The Ministry Of Finance Records The Value Of Exemption Of Hajj Goods To Reach IDR 2.42 Billion As Of June 11, 2025

Deputy Minister of Finance Anggito Abimanyu. (Aris Nurjani / VOI)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) revealed that through the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) it recorded that until June 11, 2025, the number of goods sent by pilgrims that had been notified through a contract note (CN) reached 1,188 documents with a total import duty exemption value of 149,144 US dollars or equivalent to Rp. 2.42 billion, based on an exchange rate of Rp. 16,260 per US dollar.

"The value is that so far 149,144 US dollars have been released as of today, of course, the number of documents is 1,188 contract notes, so this has been sent since the Hajj era in Arabia," said Deputy Minister of Finance Anggito Abimanyu during a visit. readiness to welcome the return of the pilgrims in 2025 at Soekarno International Airport "Hatta terminal 2F, Wednesday, June 11.

Anggito said that his party had reviewed the readiness of services, both in terms of the speed of the flow of goods and the movement of the congregation, which had increased compared to previous years.

He explained that he had seen the use of X-rays and the latest face recognition system and had been tested and if the congregation's data had been listed in the manifest, the system would automatically recognize the congregation's face, thus simplifying the inspection process by the Customs and Excise.

"Then the goods are immediately put in and quickly and also for goods no longer through the surveyor, but immediately transported from the direct flight to the embarkation in the big hut, so this is a new innovation," he explained.

Meanwhile, this readiness includes customs services, welcoming pilgrims at various airports, to providing fiscal facilities to ensure that the return process runs safely, smoothly, and comfortably.

On the same occasion, Director of Communication and Guidance for Customs and Excise Service Users, Nirwala Dwi Heryanto said that Customs and Excise was actively involved in the implementation of the arrival of pilgrims at 13 main airports and 6 airports between throughout Indonesia.

"This step is part of an effort to coordinate across agencies to ensure excellent service for pilgrims who return to their homeland," he said.

Nirwala conveyed that the readiness of Customs and Excise in welcoming the return of pilgrims was realized through assistance and socialization of customs regulations that were carried out intensively, both to Customs and Excise officers at offices that handle debaration, media crews, Hajj pilgrims through Customs officers who become Hajj officers in 2025, as well as the general public.

In addition, assistance and socialization of customs regulations are also carried out by Customs and Excise directly in Saudi Arabia to pilgrims, Hajj pilgrims' goods delivery services, Hajj officers, and Hajj travel bureaus.

"The main information that we share through socialization and education is the fiscal policy for pilgrims, according to the Regulation of the Minister of Finance (PMK) Number 4 of 2025 and PMK Number 34 of 2025," he said.

Nirwala conveyed that in PMK 4/2025 regulations, it regulates exemption from import duties and taxes (PDRI) for Hajj shipments, which are given for two shipments per Hajj season, with a maximum value of 1,500 US dollars.

In addition, PMK 34/2025 also regulates exemption from import duties and PDRI for personal goods for Hajj pilgrims where regular Hajj pilgrims are given full exemption, while for special Hajj pilgrims, exemption is given for a maximum value of 2,500 US dollars.

Furthermore, Nirwala said that the readiness of Customs and Excise in the arrival service of pilgrims was also realized through optimizing operational aspects.

"Customs have appointed task forces at each debarkation to ensure the arrival process runs according to established service standards," he explained.

Nirwala conveyed that this agency also provides a special service desk for pilgrims who need the completion of the customer clearance process, especially for the use of goods such as HKT (handphone, handheld computer, and tablet) as well as merchandise that must be subject to import duties.

According to him, all supervision is carried out selectively using x-ray and risk assessment tools to ensure smooth process without ignoring security aspects.

He conveyed that these steps show the seriousness of the Ministry of Finance, in this case Customs and Excise, to prioritize responsive and humanist public services, as well as maintain the trade and security of the country.

"With cross-sector synergies and the active role of Customs and Excise in the field, we hope that the return of pilgrims in 2025 can be a comfortable and happy experience for all Hajj participants and their families waiting in the country," concluded Nirwala.