Indonesian Customs Guide 2012-Web

Indonesian Customs Guide 2012
Deloitte Tax Solutions
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Contents
About Deloitte page 2 Customs & Global Trade Services Group 5 General Information on Indonesian Customs 7 Import 8 Customs Valuation 15 Tariff Classification 24 Import Facilities 29 Bonded Storage 36 Import Facilities for Export Purposes 43 Free Trade Zones 48 Export 52 Customs & Excise Assessments and Dispute Resolutions 56 Customs Penalties 59 Customs Duty Refund and Interest Compensation 62 Incoterms 64 Glossary 67 Notes 71 Contacts end page
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Customs & Global Trade Services Group

We understand that companies are increasingly looking for real bottom-line savings even if they only provide a short-term gain; improvement of cash flow, and value-for-money advice. Our Customs and Global Trade (CGT) team can help you to achieve these objectives by: Identifying and obtaining absolute savings in duty through adoption of tried and tested planning techniques; Improving cash flow through adoption of appropriate customs facilitation measures; Providing support in implementing procedures that will ensure customs compliance, thus minimizing exposure to penalties and potential costly audits. We advise on duty requirements, taxes payable at importation, and other regulatory and commercial concerns that can create costly delays as you import and export goods. Services include: Valuation and classification, Customs duty refund, Representation in customs disputes (audit, objection, appeal, etc.), Customs duty and excise consultation, Assistance in obtaining customs duty facilities from the Customs Authority, pre-entry classification, and other related customs and trade matters, etc.
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General Information on Indonesian Customs

Indonesian Customs Law
Indonesian Customs is governed under Law Number 17 of 2006 as the amendment of Law Number 10 of 1995 on Customs (ICL). The amended ICL has been in effect since 15 November 2006.
Indonesian Customs Territory

The Indonesian Customs Territory is defined as the territory of Indonesia, covering the land and waters and the air space over them and specified localities in the exclusive economic zone (ZEE) and the continental shelf in which the ICL applies in full. The Indonesian ZEE is the outer strip bordering the Indonesian territorial sea as determined by the law applicable to the Indonesian waters, covering the seabed, the subsoil thereof, and the water above it with an outermost limit of two hundred (200) nautical miles, measured from the baseline of the Indonesian territorial sea.
Customs Area
A Customs Area is an area with certain borders at a harbor, airport, or other place designated for flow of goods, which is fully under the monitoring of the Indonesian Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE).
Import
A. Import in Brief
Any goods coming from overseas into the Indonesian customs territory are treated as import and are generally subject to import duty. Importation of goods into Indonesia is subject to customs verification, i.e. verification of documentation and physical inspection of goods. Importation of goods into Indonesia must be declared to the Customs Authority using an Import Declaration Form (PIB). To be able to fulfill customs obligations, the importer must register with the DGCE to obtain a Customs Identification Number (NIK). Import duty and import taxes payable should be settled first before the goods are released from the customs area (airports and harbors).
B. Requirement for Importers

An importer can be a person or company. An importer must have NIK and an Importer Identification Number (API). Importation of certain products requires the importer to have a Special Importer Identification Number (NPIK) or Registered Importer Number (ITPT).
Customs Identification Number (NIK)
To enable fulfilling customs obligations, a service user (i.e. importer, exporter, customs broker (PPJK), transporter, and others) must register themselves with the DGCE to obtain NIK and it will remain valid unless it is cancelled by the DGCE.
NIK may be blocked by DGCE in the case that: a. Service user does not perform any customs activity in consecutive 12 months periods; b. Service user does not inform the DGCE on the change of its data (if applicable); c. Service user is under investigation process related to Customs issue; and/or d. Business license of the service user expires.
Importer Identification Number (API)
An importer must have an API. Currently there are two types of API as summarized in the table below: Type of API API-U (General API) API-P (Producer API) User (Industry) Granted to importers that import goods for trading or transfer to other parties Granted to importers that import goods for their own use as raw materials, supporting materials and/or for supporting production process
Importation without an API can only be done after obtaining approval from the Director of Import in the Indonesian Minister of Trade (MoT) and only for certain goods and/or infrequent importation, such as temporary importation, promotional goods, goods for research and development purpose, self-consumed goods (not for trading purposes), etc.
API can be obtained from the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and is valid as long as the importer still operates its business; however the renewal is required every five years. It is applicable for the entire Indonesian customs territory.
Special Importer Identity Number (NPIK)
NPIK should be obtained by companies that import certain commodities such as rice, electronic products, sugar, corn, soybeans, toys, footwear, and textiles. NPIK can be obtained from the MoT by an importer that already has an API, and is valid for five years. An importer that holds an NPIK should file a written report regarding its import realization to the MoT on the 15th of every month.
Registered Importer Number (ITPT)
Certain products can only be imported by a Registered Importer of Certain Products (ITPT). The currently listed certain products that can only be imported by ITPT are as follows: electronic products, ready-made garments, toys, footwear, food and drink products, cosmetic products, and traditional and herbal medicines.
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Special Approval for Importation of Used Capital Goods
Import of used capital goods (un-new machine) can only be done by the following type of importers with special approval from the MoT: a. Direct User, b. Reconditioning Company, c. Remanufacturing Company, and/ or d. Hospital Equipment Supplier.
C. Customs Declaration Forms

The Importer must prepare a Customs Declaration Form (PIB) upon the importation of goods. The customs declaration should be accompanied by supporting documents, i.e. commercial invoice, airway bill (AWB) or bill of lading (B/L), packing list (P/L), insurance letter, etc. Revision of an import declaration can be done under certain circumstances. Revision can be made to an import declaration, provided the imported goods have not been released from the temporary customs area, the error was not discovered by the customs officials, and no assessment has been issued. The type of import declaration form depends on the purpose of import, as follows:
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Import Declaration Form Declaration for Importing Goods (PIB Form) Declaration for Importing Particular Goods (PIBK Form) Declaration on the Import of Goods Belonging to Passengers or Transport Facility Crew
Form Code BC 2.0 BC 2.1 BC 2.2
Declaration on the Import of Goods to be Stored in BC 2.3 a Bonded Storage Place Declaration on the Entry of Goods Originating from Other Indonesian Customs Area (TLDDP) to Bonded Storage Place Declaration on the Re-release of Goods Originating in TLDDP from Bonded Storage Place Declaration on the Settlement of Imported Goods Receiving Import Facility for Export Purpose (KITE) Declaration for Importing Goods from Bonded Storage Place Declaration on the Release of Goods from Bonded Storage Place with Guarantee Declaration on the Reintroduction of Goods that were Released from Bonded Storage Place with Guarantee Declaration on the Release of Goods to be transferred from one Bonded Storage Place to another Bonded Storage Place BC 4.0
BC 4.1 BC 2.4 BC 2.5 BC 2.6.1 BC 2.6.2
BC 2.7
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D. General Procedure of Importation

The procedures of importation are as follows: 1. Arrival of Transportation Vehicle (Ship, Airplane, etc.) Before the arrival of a transportation vehicle from outside the customs territory, the carrier must notify the Customs Office of the planned arrival of the vehicle no later than 24 hours before its arrival. 2. Arrival of Import Goods Upon the vehicles arrival, the carrier must submit a customs declaration, i.e. manifest, to the Head of the Customs Office within 24 hours after the arrival of the ship (eight hours for aircraft; immediately for land transport), in Indonesian or English, signed by the carrier. 3. Discharge of Import Goods The import goods shall be discharged at the customs area or other place after receiving approval from the Head of Investigation or authorized officer. The carrier shall provide a list of the containers or break bulk amount which has been discharged to the authorized officer at the Customs Office, either manually or electronically. 4. Procedure for Clearance / Release of Import Goods from Customs Area The importer shall complete and submit the PIB, compute the import duty and import taxes, and make payment to the depository bank; The PIB and its attachments, such as commercial invoice, P/L,
B/L / AWB, import duty and import taxes payment evidence, etc., are submitted to the Customs Authority for approval; The import goods can be released from the customs area after approval by the Customs Authority. 5. Computation of Import Duty and Import Taxes Import Duty = Customs Duty Tariff x CIF Value (Cost, Insurance and Freight) Value Added Tax (VAT) = 10% x [CIF Value plus import duty] Article 22 Income Tax = Tariff x [CIF plus import duty] The tariff of Art.22 is 2.5% for API holder and 7.5% for non-API holder Luxury Goods Sales Tax (LGST) = Tariff x [CIF Value plus import duty] LGST is only imposed on certain goods that are defined as luxury goods Excise = charged based on excise value per unit Excise is only applied for excisable goods
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Customs Valuation
A. Basic Principles
Customs valuation is customs procedures applied to determine the customs value of the imported goods. The determination of customs value in the course of importation into the Indonesian customs territory is governed under Article 15 of the ICL, which states that the customs value of imported goods shall be the transaction value. If the customs value cannot be determined based on the transaction value of the imported goods, then the customs value should be based on the transaction value of identical goods, the same/similar goods, deduction method, or computation method, or should be determined on the basis of data available in the customs territory, subject to certain limitations. The following section summarizes the methods for determining customs value as regulated under Article 15 of the ICL.
B. The Six Valuation Methods

1. Transaction Value (1st Method)
Customs value for the calculation of import duty shall be the transaction value of the concerned goods in the context of sales and purchase transaction. Transaction Value means the price actually paid or payable by the buyer to the seller for the imported goods, plus certain costs related to the goods that are not included in the transaction value, i.e.:
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a. Costs paid by the purchaser that are not yet specified in the price actually paid or that should be paid, e.g. commissions and brokerage fees (except buying commission), packing and container costs; b. Assistance supplied directly or indirectly by the buyer to the supplier, e.g. materials, components, parts, tools, moulds, technical development, artwork, design, etc.; c. Royalty and license costs to be paid by the purchaser directly or indirectly as a requirement for sale/purchase of the imported goods being valued, as long as the royalty and license costs are not included in the price actually paid for the imported goods concerned; d. The value of any part of the proceeds/ income earned by the purchaser to be conveyed directly or indirectly to a vendor upon sale, utilization, or use of the import goods concerned; e. Costs of transportation of import goods sold for export to a port or place of import within the customs territory; f. Costs for loading, unloading, and handling related to transportation of the import goods to the port or place of import within the customs territory; and g. Insurance costs. The price actually paid or payable excludes: a. Costs incurred by the buyer for its own purposes, e.g. cost for running tests, cost for establishing showrooms, marketing research, and cost for letter of credit (L/C); b. Costs incurred after importation of goods, such as construction fee, commissioning, maintenance or technical assistance, transportation cost, insurance and/or other cost incurred after importation of goods, import duty, excise, etc.;
c. Dividend; d. Interest; and e. Discounts. The following conditions must be fulfilled in order to apply the transaction value as the customs value: a. There is no requirement or consideration of the transaction or price of the imported goods for which the value cannot be determined; b. There is no proceeds should be provided by the buyer to the supplier; c. There is no special relationship between the buyer and the supplier that influences the price of the goods; d. There is no restriction on the utilization/use of the imported goods by the buyer, except the ones which: i) are imposed or required by Law in Indonesia; ii) only limit the geographical area in which the goods may be resold; and iii) do not substantially affect the value of the goods.
2. Identical Goods (2nd Method)
In the case that the customs value for the calculation of import duty cannot be determined based on the transaction value as intended in point (1), the customs value for the calculation of import duty shall be determined based on the transaction value of identical goods. Two goods are deemed identical if both are the same in every way, i.e. at least by the physical characteristics, quality, and reputation, as well as: a. Being manufactured by the same manufacturer in the same country; or
b. Being manufactured by another manufacturer in the same country. The following conditions must be fulfilled in order to apply the transaction value of identical goods as the customs value: a. based on a PIB that has been assessed by the Customs Authority according to the transaction value; the PIB referred to must fulfill the following conditions: declared by importer having a clear business field; clearly states the description, specifications, and unit of goods; and it was not declared by the same importer as the PIB being valued, unless the PIB has been audited and the customs value was determined based on transaction value. b. the date of the B/L or AWB is exactly or within thirty (30) days before or after the B/L or AWB of the imported goods being valued; c. the level of trading and quantity is the same as that of the imported goods being valued. If more than one identical goods are available, the customs value shall be determined based on transaction value of the identical goods with the lowest value.
3. Similar Goods (3rd Method)
In the case that the customs value for the calculation of import duty cannot be determined based on the transaction value as intended in points (1) and (2), the customs value for the calculation of import duty shall be determined based on the transaction value of similar goods.
Two goods are deemed similar if both of them have the same physical characteristics and material components so that they can perform the same function and are exchangeable commercially, as well as: a. Being manufactured by the same manufacturer in the same country; or b. Being manufactured by another manufacturer in the same country. As for identical goods, the following conditions must be fulfilled in order to apply the transaction value of similar goods as the customs value: a. based on a PIB that has been assessed by the Customs Authority according to the transaction value; the PIB referred to must fulfill the following conditions: declared by an importer having a clear business field; clearly states the description, specifications, and unit of goods; and it was not declared by the same importer as the PIB being valued, unless the PIB has been audited and the customs value was determined based on transaction value. b. the date of the B/L or AWB is the same as or within thirty (30) days before or after the B/L or AWB of the imported goods that are being valued; c. the level of trading and quantity is the same as that of the imported goods being valued. If more than one similar goods is available, the customs value shall be determined based on the transaction value of the similar goods with the lowest value.
4. Deduction Method (4th Method)
In the case that the customs value for the calculation of import duty cannot be determined based on the transaction value as intended in points (1), (2), and (3), the customs value for the calculation of import duty shall be determined based on the deduction method. The deduction method is a method for calculating the customs value of import goods based on the selling price of the import goods concerned, identical import goods or similar import goods in the market within the customs territory, minus costs or expenses such as commission or profits, transportation, insurance, import duty, and tax.
5. Computation Method (5th Method)
In the case that the customs value for the calculation of import duty cannot be determined based on the transaction value as intended in points (1), (2), and (3) or the deduction method as intended in point (4), the customs value for the calculation of import duty shall be determined based on the computation method. The computation method is a method used for calculating the customs value of import goods based on adding up the prices of raw materials, costs for the manufacturing process, and other costs/ expenses up to the time the goods arrive at the port or place of import into the customs territory. The computation method is applied only if the following conditions are met: the seller and buyer has a special relationship; and the producer agrees to provide information to the Customs
Authority regarding the elements for formation of customs value and agrees to facilitate the Customs Authority for further audit, if necessary.
6. Repeating (Fallback) Method (6th Method)
In the case that the customs value for the calculation of import duty cannot be determined based on the transaction value as intended in points (1), (2), and (3), the deduction method as intended in point (4) or the computation method as intended in point (5), the customs value for the calculation of import duty shall be determined by using a fallback method. Fallback method is performed by repeating the principles and provisions as stipulated in points (1), (2), (3), (4) or (5) using fair and consistent procedures, flexibly and based on data available within the customs territory, with certain limitations.
C. Related-Party Transactions
The transaction value may not be accepted as the customs value if there is a special relationship between the seller and the buyer that influences the price of the goods such that the value is considered not in accordance with the arms-length principle. A special relationship is deemed to exist between two parties in the following circumstances: they are officer or director of one anothers businesses; they are legally recognized partners in business; they are employer and employee; any person directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting stock or shares of both of them; one of them directly or indirectly controls the other;
both of them are directly or indirectly controlled by the same third person; both of them directly or indirectly together control another party; they are members of the same family. There are two methods to check whether the special relationship influences the price or not, i.e.:
1. Fairness of Transaction / Arms Length Price
The special relationship is considered as not influencing the price if the transaction is conducted at a fair price that is common in business practice. The pricing should be comparable to the pricing between non-related parties. A fair pricing normally refers to pricing commonly adopted in the market for similar transactions.
2. Test Value
Test Value means; a. Transaction value of identical goods or similar goods between non-related parties; b. Customs value of identical goods or similar goods which is determined using the deduction method; or c. Customs value of identical goods or similar goods which is determined using the computation method. To check whether the special relationship influences the price, the customs value must be comparable to the test value: If the customs value stated in the PIB is the same as or less than 5% lower or higher than the customs value in the test value, then the relationship between seller and buyer shall be deemed as not
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affecting the price, such that the stated customs value shall be acceptable; if the customs value stated in the PIB is more than 5% lower than the customs value in the test value, the relationship between seller and buyer shall be deemed as affecting the price, such that the customs value stated in the PIB is unacceptable.
D. Customs Advice and Valuation Ruling

The purposes of Customs Advice and Valuation Rulings are to help importers in calculating customs value and to make it easier for the DGCE to assess the customs value. Customs Advice is guidance concerning customs valuation on goods being imported into Indonesia. This Customs Advice is valid only for one shipment. A Valuation Ruling is information concerning the determination of customs value of imported goods that have previously been imported, which will be used as the basis to calculate the customs value on similar goods being imported. A Valuation Ruling is valid for a maximum of six months, as long as there are no changes in the conditions. To obtain Customs Advice or a Valuation Ruling, the importer must submit a letter to the DGCE.
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Tariff Classification
A. Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS Code)
The HS Code of tariff nomenclature is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers for classifying traded products, which is developed and maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO). The international level of the HS Code is the first six (6) digits. In other words, goods imported into any country using the HS are classified under the same first six digits in their respective tariff codes. The first four (4) digits are referred to as the heading; the following two (2) digits indicate the subheading. Individual countries may extend a Harmonized System number to eight (8) or ten (10) digits for customs purposes.
B. Most Favored Nation (MFN) Tariff

Indonesian Tariff classifications are governed under Article 12 of the ICL. The Indonesian HS Code is determined based on the above International Harmonized System, and the HS Code is extended to ten (10) digits. Customs duty tariff depends on the HS Code of the imported goods as classified in the Indonesian Customs Tariff Book (BTBMI latest year 2012). Knowing the correct classification is essential, since the HS Code is one of the factors that determine the rate of customs duties and taxes, as well as the import/export requirements for the product.
C. Preferential Tariff
A preferential tariff rate is extended to partner countries that have signed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) with each other. This means that customs duties for selected imported goods that originate from the FTA/EPA partner countries can be lower or totally eliminated. In most of FTAs, thirdcountry invoicing and back-to-back C/O are allowed. Currently, Indonesia has preferential tariff arrangements in the following frameworks:
1. ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA)
ATIGA is a preferential tariff based on the agreement between Indonesia and the ASEAN countries. This tariff is applicable for the import of goods from ASEAN countries into Indonesia. In order to apply preferential tariff under ATIGA, the importer should obtain a certificate of origin (C/O) in a Form D legalized by the Customs Authority of the country of origin (where the goods are produced/originated from). Generally, import duty tariffs for ATIGA range from 0% to 5%.
2. ASEANChina FTA (ACFTA)
ACFTA is an agreement between ASEAN Countries to build a free trade area with China. China refers to the mainland area and excludes the special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macau) and Taiwan. This preferential tariff is applicable for goods imported from China and/or other ASEAN countries. In order to apply this tariff, the importer should obtain a C/O in a Form E legalized by the Customs
Authority of the country of origin. ASEAN and China have agreed to reduce the import duty tariff gradually in three phases, i.e.: i. Early Harvest Package (EHP): a tariff reduction program for certain products starting from 1 January 2004 and becoming 0% in 2006 (this program has been implemented in Indonesia). ii. Normal Track: a tariff reduction program which is effective from 1 July 2005 and will become 0% in 2012. iii. Sensitive Track (Normal Sensitive and Highly Sensitive): a tariff reduction program which stipulates that the maximum tariff is 20% in 2012 and will be reduced gradually to 5% in 2018.
3. ASEAN-Korea FTA (AKFTA)
AKFTA is an agreement between ASEAN countries and the Republic of Korea to build the economic partnership between the countries. This preferential tariff is applicable for goods imported from the Republic of Korea and/or other ASEAN countries. In order to apply this tariff, the importer should obtain a C/O in a Form AK legalized by the Customs Authority of the country of origin.
4. ASEAN-India FTA (AIFTA)
AIFTA is an agreement between ASEAN countries to build a free trade area with India. After the ratification of the AIFTA by all ASEAN Member States, the MoF has issued a regulation (MoF Regulation) which stipulates the preferential tariffs for the years 2010 up to 2012. In order to apply
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the preferential tariff under AIFTA, the importer should obtain C/O in the Form AI legalized by the Customs Authority in the country of origin.
5. ASEAN- Australian and New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA)
AANZFTA is an agreement between ASEAN Countries to build a free trade area with Australia and New Zealand. Following the ratification of the AANZFTA by all Member States, the MoF has issued a regulation (MoF Regulation) which stipulates the preferential tariffs for each year from 20 October 2011 until 2013. In order to apply the preferential tariff under AANZFTA, the importer should obtain C/O in the Form AANZ legalized by the Customs Authority in the country of origin.
6. IndonesiaJapan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA)
IJEPA is an agreement between the governments of Indonesia and Japan to build the economic partnership between the two countries. The objective of IJEPA is to increase trade and investment in both countries. Further to the signing of IJEPA, the MOF has stipulated several implementing regulations (MoF Regulation) that specifically aim to reduce the import duty tariffs of certain goods imported into Indonesia from Japan. In order to apply this tariff, the importer should obtain a C/O in the Form IJEPA legalized by the Customs Authority of the country of origin.
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D. Pre-Entry Classication
By request, the DGCE may determine the tariff classification of import goods before submission of the import declaration form (PIB).
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Import Facilities
A. Exemption and Relief
In general, the import duty facilities that may be provided are exemption or relief, which are governed under Articles 25 and 26 of the Indonesian Customs Law (ICL). Exemption from import duty may be applied for the importation of the following items: a. goods of the (diplomatic) representative office of a foreign country and of its officials assigned in Indonesia, based on the reciprocal principle; b. goods for the needs of international organizations and of their officials assigned in Indonesia; c. scientific books; d. consigned goods in the form of donation/grant for public worship, charity, social purposes, cultural purposes, or mitigation of natural disasters; e. goods for the needs of museums, zoos, and other similar places open to the public, as well as goods for natural conservation; f. goods for scientific research and development; g. goods for special needs of the blind and other disabled people; h. weapons, ammunition, military equipment and police equipment; including components, for state defense and security purposes; i. goods and materials used for manufacturing goods for state defense and security purposes; j. sample goods not for commercial purposes; k. coffins or other containers containing corpses or corpse ash;
l. personal effects; m. personal goods of passengers, crews of transportation vehicles, border crossers, and consignment goods up to the limits of customs value and/or certain quantity; n. medicines imported using the government budget for the public interest; o. goods exported for the purposes of repair, processing/finishing, and testing; p. goods previously exported and then re-imported in the same quality as at the time of export; and q. materials for human therapy, blood classification, and tissue identification. Import duty exemption or relief may be granted on the importation of: a. goods and materials for the development and advancement of industry in the context of capital investment; b. machinery for the development and advancement of industry; c. goods and materials in the context of the development and advancement of industry for a certain period; d. equipment and materials used for preventing environmental pollution; e. seedlings and seeds for the development and advancement of agricultural, animal husbandry, or fishery industry; f. marine products caught with licensed catching facilities; g. goods that have experienced damage, decline in quality, destruction, or reduction of volume or weight because of natural causes between the moment of transportation into the customs territory and the moment of the granting of import approval; h. goods intended by the central government or a regional
government for the public interest; i. goods for sports imported by national sports organizations; j. goods for government projects financed by foreign loan and/or grant; and k. goods and materials to be processed, assembled, or installed on other goods for the purpose of export.
B. Temporary Importation
Temporary importation is the importation of goods into the Indonesian customs territory that are intended to be re-exported within no longer than three (3) years. The temporarily imported goods are under supervision of the DGCE until they are re-exported. Temporarily imported goods may be granted import duty exemption or relief. 1. Import duty exemption may be given to the following goods: a. goods for exhibition purposes that are exhibited in places other than a bonded exhibition place; b. goods for the purposes of seminar or similar activity; c. goods for display or demonstration; d. goods for the needs of experts; e. goods for the purposes of research, education, science and culture; f. goods that are imported for competition in the field of sports; g. packaging that is used repeatedly for carrying import or export goods; h. goods for sample or model purposes;
i. vehicle or carrier that is used personally by a foreign tourist; j. vehicle or carrier that enters through a border crossing area and whose use is irregular; k. goods for repair, reconditioning, testing, and calibration; l. live animals for public show, sports, competition, training, breeding, and handling of security disturbances; m. special equipment that is used for the handling of natural disasters, fires, and security disturbances; n. commercial ships that are imported by national commercial shipping companies; o. airplanes and airplane engines that are imported by national airlines; p. goods that are brought in by passengers and will be taken back abroad; and q. goods supporting government projects that are financed by foreign loans. 2. Relief of import duty may be applied to machinery and equipment for production purposes or working of infrastructure projects. With the relief facility under temporary importation, the import duty payable is 5% per month, maximum. To obtain these facilities, the importer shall submit an application letter to the DGCE through the Head of the Customs Office, except for Temporary Importation of Goods Belonging to Passengers. Imported goods may be approved to be released as goods under temporary importation if, at the time of importation, they fulfill the following requirements:
a. will not be entirely consumed; b. the identity of the goods is clear; c. during the temporary importation period, the essential form will not be altered, apart from wear due to use; and d. supported by evidence showing that the goods will be re-exported.
C. Master List Facility

Import of machinery, goods and materials done by a company that conducts development or expansion of industry in the context of industry or certain service industry can be granted import duty exemption. The list of industries providing services that can obtain import duty exemption is as follows: Tourism and Culture, Public Transportation / Communication, Public Health Services, Mining Services, Construction, Telecommunication Industry, and Port Services. Expansion shall be an expand of the existing company or factory, including increase, modernization, rehabilitation, and/or restructuring of production equipment including machinery for the purposes of increasing volume, type, and/or quality of products. A company that has completed its development or expansion and is ready to produce can be granted exemption from import duty on the import of goods and materials for the needs of production with the certain conditions.
D. Facility for Certain Industries

For the purpose of fulfilling the supply of goods and/or services for the public interest and the improvement of competitiveness of certain national industries, the Indonesian Government usually offers facilities, i.e. import duty borne by the Government on the import of goods and materials to certain industry sectors. Generally, the goods and materials that are facilitated are used to produce goods and/or to provide services with the following evaluation criteria: a. fulfilling the supply of goods and/or services for the public interest, consumed by the society at large, and/or protecting consumers interests; b. improving competitiveness; c. increasing absorption of manpower; and d. increasing state revenues. Goods and materials must fulfill the following provisions: a. not yet produced locally; b. already produced locally but not yet fulfilling the specifications required; or c. already produced locally but the volume is not sufficient to cover the industrys demands. The Government provides this facility every year, taking into consideration the input from industry players. Hence, the regulations are normally valid for one (1) year and are usually renewed annually, and the type of industries eligible for this facility might be different from year to year.
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For fiscal year 2012, the Government has provided the facility to the following industry sectors: Carpet Manufacturing, Plastic Packaging and Sacking, Telecommunication Tools Manufacturing, Writing Tools Manufacturing (i.e. ballpoint pens), Special Ink (Toner), Electronic Component, Railway Component, Infusion Packaging, Optical Fiber Cable Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle (Production of Motor Vehicle Components), Heavy Equipment Industry, Ship Manufacturing and/or Repairing, Airplane Repair and Maintenance Services, Fertilizers Manufacturing, and Resin Manufacturing.
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Bonded Storage
Bonded Storage is defined as a building, a site or a zone that meets certain requirements which is used for storage of goods for certain purposes and obtains customs facilities. Bonded Storage takes several forms, as described below.
A. Bonded Warehouse
A Bonded Warehouse is defined as a place of bonded storage for storage of imported goods, which may be accompanied with one or more activities such as packaging/ re-packaging, sorting, kitting, packing, adjustment, or cutting of certain goods within a certain period for later removal. The imported goods or materials that are introduced into a bonded warehouse by an Entrepreneur in bonded warehouse may be granted facilities in the form of postponement of import duty, exemption from excise, and/or non-collection of import taxes (VAT, LGST, and Art.22). These facilities shall be provided to goods or materials introduced solely with the purpose of supporting industry (manufacturing) at other Indonesian customs territory or bonded zone, or for re-export. The imported goods can be stored in a bonded warehouse for a maximum one year period from the date of importation.
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Consumable goods or materials to be consumed in a bonded warehouse shall be subject to import duty and excise, and shall be assessed with VAT, LGST, and Art.22.
Type of License:
1. Confirmation of bonded warehouse area and license as Bonded Warehouse Operator (PGB), the license is valid for five years and extendable. 2. Confirmation of bonded warehouse area and the granting of license as PGB and as Bonded Warehouse Entrepreneur, the license is valid for three years and extendable. 3. License as Entrepreneur in Bonded Warehouse (PDGB) who also acts as PGB, the license is valid for three years and extendable. Application is required to obtain each license, including the extension. There are requirements must be fulfilled in obtaining the license.
B. Bonded Zone
Bonded Zone is defined as a place of bonded storage to store imported goods and/or local supplies for production purposes with its output primarily for export purposes. Import of goods, entry of taxable goods, delivery of products, release of goods, re-delivery of taxable goods, lending of machinery, and entry of excisable goods to and/or from the bonded zone shall be granted facilities in the form of postponement of import duty, exemption from excise, and/or non-collection of import taxes (VAT, LGST, and Art.22).
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These facilities shall be provided to goods/materials entered into a bonded zone to be processed or combined with the products produced in a bonded zone, or capital goods, including office equipment, to be used by an Entrepreneur in Bonded Zone (PDKB). Consumables are not facilitated in a bonded zone. Quota for local delivery is maximum 25% of the realization of the export value and delivery to another bonded zone in the prior year. For local sale of products, the facility that previously granted should be paid back (claw back) to the Customs Authority.
Type of License:
1. Confirmation of certain area as bonded zone and license as Bonded Zone Operator (PKB). 2. Confirmation of certain area as bonded zone and license as PKB and Bonded Zone Entrepreneur. 3. License as Entrepreneur in Bonded Zone (PDKB) who also acts as PKB. Application is required to obtain each license and there are requirements must be fulfilled in obtaining the license.
Location for Bonded Zone:
Bonded Zone must be located at Industrial Estate. The license is valid until the industrial business license and/ or bonded zone license is revoked. Outside of Industrial Estate, Bonded Zone can only be located in the cultivating area and is intended for the following:
- industry that uses material and/or whose production process requires special location; - micro and small-scale industry; or - there is no industrial estate in a city/regency, or the industrial estate has been occupied entirely. Minimum area for a bonded zone located in the cultivating area is 10,000 m2 within one wide connected area. Confirmation of a bonded zone area and PKB license is valid for five years, and expiration of bonded zone entrepreneur license is valid for three years. The licenses are extendable with request from the license holder.
Subcontracts
A PDKB may subcontract and/or receive subcontract jobs for part of its manufacturing activities to and/or from other PDKB and/or industrial companies in other parts of the customs territory, except for preliminary inspection, sorting, final inspection, or packing work. Subcontract work must be based on a subcontract agreement. In the case that a PDKB performs the subcontract service for a company from other Indonesian customs territory, it must submit customs documents and a guarantee based on the prevailing regulations. The entry or exit of goods to/from other bonded zone or other Indonesian customs territory in the context of subcontract will be granted for a certain period and is entitled to deferment of import duty and/or non-collection of VAT.
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If the goods are not reintroduced into the bonded zone from which they were removed, the implications of this transaction are as follows: a. For imported goods, the bonded zone entrepreneur or operator must pay the import duty and taxes and will be subject to penalties in accordance with the prevailing regulations; and b. For goods that are not reintroduced into the bonded zone from which they were removed, the bonded zone entrepreneur or operator must issue a VAT Invoice and collect VAT based on the prevailing regulations.
C. Bonded Exhibition Area

A Bonded Exhibition Area (BEA) is defined as a place of bonded storage to store import goods for a certain period for exhibition purposes. Goods that are introduced from outside the customs territory or from bonded storage to BEA will be granted: a. postponement of import duty, and/or b. non-collection of taxes related to import. Exhibition goods from local supplier to BEA are also entitled to non-collection of VAT or LGST.
D. Duty Free Shop

A Duty Free Shop (DFS) is defined as a place of bonded storage to store imported and/or local goods to be sold to certain people. The introduction of imported goods from outside the customs territory/ bonded warehouse to a DFS will be granted:
a. postponement of import duty, and/or b. non-collection of taxes related to import. Goods that come from other Indonesian customs territory (local supplier) to DFS are also entitled to non-collection of VAT or LGST.
E. Bonded Auction Place

A Bonded Auction Place (BAP) is defined as a place of bonded storage to store imported goods for a certain period to be sold through auction. The introduction of imported goods from outside the customs territory to a BAP will be granted: a. postponement of import duty, and/or b. non-collection of taxes related to import. If these goods are removed to other Indonesian customs territory to be used, the BAP Entrepreneur must pay import duty and taxes related to import. Goods that come from other Indonesian customs territory (local supplier) to BAP are also entitled to non-collection of VAT or LGST. Transfer of goods from BAP to other Indonesian customs territory shall be subject to VAT.
F. Bonded Recycling Zone

A Bonded Recycling Zone (BRZ) is defined as a place of bonded storage to store imported goods for a certain period which carries out the activity of recycling imported/local waste to become products with added value and higher economic value.
The introduction of goods from outside the customs territory or from bonded storage to a BRZ will be granted: a. postponement of import duty, and/or b. non-collection of taxes related to import. If goods produced by a BRZ Entrepreneur or Operator are removed to other Indonesian customs territory to be imported and used, the BRZ Entrepreneur shall pay import duty and taxes related to import. Goods that come from bonded storage and from other Indonesian customs territory (local supplier) to BRZ are also entitled to non-collection of VAT or LGST.
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Import Facilities for Export Purposes

A. Denition
Import Facilities for Export Purpose (KITE) is defined as the granting of exemption and/or restitution of import duty for import of goods and/or materials to process, assemble, or be installed on other goods, the products of which are mainly intended for export.
B. Facilities
Goods and/or materials of import origin to be processed, assembled or installed on other goods to be exported can be granted the facilities of import duty exemption or drawback/ restitution. KITE facilities shall not apply to the following goods: a. Raw materials that are fully used in the production process; and/or b. supporting materials that are not integrated with the finished products.
C. Requirements and Procedures

To obtain the customs facility, a company shall follow the following basic procedures: Obtain the Company Master Number (NIPER) Exemption or Drawback.
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The following are requirements in obtaining NIPER Exemption or Drawback: - Good reputation; - No misuse of customs facility and no false declaration regarding type and quantity of goods; - No outstanding import duty and import taxes, including the related penalty; - Performing production, assembling and/ or combining process that the finished goods is for export purpose; - Owning the location for production, place for storage of raw materials and finished goods; - Maintaining bookkeeping in accordance with the Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards and the financial reports is audited by the external auditor with no disclaimer or adverse opinion; - Utilizing computer information system to monitor inventories that can be accessed by the DGCE.
Application for Exemption Facility
Submit an application to the Head of Regional Office, attaching the form containing import and export plan and details of the needed imported goods/raw material and the output products for 12 (twelve) months and the Customs Office clearance for the imported goods/raw material. Provide a guarantee in an amount equivalent to the value of import duty in the PIB, prior to the clearance of the imported goods and/or material to be processed, assembled, or installed
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on other goods for export. The Guarantee shall be furnished to the Regional Office along with the PIB that will be used for removing the goods from the Customs Area or Bonded Zone. The Head of the Regional Office or designated official shall issue a Guarantee Receipt (STTJ) as an attachment to the PIB, which shall be supplied electronically to the Customs Office clearing the imported goods/raw material. Clearance out of the Customs Area of imported goods and/or raw material securing Exemption shall be carried out using Goods Importation Notification (BC 2.4) by the company holding NIPER that processes by itself the manufactured goods made from the imported goods/raw material, and should enclose STTJ and SSPCP (Customs, Excise and Tax Payment Slip).
Application for Drawback Facility
Submit an application to the head of regional office or main customs office (KPU) attaching form containing utilization of raw materials used in the products exported, import documents, payment evidences of import duty, export document, list of conversion of the raw materials. Drawback may be granted if the following requirements are fulfilled: a. Products containing raw materials already been exported; b. Export of products done at least 12 months since the importation of the raw materials; c. Import duty has already been paid; d. Drawback application has been submitted, at least 6 months since the exportation of the products.
D. Export Realization
The export of goods resulting from the production of imported goods and/or raw materials that were granted the import duty exemption is realized using an Export Declaration (PEB) and submitted by: a. companies holding NIPER that directly export their own production; or b. other companies, holding NIPER or not, whose goods are combined with production of the companies that hold NIPER. The export must be realized within a period of twelve (12) months, starting from the date of registration of PIB. However, if a company has a production period of more than twelve (12) months, an exception can be granted by the Head of the Regional Customs Office on behalf of the MoF. The Customs Office will perform physical check upon the export realization of which the result is stated in a Customs and Excise Inspection Report (LPBC). Products made using imported raw material may be supplied by a company that is a NIPER holder to a bonded zone for further processing, with certain criteria.
E. Export Report
A Company securing exemption of import duty shall be obliged to submit export report (L/E) to the Regional Office at least once every six months using an Imported Goods and/or Material Use Report form.
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The above report submitted by the company shall be approved if it fulfills the following requirements: - submitted by a company importing goods and/or material and exporting its products or a company supplying its products to a bonded zone to be processed, assembled or installed on other goods; - the goods and/or material imported to be processed, assembled or installed on other goods as intended in the first point above have been exported; - export realization should have been done within twelve (12) months commencing from the import date, except for a company with production period longer than twelve (12) months that has secured an exception from the Head of Regional Customs Office on behalf of the MoF; - supply to a bonded zone should have been done within twelve (12) months commencing from registration of PIB until the supply of the goods to the bonded zone; - the report is accompanied by the required documents.
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Free Trade Zones (Batam, Bintan and Karimun Islands)

The Indonesian Government has stipulated that the Free Zones include the islands of Batam, Bintan and Karimun, as well as the nearby small islands that have fulfilled the criteria to be designated as free trade and/or free port zones. A company that operates in a Free Zone is not required to register for VAT (non-PKP status). The Free Zones provide several tax and customs facilities, such as the following:
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No
Transaction
Taxable Goods
Intangible Taxable Goods and/or Services Exempted from VAT
Entry of tangible goods from outside customs territory to Free Zones; utilization of intangible goods and/or services from outside customs territory in Free Zone Within Free Zones From Free Zone to another Free Zone
Exemption of import duty and VAT, Art.22 not collected, and/ or exemption of excise
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Exempted from VAT Exemption of import duty and VAT, Art.22 not collected, and/ or exemption of excise Subject to VAT, Art.22, and/or excise to be paid by the party that removes the goods
Exempted from VAT Exempted from VAT
From Free Zone to other places within the customs territory
Subject to VAT
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No
Transaction
Taxable Goods
Intangible Taxable Goods and/or Services VAT not collected
From other places within the customs territory to Free Zone From Bonded Storage to Free Zone
VAT and/or excise not collected
Exemption of import duty and VAT, Art.22 not collected, and/ or exemption of excise
VAT not collected
From Free Zone to Bonded Storage
Subject to VAT - If the goods originate from outside the customs territory: postponement of import duty, exemption from VAT and/ or LGST, noncollection of Art.22, and/or exemption from excise;
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No
Transaction
Taxable Goods
Intangible Taxable Goods and/or Services
- If the goods originate from a Free Zone or from within the customs territory: exemption from VAT and/or LGST and excise The above facilities are applicable as long as the following conditions are met: 1. The company has obtained a business license from the Free Zone Oversight Agency (FZOA Badan Pengawasan Kawasan); 2. The delivery of consumable goods from outside the customs territory to the Free Zone can only be done by a company that has obtained approval from the FZOA.
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Export
A. Export in Brief
Any release of goods from the Indonesian customs territory is treated as an Export. In general, export of taxable goods is subject to VAT at 0%, and to protect domestic products, certain products are subject to export duty. The calculation of export duty is as follows: 1. Ad valorem Export Duty = tariff of export duty x standard export price x quantity x exchange rate 2. Specific Export Duty = amount of export duty (stated in certain currency) x quantity x exchange rate The tariff/amount of export duty is stipulated through the MoF Decree on a monthly basis. Exportation of goods from Indonesia must be declared to the Customs Authority using a customs declaration form.
B. General Procedure for Export

Export of taxable goods from Indonesia is subject to 0% VAT, and only certain commodities are subject to export duty. A common Export Declaration Form (PEB Pemberitahuan Ekspor Barang) should be prepared by the exporting company to declare
the goods to be exported to the relevant Customs Office, except for the following exports: - Passengers belongings, - Transport facility crews belongings, - Border crossers belongings, - Packages exported through PT. Pos Indonesia weighing less than 100 kg. The exporter must prepare PEB upon the exportation of goods, and it should be accompanied by supporting documents, i.e. commercial invoice, AWB or B/L, P/L, insurance letter, etc. Revision of export declaration can normally be done before the shipment of the exported goods, or no later than three (3) days after the shipment for liquid materials or one (1) month for other goods. The PEB should be submitted no earlier than seven (7) days before the exportation of goods and no later than the time of entry to the customs area. However, for bulk goods that are packed for transportation, the PEB may be submitted by the exporter to the Customs Office before the departure of the transportation. PEB for export of electrical power through power transmission lines or liquids or gases through pipelines shall be submitted periodically by the exporter to the Customs Office at the place of loading, no later than one (1) working day after the audit of the amount of exported goods delivered at the designated meter within the customs area.
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For goods subject to export duty, the exporter shall pay the export duty no later than the date the PEB is submitted. For export goods with certain characteristics, the exporter shall pay the export duty within sixty (60) days after the departure of the transportation vehicle. Exports that have been already been reported and received a PEB registration may be cancelled. The cancellation of export shall be reported in writing to the Customs Office no later than three (3) working days from the departure of the transportation vehicle.
C. Export Duty
Export duty is aimed at guaranteeing the fulfillment of domestic needs, protecting natural resources, anticipating the significantly increasing flow of export commodities in the international market, and maintaining the stability of local market prices of certain commodities. The calculation of export duty is based on the export duty tariff and the corresponding Harmonized System (HS) Number. The maximum tariff of export duty is 60% of the export price. The MoF is authorized to stipulate goods that are exempted from export duty. Currently, certain commodities are subject to export duty, e.g. CPO (crude palm oil), rattan, wood, leather, ore mineral, etc. The Customs Authority has the right to issue customs collection letters on the underpayment of export duty. The exporter shall pay any underpaid export duty and/or administrative penalty within 30 days from the date of the Collection Notice.
Deferral of Export Duty Payment
An exporter may be granted deferral of payment of underpaid export duty and/or administrative penalty for twelve (12) months from the payment due date. This payment deferral will be granted to exporters that fulfill the following requirements: the exporter has liquidity problems but is able to pay the underpaid export duty; and the exporter does not have any other customs, excise, administrative penalty and/or import tax payments outstanding. This deferral is subject to 2% interest per month, calculated from the due date for payment of the export duty.
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Customs & Excise Assessments and Dispute Resolution

A. Customs Assessments & Customs Audit
The Customs Authority has the right to assess tariff classification and customs value within thirty (30) days after submission of a PIB. Underpayment of import duty resulting from customs valuation is subject to an administrative penalty of ranging between 100% and 1000%. If the customs duty tariff is 0% and the import duty underpayment is nil, the penalty is IDR 5 million per PIB. There is no penalty for wrong tariff classification. The DGCE can also re-assess the customs value and tariff classification within two (2) years after submission of PIB. Normally, the assessment is issued after the DGCE conducts a customs audit. If, during an audit, the DGCE finds additional underpayment of import duty, such underpayment is also subject to an administrative penalty ranging between 100% and 1000%. If the customs duty tariff is 0% and the import duty underpayment is nil, the penalty is IDR 5 million per PIB. There is no penalty for wrong tariff classification. The importer/ exporter must maintain the import/export documents for ten (10) years, and the Customs Authority has the right to examine such documents within the period before the statutory limitation has ended. If, during a customs audit,
the Customs Auditor finds underpayment of customs/ exit duty due to wrong declaration of type of goods and/or quantity in an import and/or export declaration, the underpayment is subject to an administrative penalty ranging between 100% and 1000%.
B. Customs Objection
A person that has an objection to a Customs Assessment may file a written objection to the DGCE within sixty (60) days after the assessment date. Customs objections may be filed against the following types of assessments: 1. tariff and/or customs valuation, 2. imposition of administrative penalty, and 3. other than tariff and/or classification assessments. A person who submits an objection letter must provide a guarantee (e.g. bank guarantee) to the Customs Authority. The bank guarantee must be issued by a treasury bank (Bank Devisa Persepsi) and valid for a period of ninety (90) days. The extension period of the bank guarantee is subject to approval from the DGCE. The DGCE must issue its decision within sixty (60) calendar days after the properly completed objection request is received. If the DGCE fails to issue the decision within this period, the objection shall be deemed as approved and the guarantee shall be released.
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C. Customs Appeal
A person that has an objection to a DGCE decision may file an appeal to the Tax Court within sixty (60) days after the date of the DGCEs decision. The underpayment amount should be fully settled before the appeal is filed with the Tax Court (at least 50% paid and 50% bank guarantee). In the case that 50% of the underpayment is secured by a bank guarantee, the bank guarantee must be made for a period of thirteen (13) months from the date the appeal letter is submitted to the Tax Court. The appeal request letter must be submitted with complete documentation, i.e. the letter is signed by the director of the company or a proxy with a special power of attorney, copies of the objection decision and the customs payment slip (SSPCP) are attached to the appeal letter, the letter is submitted to the Tax Court, and an official receipt is obtained from the secretary of the Tax Court. The hearing process will normally be finished within twelve (12) months; however, in some cases it may be extended.
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Customs Penalties
Generally, penalties for underpayment of import duty and export duty range from 100% to 1000%, depending on the amount of underpayment. The table below shows the underpayment ranges and the associated penalty percentages. % Underpayment of Import Duty % of Penalty 25% > 25% - 50% > 50% - 75% > 75% - 100% > 100% 100% 200% 400% 700% 1000%
If the customs duty tariff is 0%, the penalty is IDR 5 million per PIB. The above penalty may be imposed on the following circumstances: 1. Import duty underpayment as a result of customs value assessment by the Customs Authority (within thirty (30) days from the importation of goods); 2. Import duty underpayment as a result of customs value adjustment during a customs audit (post audit); 3. Import duty underpayment as a result of missed-reporting of type and/or quantity of goods in the PIB; or 4. Export duty underpayment as a result of missed-reporting type and/or quantity of goods in the PEB.
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Penalty on Customs Facility
The penalties for not fulfilling the requirements for customs facility (e.g. master list, KITE, etc.) range from 100% to 500%, depending on the amount of underpayment. The table below shows the underpayment ranges and the associated penalty percentages. % Underpayment of Import Duty % of Penalty 20% > 20% - 40% > 40% - 60% > 60% - 80% > 80% - 100%
Penalty on Customs Administration
100% 200% 300% 400% 500%
Penalties for not fulfilling customs administrative requirements and certain other circumstances are as follows: 1. Penalty based on certain percentage (ranging from 10% to 100%) of import duty is imposed on the following circumstances: Failure to meet deadline for payment of import duty; Failure to re-export temporarily imported goods and/or failure to meet agreed deadline for re-export; Entrepreneur of temporary stockpiling area (Tempat Penimbunan Sementara, TPS) who cannot account for the goods which should be at the aforementioned area; or Entrepreneur in bonded zone (PDKB) who cannot account for the goods which should be inside the aforementioned bonded zone.
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2. Penalty in a nominal value (ranging from IDR 5 million to IDR 75,000,000) is imposed on the following circumstances: Removing goods from bonded zone prior to the approval of Customs and Excise Officials; Removing goods from customs area without permission from Customs Officer; Not reporting cancellation of export to Customs Authority, Customs payer did not maintain bookkeeping and prepare financial statements; Performed bookkeeping but did not meet required standard, Customs payer prevents a Customs Officer from conducting an audit/inspection; or Prohibits a Custom Officer from checking a building which may be used to store goods and/or does not maintain the supporting document related to the goods.
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Customs Duty Refund and Interest Compensation

A. Customs Duty Refund
Customs duty refund may be granted for all or part of the customs duty paid on: a. Import duty overpaid because of the assessment / re-assessment of tariffs and/or customs value by the Customs Authority; b. Import duty overpaid because of administrative error; c. Import of goods receiving exemption/relief of import duty; d. Import of goods which for certain reasons must be re-exported or destroyed under the supervision of Customs and Excise Officials; e. Import of goods that have been granted import approval for use, in which it turns out that the actual quantity is lower than the quantity for which the import duty was paid or the goods are defective, different from the goods ordered, or of lower quality; f. Import of goods in bulk condition, given import approval without physical inspection (green lane), which are found to be of smaller quantity than the quantity for which the import duty was paid, with the provision that it must be supported by minutes of inspection certifying that the difference in the quantity is due to damage of goods, as well as recommendation in an audit result; or g. Import duty overpaid as a result of a decision of an appellate institution (Tax Court).
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B. Basis for Interest Compensation

Interest compensation will be given to the entitled person in the following cases: a. Delay in refund of import duty, export duty, excise, and/or administration sanction which is more than thirty (30) days from the issuance date of the Decision Letter for Import Duty Refund (Surat Keputusan Pengembalian Bea Masuk SKPBM), Decision Letter for Export Duty Refund (Surat Keputusan Pengembalian Bea Keluar SKPBK), Decision Letter for Excise Refund (Surat Keputusan Pengembalian Cukai SKPC), or Restitution Facility Payment Decision for Import Duty and/or Excise (Surat Keputusan Pembayaran Fasilitas Pengembalian Bea Masuk dan/atau Cukai -SKPFP BM-C); b. Delay in refund of import duty, export duty, excise, and/or administrative sanction due to Tax Courts Decision which is more than thirty (30) days after the Tax Court Verdict is received by the head of the Customs Office; or c. Delay in refund of cash guarantee which is more than thirty (30) days since the customs/excise objection was approved or deemed to be approved.
C. Interest Compensation Amount

The amount of interest compensation is 2% per month (maximum twenty-four (24) months) calculated from the value stated in SKPBM, SKPBK, SKPC, SKPFP BM-C or the value of cash guarantee refunded.
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Incoterms
Incoterms stand for International Commercial Terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). They are internationally recognized as standard in providing accepted definitions and rules of interpretation for most common commercial terms. Incoterms represent a series of three-letter trade terms defining the responsibilities of seller and buyer in the shipping arrangement and the assignment of liability involved at each stage of the business setting, thus they help traders clarify the tasks, costs and risks involved in the delivery of goods. Meanwhile, Incoterms do not determine ownership or transfer title to the goods, nor evoke payment terms. Incoterms rules are presented in two distinct classes:
A. Rules for Any Mode or Modes of Transport

EXW - Ex Works Seller delivers (without loading) the goods at disposal of buyer at sellers premises (e.g. factory, warehouse). Liabilities and risk resulted after the delivery of goods (e.g. up-loading, shipment, freight cost, etc.) are responsibilities of the buyer. FCA - Free Carrier Seller delivers the goods to the carrier in the condition that most
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of export formalities already been cleared at the place appointed by the buyer. CPT - Carriage Paid To Seller delivers goods to the carrier at an agreed place, shifting risk to the buyer; however, seller must pay cost of carriage to the named place of destination. CIP - Carriage and Insurance Paid To Seller delivers goods to the carrier at an agreed place, shifting risk to the buyer; however, seller pays cost of carriage to the named place of destination, including the insurance costs. DAT - Delivered at Terminal Seller bears cost, risk and responsibility until goods are unloaded (delivered) at named quay, warehouse, yard, or terminal at destination. Demurrage or detention charges may apply to seller and seller clears goods for export, not import. DAP - Delivered at Place Seller bears cost, risk and responsibility for goods until made available to buyer at named place of destination. DDP - Delivered Duty Paid Seller bears cost, risk and responsibility for cleared goods at named place of destination at buyers disposal. Buyer is responsible for unloading and seller is responsible for import clearance, duties and taxes so buyer is not importer of record.
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B. Rules for Sea and Inland Waterway Transport

FAS - Free Alongside Ship It means that risk passes to buyer, including payment of all transportation and insurance costs, once goods are delivered alongside the ship by the seller; however the export clearance obligation rests with the seller. FOB - Free On Board It means that risk passes to buyer, including payment of all transportation and insurance costs, once goods are delivered on board the ship by the seller. CFR - Cost and Freight Seller delivers the goods and risk passes to buyer when the goods are on board the vessel. Seller arranges and pays cost and freight to the destination port. CIF - Cost, Insurance and Freight It means that risk passes to buyer when the goods are delivered on board the ship. Seller arranges and pays cost and freight to the destination port, including the insurance costs.
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Glossary
Organisation: ASEAN BKPM DGCE DGFT FZOA ICC MoF MoT WCO ICL MoF Decree Association of Southeast Asian Nations Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board Indonesian Directorate General of Customs and Excise Indonesian Directorate General of Foreign Trade Free Zone Oversight Agency International Chamber of Commerce Indonesian Minister of Finance Indonesian Minister of Trade World Customs Organization Indonesian Customs Law Decree of the Minister of Finance
Law and Regulation:
MoF Regulation Regulation of the Minister of Finance Form or Document: AWB B/L BTBMI C/O or SKA L/C L/E Airway Bill Bill of Lading Indonesian Customs Tariff Book Certificate of Origin Letter of Credit Export Report
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Form or Document (continued): LPBC PEB PIB P/L SKPBK SKPBM SKPC SKPFP BM-C SSPCP STTJ API API-P API-U BAP BEA DFS DIPER TLDDP ITPT NIK NIPER NPIK
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Customs and Excise Inspection Report Customs Declaration for Exportation Customs Declaration for Importation Packing List Decision Letter for Export Duty Refund Decision Letter for Import Duty Refund Decision Letter for Excise Refund Restitution Facility Payment Decision for Import Duty and/or Excise Customs, Excise and Tax Payment Slip Guarantee Receipt Importer Identification Number Producer Importer Identification Number General Importer Identification Number Bonded Auction Place Bonded Exhibition Area Duty Free Shop Companys Master Data Other Indonesian Customs Territory Registered Importer Number Customs Identification Number Company Master Number Special Importer Identification Number
Status and Identification Number:
Status and Identification Number (continued): PDKB PDGB PGB PKB PKP PPJK Entrepreneur in Bonded Zone Entrepreneur in Bonded Warehouse Bonded Warehouse Operator Bonded Zone Operator Entity which is subject to Value Added Tax Customs Broker is a business entity that conducts customs compliance assistance for and on behalf of importer or exporter as proxy Temporary Stockpiling Area ASEANAustralian and New Zealand Free Trade Agreement ASEANChina Free Trade Agreement ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement Article 22 Income Tax on Importation ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement Common Effective Preferential Tariff Cost, Insurance and Freight Early Harvest Package under ACFTA Economic Partnership Agreement Free Trade Agreement Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System
TPS AANZFTA ACFTA AIFTA AKFTA Art.22 ATIGA CEPT CIF EHP EPA FTA HS Code
Customs and Taxation Terminology:
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Customs and Taxation Terminology (continued): IJEPA KITE LGST or PPnBM MFN VAT or PPN Others: CGT PMA PMDN PSC Customs and Global Trade Foreign Investment Company Domestic Investment Company Production Sharing Contract/ Contractor (entities or contractors in the field of energy, oil and natural gas which undertake business activities on the basis of a Production Sharing Contract with the Government of Indonesia) Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone IndonesiaJapan Economic Partnership Agreement Import Facilities for Export Purposes Sales Tax on Luxury Goods Most Favored Nation Customs Normal Tariff Value Added Tax
ZEE
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For more information on these opportunities, or to set up meetings for a member of the specialist team to meet with your clients/ targets, please connect with your usual contact in Deloitte Tax Solutions or our Customs & Global Trade contact below.
Charles S. Oetomo
Head of Customs and Global Trade Service Group Partner Tel: +62 21 2992 3100 ext. 33890 Mobile: +62 816 786 811 coetomo@deloitte.com
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Director Tel: +62 21 2992 3100 ext. 33877 Mobile: +62 811 846 455 jtampubolon@deloitte.com Deloitte Tax Solutions
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