ZendEase’s Guide to Sending Goods to Indonesia: What you need to know.

Sending goods to another country can be a complex process, but with the right knowledge, it becomes straightforward. Our ZendEase Guide to sending goods to Indonesia will guide you through the essential steps for successful shipping to Indonesia.

1. When it comes to importing goods into Indonesia, there's a wealth of information you should be aware of, such as the need for documents like the CIPL and Phytosanitary Certificates, among others.
2. It is crucial to understand that for certain products or commodities, additional essential documents known as Surveyor Certificates are required.
   1. In accordance with Regulation Number 16 of 2021, issued by the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, which pertains to the Verification or Technical Tracing in the Field of Foreign Trade, a Surveyor Certificate or Surveyor's Report serves as an important customs document. This document undergoes inspection either within the customs area or as an import requirement document that is inspected post-border.
   2. It is a comprehensive assessment conducted by an independent surveyor to verify the goods purchased abroad before their shipment to Indonesia. These goods typically adhere to Specific Minimum Specification Standards and are often shipped in large quantities. Thus, the Surveyor's Report holds paramount importance as it ensures that importers receive goods that meet the required specifications, encompassing aspects like quantity, quality, type, price, and more.
   3. It's worth noting that each surveyor certificate or surveyor report issued is valid for a single (1) shipment.

27 Types of Goods that Requires a Surveyor Certificate

The VPTI procedure encompasses both a physical examination of products and an administrative validation, involving the scrutiny of document completeness, accuracy, and data integrity in import administration records.

This particular protocol is exclusively mandatory for 27 categories of goods brought into Indonesia, which are as follows:

• Textiles and Textile Products
• Nitrocellulose
• Rice
• Salt
• Precursors
• Sugar
• Optical Discs
• Ceramics
• Color Printers/Photocopiers
• Non-B3 Waste (Non-Hazardous Waste)
• Electronics
• Food and Beverage Products
• Footwear
• Children's Toys
• Steel (Non-Alloy)
• Sheet Glass
• Traditional Medicine & Health Supplements
• Hazardous Materials (B2)
• Tires
• Ozone-Depleting Substances
• Horticultural Products
• Mobile Phones, Handheld Computers, and Tablet Computers
• Ready-Made Clothing
• Cosmetics
• Clinker and Cement
• Wheat Flour
• Alloy Steel

We’re here to take the hassle out of your importation process to Indonesia — from handling complex documentation to securing your Laporan Surveyor. Contact us today at indonesia@zendease.com and experience Shipping with ZendEase by 1Export!