Shipping From Canada
to Indonesia.

Documents Only

The following may be shipped to Indonesia as document shipments if they have no monetary value, i.e. they are not for sale.

• Bids and proposals
• Blueprints
• Business cards
• Cash letters and cheques
• Charts
• Company newsletters and annual reports
• Computer print-outs
• Drawings
• Maps
• Negotiable bonds and drafts
• Price lists
• Seismic data
• Specifications sheets
• Traveller's cheques
• Visa applications

The following items may be shipped as documents if they abide by the conditions listed.

Sources:
https://www.ups.com/ga/CountryRegs?loc=en_US

Shipping Gifts

A Customs and Excise Officer determines whether a gift shipment to Indonesia will incur duty by using a method called comparison price data.

Shipments with a value of $3 USD or less (about $4.50 CAD), may enter Indonesia duty-free.

Shipments from Individual-to-Individual

A gift shipment from an individual in Canada to an individual in Indonesia may enter duty-free if its value is $3 USD or less (about $4.50 CAD)

Shipments from Business-to-Business

There is no information at this time regarding gift shipments from a business in Canada to a business in Indonesia.

Shipments from Business-to-Individual

There is no information at this time regarding gift shipments from a business in Canada to an individual in Indonesia.

Gift Checklist

• A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
• The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time (see sample)
• List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
• Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.

Multiple Gifts in One Shipment

If you are sending multiple gifts in one shipment, be sure to wrap and tag each gift separately.

Sources:
http://bctemas.beacukai.go.id/faq/impor-barang-kiriman/

Shipping Personal Effects

Personal effects may be shipped duty-free to Indonesia from Canada providing:

• The goods are not merchandise, i.e. items for sale
• The goods arrive anytime from 3 months before to within 3 months after the owner's arrival in Indonesia

Moving Temporarily

Students

Students who have temporarily moved to Canada to study may ship their personal effects back to Indonesia duty-free.

The only stipulation is that the student has lived in Canada for at least 1 year

Non-Students

Canadian citizens and other foreign nationals who move temporarily to Indonesia to work for a minimum of 1 year may ship their personal effects duty-free to Indonesia from Canada.

Moving Permanently

Indonesian citizens who have worked temporarily in Canada for at least 1 continuous year may ship their personal effects back to Indonesia duty-free.

Duty-free entry of personal effects requires a certificate from a representative of the Republic of Indonesia in Canada.

Personal Effects Checklist

• A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
• Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
• A detailed description of each item is provided that includes the customs value of the items
• For returning students, a certificate that shows their studies are completed
• For temporary workers, a completed Temporary Foreign Worker Permit Card

Sources:
http://bctemas.beacukai.go.id/faq/impor-barang-pindahan/

Food, Chocolate, Candies

Shipment of certain foodstuffs to Indonesia from Canada require import permits from Indonesia's National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), and may be subject to duty charges.

Food, Chocolate, Candies Checklist

• Clearly indicate 'Food' on the commercial invoice in the General Description or Remarks section (see sample)
• Ensure that your food, chocolate, or candies may be imported into the country
• You are not shipping commercial quantities (for any duty & tax exemption)
• Check with your carrier that they will accept food shipments

Nothing found other than foodstuffs requiring a license

Sources:
http://bctemas.beacukai.go.id/faq/impor-barang-kiriman/
https://ems.posindonesia.co.id/custom.html

Samples

Samples shipped to Indonesia from Canada will be duty-free providing:

• They are only for the purpose of introducing new products
• They are not sold, traded, or transferred to another party
• Only 3 items are imported for each brand, model, or type
• The goods are not processed or transformed after entering Indonesia

Commercial Sample Checklist

• A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
• Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
• The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
• Submit an application to the Director General of Excise and Customs

Sources:
http://bctemas.beacukai.go.id/faq/pembebasan-bea-masuk/

Advertising Material

No information is available at this time regarding shipping advertising material to Indonesia from Canada.

Advertising Material Checklist

• Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for Resale' (see sample)
• A detailed description of each item is provided
• A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment

Repairs

Equipment repaired in Canada and returned to Indonesia will incur duty on the cost of repair and on any part that was replaced or added to the piece of equipment

Items Under Warranty

No GST will be charged for equipment and items under warranty that are repaired in Indonesia and returned to Canada.

Items No Longer Under Warranty

If you send an item to Indonesia for repair that is no longer under warranty, GST will be charged upon its return to Canada. GST will be applied to the value of the repair work plus any parts added for the repair, and on any duties incurred.

Sending Product for Repair to Indonesia

There is no information at this time regarding shipping equipment for repair to Indonesia from Canada

Returning Repaired Product to Indonesia

Equipment repaired in Canada and returned to Indonesia will incur duty on the cost of repair and on any part that was replaced or added to the piece of equipment.

Repair Checklist

• Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return(see sample)
• Include repair contract with shipment
• Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
• Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Indonesia or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
• A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment

Sources:
http://bctemas.beacukai.go.id/faq/pembebasan-bea-masuk/
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e15-eng.html

Temporary Imports

Goods imported into Indonesia temporarily may be eligible for exemption from import duty; however, a guarantee will have to be placed in the amount of 2% of the duty owing for each month the items stay in Indonesia.

Temporary imports must also abide by the following conditions:

• They are returned to Canada within 3 years of their arrival in Indonesia
• They are easily identifiable
• They remain unchanged whilst in Indonesia apart from normal wear-and-tear

Goods allowed temporary importation status include:

• Those for display and use at exhibitions and demonstrations
• Items to be used for cultural, scientific, educational, and research purposes
• Equipment destined for sporting competitions and public performances
• Commercial samples
• Items for use by experts

Qualifying for Duty & Tax Free Temporary Import

In order to import your goods duty and tax free into Indonesia, you can pick from 1 of the 2 Temporary Import Methods listed below.

Each option has its pros and cons. Regardless, each of the following methods requires you to complete a commercial invoice. More details are shown in the table.

In addition to choosing option 1 or 2, the following conditions must also be met in order to qualify for a duty and VAT free exemption:

• The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
• Stay no longer than 6 months in Indonesia

NOTES:

• If the above conditions are not followed, duties and taxes will be charged as though the goods have been imported permanently.
• Your Customs broker can clear goods of a temporary nature (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. typically CANNOT clear goods of temporary nature)

Temporary Imports Checklist

• Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods. (see sample)
• The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
• Stay no longer than the period listed above
• Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
• Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
• Any above listed items not listed in this checklist

Sources:
http://bctemas.beacukai.go.id/faq/impor-sementara/

Permanent/Sold Goods

Goods that enter Indonesia permanently require a commercial invoice and will incur duties.

Occasional Shipper

Even if you ship sold goods occasionally to Indonesia from Canada, those items will incur an import duty.

Regular Shipper

If you regularly ship sold goods to Indonesia, we recommend the use of a licenced Indonesian Customs Broker.

Sources:
https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/id/Documents/tax/id-tax-indonesian-customs-guide-2019-en.pdf