Requirements For Importing Goods From Abroad And Procedures

Illustration of imports of goods from abroad (Ministry of Finance Documentation)

YOGYAKARTA - Businesses selling products from abroad are now increasingly in demand by many people. Moreover, now the process of importing goods is not as complicated as before. But in addition, you must meet the requirements for importing goods that have been regulated by the government.

The development of digital technology has indeed made it easier for many sectors in life, including the export and import processes. Business opportunities are also increasingly wide open both from within the country and abroad. Buying goods from abroad is no longer difficult because it can be done online.

Looking for and buying goods from abroad can now be done from anywhere and anytime. However, to bring goods from outside to Indonesia, you need to know the process and conditions for imported goods. Import goods must be carried out appropriately according to the provisions regulated by the government.

There are a number of requirements that you need to complete to be able to import goods from abroad. The following are the conditions for importing goods imposed in Indonesia.

-. Has the legality of importers in the form of Importers' Identity Levels (API).

- Have a Customs Identity Number (NIK) or Importer Registration Number (SPR) from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise

- Complementing document requirements starting from NPWP, SIUP, TDU, TDI/IUI, and Technical Recommendations

Provisions for imported goods and procedures for importing goods have been regulated by the government through the Minister of Trade. The following are the stages of importing goods from abroad based on the regulations from the Minister of Trade.

There are a number of things that need to be considered when wanting to import goods, especially for beginners. Here are some things that must be observed.

Not all goods produced abroad can be imported. Provisions for the type of goods that are permitted and prohibited have been regulated in the Minister of Trade Regulation Number 18 of 2021. The following are a number of items that are prohibited from being imported.

Here are some items that can only be imported with special permission:

More complete details regarding goods that can be imported and that are not permitted can be seen in the Minister of Trade Regulation Number 20 of 2021.

This is an explanation regarding the requirements for importing goods from abroad. The process of importing goods does require a fairly complex process, therefore you need to complete the requirements and rules imposed by the government.

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