G/LIC/N/3/IDN/11  
 
28 February 2020  
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONN AIRE ON IMPORT LICEN SING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT   
ON IMPORT LICENSING PRO CEDURES  (2019) 
INDONESIA  
The following communication, dated 14 February 2020, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Indonesia . 
 
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Table of Contents  
1   IRON OR STEEL, A LLOY STEEL, AND ITS DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS  ..............................  1 
2   TIRE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  4 
3   NON-NEW CAPITAL GOODS  ................................ ................................ ........................  5 
4   CERTAIN PRODUCTS ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 7 
5   PETROLEUM, NATUR AL GAS, AND OTHER FU EL ................................ ..........................  9 
6   FISHERY PRODUCTS  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 11 
 
 
1  IRON OR STEEL, ALLOY  STEEL, AND ITS DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS  
Outline of System  
1.  Importation of Iron o r Steel, Alloy Steel, and Its Derivative Products  is governed under the 
Regul ation of Minister of Trade No. 110  year 2018 concerning Provisions for Import of Iron or Steel, 
Alloy Steel, and Its Derivative Products . The import licensing for Iron o r Steel, Alloy Steel, and Its 
Derivative Products  is administered by Ministry of Trade.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The required license to import iron or steel, a lloy steel, and its derivative products to Indonesia 
territorial is the Import Approval document (PI). The applicants shall have the Technical 
Consideration from Minister of Industry to apply for import approval. The licensing system applies 
for 341 produc t of iron or steel, 65 products of alloy steel, and 47 products of its derivative products 
identified by 8 -digit HS Code. The details of products are stipulated in the Annex of the Regulation 
of Minister of Trade No 110 year 2018, which is available on  
http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/backendx/image/regulasi/11190744_PERMENDAG_NOMOR_110_TAHU
N_2018.PDF  
 
3. The licensing system applies to goods originating  in and from all countries.  
 
 
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/IDN/11  
 
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  4. This licensing system is not intended to restrict quantity or value of imports. It is designed to 
improve the effectiveness of the import policy on iron or steel, alloy steel, and its derivative products. 
The current regulat ion is applied to support the current legal development and requirements in 
Indonesia.  
 
5.  Regulations governing the import licensing system for Iron or Steel, Alloy Steel, and Its Derivative 
Products:  
 
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 110 year 20 18 concerning the Provisions for Import of 
Iron or Steel, Alloy Steel, and Its Derivative Products.  
• The Regulation of Minister of Industry No. 1 year 2019 concerning the Technical Consideration 
for Import of Iron or Steel, Alloy Steel, and Its Derivative Products.  
 
The licensing system is statutorily required.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.a) The Import Approval can be applied at any times prior to the importation (before the goods 
arrive at the port).  
 
b) It cannot.  
 
c) No. 
 
d) Import license is issued by Director General of Foreign Trade – Ministry of Trade . 
 
8.  An application of Import App roval may only be refused under the ordinary criteria or when the 
application is incomplete or incorrect. Reasons for refusal will be advised and will be communicated 
to applicants electronically.   
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. All com panies who own the Business Identification Number (NIB) that applies as the General 
Importer Identity Number (API -U) and the Producer Importer Identity Number (API -P) are eligible 
to apply for import approval. No registration fees are needed.  
 
Documentatio n and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Required documents to apply Import Approval of Iron or Steel, Alloy Steel, and Its Derivative 
Products:  
 
• The valid NIB that applies as API -P or API -U. 
• Technical consideration from Minister of Industry or officials electronically assigned from 
Indonesia National Single Window (INSW) Portal.  
• Sales contract or proof of order, for company who owns NIB that applies as API -U importing Iron 
or Steel, and/or Alloy Steel . 
• Mill certificate (for Alloy Ste el). 
 
Required documents to apply Technical Consideration for Company that owns The Producer Importer 
Identity Number (API -P): 
 
• The valid NIB that applies as API -P. 
• Industrial Business Permit (IUI) or other similar Business Permit . 
• Company Checklist . 
• Rencana Kebutuhan Impor Barang  (RKIB) for 1 year . 
• Capacity, production plan, and the needs of raw materials for 1 year of production . 
• Production report and import realization of raw materials for the last 2 years, for those who have 
been product ion for 2 or more years . 
• Technical explanation regarding the objective of the use of imported goods completed with 
supporting picture (production process chart and the picture of goods) . G/LIC/N/3/IDN/11  
 
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  • Sufficiently sealed statement . 
 
*For company engaged in services that  own API -P shall attaching copy of cooperation contract with 
the service user partner company, and Copy of IUI or other similar Business Permit.  
 
Required documents to apply Technical Consideration for Company that owns The General Importer 
Identity Number  (API-U): 
 
• The valid NIB that applies as API -U. 
• Letter of Business Permit (SIUP) . 
• Copy of cooperation contract with a partner company with the status of an industrial company 
or the last user company . 
• Industrial Business Permit (IUI) or other similar Busin ess Permit . 
• Company Checklist . 
• Rencana Kebutuhan Impor Barang  (RKIB) for 1 year . 
• The goods needed for 1 year of sales . 
• Report of production and import realization of raw materials for the last 2 years, for those who 
have been importing for 2 or more years . 
• Technical explanation regarding the objective of the use of imported goods completed with 
supporting picture (production process chart and the picture of goods) . 
• Sufficiently sealed statement . 
 
*For company engaged in services that own API -U shall attaching copy of cooperation contract with 
the employer.  
 
11. Importers are required to prepare:  
  
(a) Import Declaration . 
(b) Import Approval . 
(c) Surveyor Report . 
 
12.  No. 
 
13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity of Import Approval, since its issuance, is 1 (one) year for the company who owns 
NIB that applies as API -P; and 6 (six) months for company who owns NIB that applies as API -U. The 
Import Approval can be extended for a maximum of 30 days by submitting the request to D G of 
Foreign Trade. The request shall be submitted electronically, at the latest 14 days before the expired 
date of import approval, by attaching following documents:  
 
- The Import Approval . 
- Bill of Lading . 
- Manifest document (BC 1.1) . 
 
15. No. 
 
16. No. The Import Approval is not transferable.  
 
17. Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18. No. 
 
19. Not applicable.  
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  2  TIRE  
Outline of System  
1.  The importation of tire is regulated under the regulation of Minister of Trade No. 5 year 2019 
concerning the third amendment of the Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 77 year 2016 concerning 
the provisions for import of tire. The import licensing is administered by Ministry of Trade.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The required license is the Import Approval. The applicants shall have recommendation from 
Minister of Industry to apply import approval. The licensing system applies for 30 products which 
are identified by 8 -digit HS Code. The details of products are stipulated in the Annex of t he Regulation 
of Minister of  Trade No. 05 year 2019, which is available on  
http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/backendx/image/regulasi/05050234_PERMENDAG _NOMOR_05_TAHUN
_2019.PDF   
 
3.  The licensing system applies to goods originating in and from all countries.  
 
4.  This licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. It is designed 
to improve the effectiveness of the import p olicy on tire.  
 
5.  Regulations governing the import licensing system for tire:      
 
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 5 year 2019 concerning the third amendment of the 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 77 year 2016 concerning the provisions for import of tire. 
The import licensing is administered by Ministry of Trade.  
• The Regulation of Minister of Industry 1 year 2017 concerning Procedures for Issuing Tire Import 
Recommendations . 
 
The above -mentioned regulations shall be read toget her with regulations as follows:  
 
• The Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 77 year 2016 concerning the provisions for import 
of tire.  
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 06 year 2018 concerning the amendment of the 
Regulation of the Minister of Trad e No. 77 year 2016 concerning the provisions for import of tire.  
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 117 year 2018 concerning the second amendment of the 
Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 77 year 2016 concerning the provisions for import of tire .  
• The Regulation of Minister of Industry No. 1 year 2017 concerning the Procedure for Issuing 
Import Recommendation for Tire . 
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.a) The Import Approval can be applied at any times prior to the importation.  
 
b)  It cannot.  
  
c) No. 
 
d) Import license is issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade – Ministry of Trade, while the 
import recommendation is issued by Director General of C hemistry Industry, Pharmacy, and 
Textile – Ministry of Industry.  
 
8. An application of Import Approval may only be refused/rejected under the ordinary criteria or 
when the application is incomplete or incorrect. Reasons for refusal will be advised and will  be 
communicated to applicants electronically.   
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  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. All applicants, who own the Business Registration Number (NIB) that applies as the Producer 
Importer Identity Number (API -P) or the General Importer Identity Number (API -U), are eligible to 
apply. No registration fees are needed.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Applicants shall apply electronically to DG of Foreign Trade by attaching following documents:  
 
• NIB. 
• Product certificate for using Indonesian National Standard mark (SPPT SNI) for tire that SNI 
mandatory required . 
• Goods Registration Number (NPB) for tire that NPB mandatory required . 
• Import plan which covers type of goods, goods classification/tariff/8 -Digit HS Code, brand, 
volume, country of origin and loading port, and destination port . 
• Letter of appointment from the principal holder of the brand, or factory abroad which is legalized 
by a public notary and trade attaché in the country origin of goods . 
• Proof of storage possession (for the company who hold API -U). 
• Proof of transportation possession (for the company who hold API -U). 
• Recommendation  from Minister of Industry . 
 
11. Importers are required to prepare:  
 
(a) Import Declaration . 
(b) Import approval . 
(c) Surveyor report . 
 
12.  Not applicable.  
 
13.  Not applicable.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity of Import Approval, since its issuance, is 1 (one) year for the company who owns 
NIB that applies as API -P; and 6 (six) months for company  who owns NIB that applies as API -U. The 
Import Approval can be extended for a maximum of 30 days by submitting the request to DG of 
Foreign Trade. The request shall be submitted electronically, at the latest 14 days before the expired 
date of import appro val, by attaching following documents:  
 
- The valid Import Approval . 
- Bill of Lading . 
 
15. Not applicable.  
 
16. The Import Approval is not transferable.  
 
17. Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18. Not applicable.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
3  NON-NEW CAPITAL GOOD S 
Outline of System  
1.  The import licensing system for non -new capital goods is administered by Ministry of Trade and 
governed under the Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 118 year 2018 concerning Provisions for 
Import of  Non-New Capital Goods.  G/LIC/N/3/IDN/11  
 
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Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The required license is Import Approval. The licensing covers 279 products, each identified by 
8-Digit HS Code, which is stipulated in the Annex of the Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 118 
year 2018, which is available on  
http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/backendx/image/regulasi/02230155_Permendag_No._118_Th._2018.P
DF 
 
3.  The licensing system  applies to goods originating in and from all countries.  
 
4.  This licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. It is designed 
to improve the effectiveness of the import policy on non -new capital goods and to support the 
post-border surveillance  on the import of non -new capital goods. Due to the latest provisions for 
import of non -new capital goods had expired on 18 December 2018, it is necessary to set up the 
new regulation to governed the importation of non -new capital go ods that is the Regulation of 
Minister of Trade No. 118 year 2018.  
 
5.  Regulations governing the import licensing system for non -new capital goods is the Regulation 
of Minister of Trade No. 118 year 2018 concerning Provisions for Import of Non -New Capital  Goods. 
The licensing system regulated in the regulation is statutorily required.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.a) The Import Approval can be applied at any times prior to the importation.  
 
b) It cannot.  
 
c) No. 
 
d) Import license is issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade – Ministry of Trade . 
 
8.  An application of Import Approval may only be refused under the ordinary criteria or when the 
application is incomplete or incorrect. Reasons for refusal will be advised and will be communicate d 
to applicants electronically.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. The non -new capital goods which are stipulated in the Annex of the Regulation of MOT No. 127 
year 2015 can be imported by direct -user company, reconditioning company, and remanufacturing 
company.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  In applying for Import Approval for Non -New Capital Goods, direct -user company  shall submit 
written request to DG of Foreign Trade by attaching following docume nts: 
 
- The valid NIB that applies as The Producer Importer Identity Number (API -P). 
- Business permit . 
- Import Plan which covers type of goods, tariff/8 -Digit HS Code, volume and unit of goods, 
country of origin, and destination port . 
- Class Certificate , Builder Certificate, Nationality, Certificate, and Tonnage Certificate . 
- Sufficiently sealed statement stating the correctness of documents . 
- Sufficiently sealed statement stating that BMTB included in Tariff Post / HS 8901.20 will be 
converted to stor age vessels as listed in Annex IV of the Regulation . 
 
In applying for Import Approval for Non -New Capital Goods, reconditioning company  shall submit 
written request to DG of Foreign Trade by attaching following documents:  
 
- The valid NIB that applies as T he Producer Importer Identity Number (API -P). G/LIC/N/3/IDN/11  
 
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  - Industrial Business permit for reconditioning industry or repair service or similar business 
permit . 
- The report of survey result in regard to  technical feasibility of recondition and/or 
repair/recovery in accordance with technical guidelines from relevant Ministries . 
- Proof of reconditioning workshop possession . 
- Import Plan which covers type of goods, tariff/8 -Digit HS Code, volume and unit of goods, 
country of origin, and destination port . 
 
In applying for Import Approval for Non -New Capital Goods, remanufacturing company  shall 
submit written request to DG of Foreign Trade by attaching following documents:  
 
- The valid NIB that applies as The Producer Importer Identity Number (API -P). 
- Industrial Business Permit for remanufacturing industry . 
- Appointment letter from the brand holder company . 
- Proof of remanufacturing workshop possession . 
- The report of survey result in regard to technical feasibility of remanufacturing and/or 
repair/recovery business in accordance with technical guidelines from relevant Ministries . 
- Import Plan which covers type of goods, tariff/8 -Digit HS Code, volume and unit of goods, 
country of origin, and destination port . 
 
11. Importers are required to prepare:  
 
(a) Import Declaration . 
(b) The importers should attach a copy of import approval for custom clearance purposes.  
(c) Surveyor Report . 
 
12.  No. 
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity period of the import approval is at the maximum for 1 (one) year. The import 
approval can be extended 1 (one) time for a maximum period of 60 (sixty) days. The request for 
the extension shall be submit to Director General of Foreign Trade – Ministry of Trade at latest 
30 (thirty) days before the expired date of import approval.  
 
15.  No. 
 
16.  No. The import approval is not transferable.  
 
17.  No. 
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  No. 
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
4  CERTAIN PRODUCTS  
Outline of System  
1.  The importation for certain products is administered by Ministry of Trade and governed under 
the Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 24 year 2019 concerning the Seventh Amendment of The 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 87 year 2015 concerning Provisions for Import of Certain 
Products. There is no licensing requirements for the importation of certain products.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The provisions in the Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 24 year 2019 apply to 862 products, 
each identified by 8 -digit HS Code. The list of products is available on the Annex of the Regulation G/LIC/N/3/IDN/11  
 
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  of Minister of Trade No. 94 year 2017 concerning the thir d amendment of the Regulation of Minister 
of Trade No. 87 year 2015 concerning Provisions for Import of Certain Products, which is available 
on 
http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/backendx/image/regulasi/03010231_PERMENDAG_NOMOR_94_TAHUN
_2017.PDF  
 
3.  The provisions apply to goods originating in and from all countries.  
 
4.  The provisions is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. It is designed to 
improve the effectiveness and to simplify the import licensing system for certain products.  
 
5.  Regulations governing the import licensing system for certain p roduct:  
 
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 87 year 2015 concerning Provisions for Import of Certain 
Products . 
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 81 year 2017 concerning The Second Amendment of The 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 87 year 2015  concerning Provisions for Import of Certain 
Products . 
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 94 year 2017 concerning The Third Amendment of The 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 87 year 2015 concerning Provisions for Import of Certain 
Products . 
• The Reg ulation of Minister of Trade No. 12 year 2018 concerning The Fourth Amendment of The 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 87 year 2015 concerning Provisions for Import of Certain 
Products . 
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 42 year 2018 concerning The Fifth Amendment of The 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 87 year 2015 concerning Provisions for Import of Certain 
Products . 
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 121 year 2018 concerning The Sixth Amendment of The 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 87 year 2015 concerning Provisions for Import of Certain 
Products . 
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 24 year 2019 concerning The Seventh Amendment of 
The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 87 year 2015 concerning Provisions for Import o f Certain 
Products . 
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.a) Not applicable.  
 
b) Not applicable.  
 
c) Not applicable.  
 
d) Not applicable.  
 
8.  Not applicable.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. The importer that has the General Importer Identity Number (API -U) are eligible to import certain 
products.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Not applicable.  
 
11. Importers are required to prepare:  
 
(a) Import Declaration . 
(b) Surveyor report . 
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  12.  No. 
 
13.   Not applicable.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Not applicable.  
 
15.  Not applicable.  
 
16.  Not applicable.  
 
17.  Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  The importers shall go through technical verification conducted by the Surveyor and obtain the 
surveyor report.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
5  PETROLEUM, NATURAL G AS, AND OTHER FUEL  
Outline of System  
1.  The importation of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Other Fuels is regulated under the Regulation of 
the Minister of Trade No. 21 year 2019 concerning the P rovision for Export and Import Petroleum, 
Natural Gas, and Other Fuels.   
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The required license is the Import Approval. The applicants shall have import recommendation 
from Minister of Energy and Mineral Resource and/ or Minister of Industry to apply the import 
approval. The licensing system applies for 21 types of petroleum and 16 types of natural gas. Those 
are identified by 8 -digit HS Codes. The details of products are stipulated in the Annex II of the 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 21 year 2019, which is available on  
http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/backendx/image/regulasi/26010352_PERMENDAG_NOMOR_21_TAHUN
_2019.PDF  
 
3.  The licensing system applies to goods originating in and from all countries.  
 
4.  This licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. As petroleum, 
natural gas, and other fuels are natural resources that have strategic value, the system is designed 
to improve th e effectiveness of import policy. It also provides the business certainty and accelerate 
the licensing services.  
 
5.  Regulations governing the import licensing system for petroleum, natural gas, and other fuels:      
 
• The Regulation of the Minister of Tr ade No. 21 year 2019 concerning the Provision for Export 
and Import Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Other Fuels.  
• The Regulation of Minister of Industry No. 20 year 2019 concerning the Procedures for Issuing 
Export and Import Recommendations of Other Fuels as I ndustrial Raw Material and Auxiliary 
Material . 
Procedures  
6. Not Applicable . 
 
7.a) The Import Approval can be applied at any times prior to the importation.  
 
b) It cannot.  G/LIC/N/3/IDN/11  
 
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  c) No. 
 
d) Import license is issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade – Ministry of Trade, while the 
import recommendation is issued by Director General of Chemistry Industry, Pharmacy, and 
Textile - Ministry of Industry.  
 
8.  An application of Import Approval may only be refused under the ordinary criteria or when the 
applica tion is incomplete or incorrect. Reasons for refusal will be advised and will be communicated 
to the applicants electronically.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. The import of petroleum, natural gas, and other fuels can be carried out by:  
 
• The business entity that conducting downstream petroleum and natural gas business activities, 
and other fuels business activities.  
• Direct consumers.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Required documents to apply import  approval:  
 
• The Business Registration Number (NIB) . 
• Import realization report for applicants who have previously obtained the Import Approval .  
• Import Recommendation from Director General of Petroleum and Natural Gas – Ministry of 
Energy and Natural Resour ces. 
 
Required documents to apply Import Recommendation of Other Fuels as Industrial Raw Material and 
Auxiliary Material:  
 
• Applicant Identity:  
- Copy of Deed of Company Establishment and its changes . 
- Copy of NIB . 
- Copy of Industrial Business Permit or Industry Registration Certificate . 
- Business Permit (SIUP) . 
- Copy of Taxpayer Registration Number (NPWP) . 
• Applicants’ Plan:  
- Import Plan for the next 1 year . 
- Technical Specifications of Goods . 
- Safety data sheet . 
• Consideration for authority  that issues recommendation:  
- Details of the last import realization . 
- Details of production realization . 
• Certainty of the usefulness of goods  
- Statement letter . 
- Flow diagram . 
 
11. Importers are required to prepare:  
 
(a) Import Declaration . 
(b) copy of import approval . 
 
12.  No.  
 
13.  No. 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity of import approval depends on the validity of import recommendations.  
 
15.  No. 
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  16.  No. The Import Approval is not transferable.  
 
17.  Not applicable.  
 
Other procedu ral requirements  
18.  No. 
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
6  FISHERY PRODUCTS  
Outline of System  
1.  The importation of Fishery Products is governed under the Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 64 
year 2019 concerning the Second Amendment of the Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 66 
year 2018 concerning the Provisions for Import of Fishery Products. The import licensing for Fishery 
Products is administered by Ministry of Trade.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The required import license for fishery pro ducts is Import Approval. The applicants shall have 
recommendation from Minister of Industry to import fishery products for industrial raw materials 
and/or industrial auxiliary materials, or recommendation from Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries 
to import fishery products for purposes other than as industrial raw materials and/or industrial 
auxiliary materials. The license is applied for 290 products, each identified by 8 -digit HS Code. The 
list of products is stipulated in the Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 66 year 2018, which is available 
on 
http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/backendx/image/regulasi/25000701_PERMENDAG_NO._66_TAHUN_20
18...pdf  
 
The import licensing system does not apply to following fishery products:  
 
• goods of representatives of foreign countries;  
• government goods;  
• sample items with a maximum weight of 25 Kg;  
• passenger personal items with the most weight 25 Kg;  
• goods for rese arch purposes by considering a statement from relevant agency;  
• exported goods which are refused by overseas buyers and then re -imported with the highest 
amount as much as stated in the Export Declaration (PEB); and  
• goods to be processed into other goods for export purposes.  
 
3.  The licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries, except for 
countries where there is an zoonosis outbreak and other dangerous diseases to certain types of 
fishery products.   
 
4.  The import lice nsing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of import. The 
system is applied to improve the effectiveness of implementing the import policy of fishery products 
and to adjust to current business environment.  
 
5.  Regulations governin g the import licensing system for fishery products:  
 
• the Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 64 year 2019 concerning the Second Amendment of the 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 66 year 2018 concerning the Provisions for Import of Fishery 
Products . 
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 23 year 2019 concerning the Amendment of the 
Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 66 year 2018 concerning the Provisions for Import of Fishery 
Products.  
• The Regulation of Minister of Trade No. 66 year 2018 c oncerning the Provisions for Import of 
Fishery Products.  G/LIC/N/3/IDN/11  
 
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  • The Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 58 year 2018 concerning 
Recommendations for the Importation of Fishery Products other than Raw Materials and 
Industrial Auxiliary Materi als. 
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable . 
 
7.a) The Import Approval can be applied at any times prior to the importation.  
 
b) It cannot.  
 
c) No. 
 
d) Import Approval is issued by Director General of Foreign Trade – Ministry of Trade, while the 
recommendations is issued by Director General of Agro Industry - Ministry of Industry or by 
Director General of the Strenthening Competitiveness - Ministry of Marine Affairs and 
Fisheries.  
 
8.  An application of Import Approval may only be refused under th e ordinary criteria or when the 
application is incomplete or incorrect. Reasons for refusal will be advised and will be communicated 
to the applicants electronically.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Any fish processing industry company is  eligible to apply import approval for industrial raw 
materials and/or industrial auxiliary materials. While any State -Owned Enterprises, Regional -Owned 
Enterprises, and/or private sectors is eligible to apply for import approval for purposes other than 
as industrial raw materials and/or industrial auxiliary materials.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Required documents to apply Import Approval for fish processing industry company:  
 
• Industrial Business Permit or other similar business permit that is issued by Technical 
Ministry/government institution non -ministry/institution in charge of the business . 
• The valid NIB that applies as The Producer Importer Identity Number (API -P). 
• Sufficiently sealed statement contain ing information regarding type, volume, loading port, 
destination port, country of origin, conform to real industry needs and not to be traded and/or 
transferable to other parties . 
• Import Recommendation from Ministry of Industry . 
 
Required documents to app ly Import Approval for State -Owned Enterprises, Regional -Owned 
Enterprises, and/or private sectors:  
 
• The valid NIB that applies as the Producer Importer Identity Number (API -P) and the General 
Importer Identity Number (API -U). 
• Sufficiently sealed statement  containing information regarding planned 
distribution/distribution/sale of Fishery Products to be imported (for companies who own NIB 
that applies API -U). 
• Import Recommendation from Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries . 
 
Required documents to apply Im port Recommendation from Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries:  
 
• NIB. 
• Business Plan for 1 yea r. 
• Letter of risk analysis result in the form of approval for the importation of fishery products other 
than as raw materials and industrial auxiliary materials . 
• Processing Eligibility Certification . 
• The report of fish raw material stock . 
• For applicants, who are going to import bait, shall also attaching (a) the list of name and the 
number of fishing vessels owned by applicants or their partners, followe d by copy of partnership G/LIC/N/3/IDN/11  
 
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  agreement by showing the originals copy; and (b) copy of fishing license of the fishing vessel 
owned by the applicant or his partner.  
 
11. Importers are required to prepare:  
 
(a) Import Declaration . 
(b) Import approval . 
(c) Survey or Report . 
 
12.  No. 
 
13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity of Import Approval depends on the Validity of Import Recommendation.  
 
15.  No. 
 
16.  No. The Import Approval is not transferable.  
 
17.  Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  No. 
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
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