Indonesia Customs Regulations on the Import of Masks
What Indonesian customs required in 2020 for mask imports: Ministry of Health import license, surveyor report and correct declaration.
Overview
Indonesian customs applied detailed requirements to imported masks. Before shipping masks from China to Indonesia by international express or air freight, the shipper needed to prepare the clearance documents correctly and the consignee needed to hold the import approvals; otherwise the goods risked being held at the gateway.
Required documents
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Commercial invoice
- Import license issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Health
- Importer surveyor report — contact the consignee before shipment to arrange the certificate of inspection (surveyor report)
Declaration and payment
The declaration had to state the goods truthfully and the taxes had to be settled when the goods arrived at Indonesian customs. Customs could apply special emergency regulations to pandemic-related products at any time, so consignees were advised to confirm the import conditions with the local customs office before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
What documents does Indonesia require for mask imports?
An air waybill or bill of lading, a commercial invoice, an import license from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, and an importer surveyor report arranged before shipment.
Do I need an import license to send masks to Indonesia?
Yes. The 2020 rules required the consignee to hold an Indonesian Ministry of Health import license for mask imports, alongside a pre-shipment surveyor report.
What is an importer surveyor report?
A certificate of inspection issued by an appointed surveyor company before the goods ship. The Indonesian consignee arranges it - contact them before dispatch so the report can be issued in time.
Will Indonesian customs requisition imported masks?
Customs reserved the right to apply emergency regulations to pandemic supplies. Consignees were advised to confirm current import conditions with the local customs office before shipping.
Is this Indonesia mask policy still current?
This page archives the March 2020 requirements. Indonesian rules for medical supplies have changed since - verify with Indonesian customs before shipping.
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