the FOB price (meaning the value of the goods only). Shipments to Indonesia with a value of USD 50 or less are exempt from customs duties, but VAT, excise tax, and other applicable taxes (STLG) are still payable.

Other taxes and customs fees for shipments to Indonesia.3

Exports of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to Indonesia are subject to an excise tax at a rate of 275%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Outcomes) price, and can be assessed using various unit measurements.

STLG (Sales Tax on Luxury Goods) is a value-added tax levied on the shipment of specific types of goods at a rate between 10% and 75%, calculated from the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Outcomes) price plus duties.

Income tax is levied on registered importers at a rate of 2.5% and on unregistered importers at a rate of 7.5%, calculated on the total CIF price plus duties.

Note: DutyCalculator is a tax calculation program for use by unregistered importers.

Location and contact information for the Customs Department for sending goods to Indonesia.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on shipments to Indonesia can be found on the Indonesian Customs website:  https://www.beacukai.go.id/websitenewV2/index.html

How to send goods to Indonesia.

For shipments to Indonesia, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS., FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight services.